2026 MBSE Symposium
2026 MBSE Symposium
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The INCOSE Huntsville Regional Chapter (HRC), in collaboration with the NDIA Tennessee Valley Chapter and IEEE Huntsville, proudly announce the 2026 MBSE Symposium, a premier event bringing together industry leaders, engineers, researchers, and decision-makers in digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Scheduled for June 8–10, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, this highly anticipated symposium will explore the evolving methodologies, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of digital transformation across Defense, Space, Aviation, and other complex system domains.
Event Overview
The 2026 MBSE Symposium will feature two full days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, along with expanded exhibitor engagement. Attendees will gain insight into real-world MBSE applications, emerging digital engineering standards, and practical lessons learned from leaders driving transformation within their organizations.
The symposium continues to serve as a collaborative platform connecting government, industry, and academia to advance Model-Based Systems Engineering and the broader digital enterprise.
Highlighted Topics
The 2026 program will explore critical areas including:
- Digital Engineering Transformation Strategies
- Mission Engineering & Modular System Architectures
- Digital Thread Integration & Governance
- SysML v2 Adoption & Advanced Modeling Techniques
- Artificial Intelligence for Systems and Software Engineering (AI4SE)
- Model Credibility, Verification, and Validation
- Cybersecurity in the Digital Engineering Ecosystem
- Workforce Development for the Future of MBSE
Who Should Attend?
The 2026 MBSE Symposium is designed for professionals and students engaged in digital engineering and MBSE, including:
- Digital Engineering Practitioners
- Systems and Software Engineers
- Program Managers and Decision-Makers
- Defense and Aerospace Professionals
- Researchers and Academics
- Students exploring MBSE and digital transformation methodologies
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Speakers
Ed Seidewitz of Chief Technology Officer, Model Driven Solutions, Inc.
Biography:
Ed Seidewitz brings over 40 years of professional experience in systems modeling, architecture, and development across diverse domains including aerospace, finance, acquisition, and healthcare. As Chief Technology Officer at Model Driven Solutions, Inc., he has been a long-standing contributor to systems modeling and semantic technology services.
Sanford Friedenthal of Independent Consultant and Industry Leader in Model-Based Systems Engineering
Biography:
Sanford Friedenthal is an internationally recognized leader in MBSE and serves as an independent consultant advancing systems modeling practices across industry. Formerly a Technical Fellow at Lockheed Martin, he led the effort to enable Model-Based Systems Development (MBSD) and institutionalize advanced engineering practices across the enterprise.