Join us to gain practical insights from seasoned MBSE adopters, discover innovative solutions to common challenges, and shape the future of systems engineering in an increasingly complex world.

As software-enabled systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, traditional engineering approaches struggle to keep pace. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) offers a powerful solution, promising improved communication, enhanced productivity, and higher-quality designs. However, transitioning from theory to successful MBSE adoption presents unique challenges for organizations embracing a digital-first engineering world.

This conference provides practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders a platform to bridge the gap between MBSE theory and its real-world practice. Explore critical topics such as incorporating MBSE into Agile processes, improving traditional System Engineering and Enterprise Architecture design quality with MBSE, leveraging MBSE to enhance cybersecurity, and addressing the organizational challenges of MBSE adoption.

Please submit your abstract by July 11, 2025.

List of Topics

• Using MBSE in DoD Acquisition, modeling programmatic and security risks
• Using MBSE in Testing and Evaluation
• DoD mission support for enterprise and/or tactical networks with MBSE
• MBSE adoption, lessons learned
• Model governance
• Modeling enterprise/business/reference architecture
• Modeling architectural patterns
• Incorporating MBSE into DevSecOps
• Blending MBSE and Agile Processes
• Anti-patterns in MBSE modeling
• MBSE and Digital Engineering convergence: digital environments, governance
• Gaps in modeling tools and digital environments, languages
• Visualization of model information
• Supporting cybersecurity with MBSE (Zero Trust, cyber threat modeling, cybersecurity architecture and analysis)
• Assuring Cyber-Physical Systems using models (hazard and risk analyses, analyses techniques, model-supported argumentation for certification)

Location

The Cooperative Plaza Conference Center is located just off the main lobby of the NRECA building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, VA.

Within walking distance is Ballston Quarter which provides a variety of dining options as well as interesting recreational opportunities.

Lodging

To access discounted rates with nearby hotels, all within walking distance of the conference center, see Arlington Travel Information

Parking Garage

1 hour - $6
Daily max - $12
Early bird, in by 9am - $8

• Enter at 802 North Taylor Street, Arlington VA 22203
• Park
• Scan one of the QR codes in the garage to begin the quick and easy sign-up process

Once you add your phone number, license plate and payment method, you’re all set! No need to repeat the registration process on future visits.

Metro

Ballston-MU station 4230
Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22201
Silver and Orange Lines
0.2 mile to SEI offices - 4301 Wilson Blvd, 2nd floor

• Take the escalator up to street level (corner of N. Fairfax Drive and Stuart Street)
• Turn right toward Stuart St.
• Cross over Stuart St, walking one block
• Cross over N. Taylor St and turn left

Our suite is located in The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) building on the corner of N. Taylor St and Wilson Blvd. Upon entering the lobby, take the elevators up to the 2nd floor - suite #200.

If going to the 4401 Wilson Blvd. building, continue through the lobby, past the elevators to the other exit. Continue outside under the short covered walkway to the next building and take the elevators up to the 10th floor – suite #1000.