Tuesday, 24th September Systems Engineering Test & Evaluation Conference 2024

A Systems Approach to Procurement of a large Power Transmission Program in Europe

With the emergence of AI, the need for technology ethicists is increasing. As systems engineers, we are trained to look for the emergent properties of systems and technology. We look to capitalise on these emergent properties to develop solutions to the world's biggest problems.

This is all well-intended, but with each technological advancement comes an equally prevalent opportunity for the emergent properties to have negative and counter-productive side effects. This can be anything from unintended consequences through to malicious manipulation and intent.
Technology is advancing at a pace that outstrips humanity's ability to adapt to the change that it presents. We are on the verge of AIs having the capability to develop other AIs, which could turn into a runaway train if appropriate ethical controls are not put in place. Technology (including AI) should be an augmentation of the human experience, not something that challenges our values, existence, and meaning.

With every advancement in technology, Systems Engineers and scientists need to consider not just the positive 'art of the possible' emergent properties, but also the negative question of 'what did I just make possible?'. Ethical questions need to be asked at the early stages. This does not
necessarily mean that the innovation should stop, but that the design process should factor in protection against negative consequences (malicious or unintended) from the outset. Like inclusive design, it is easier to build in these protections during the design process than to try reengineer
later after the horse has bolted.

• International Test & Evaluation Association - Information Session    - Tim Grabert, Malcolm Tutty, Robert (Bill) Bunton and Peter Nikoloff
• A T&E Code of Practice advancing in an emergent digital world - Malcolm Tutty

• Early Evaluation of Environmental Impacts by Coupling Architecture Models with LCA Tools - Stephane Lacrampe
• One Model to Rule them all (?) - Jawahar Bhalla
• Measuring MBSE Model Maturity – A Library-Supported Approach - Matthew Wylie

• Setting up for Successful System Integration in Large Scale Projects - Dave Healing
• Identifying Effective Tools for Risk Management of Complex Systems - Ben Luther
• Complex Project Leadership Competency Standards - Naomi Mathers

• Systems Engineering (SESA) in Rail: benefits, challenges and why we need it - Caroline Crete
• Novel uses of digital engineering tools for Systems Engineering and Assurance processes in infrastructure. - Nikhil Bharadwaj
• Multi-Dimensional Systems Architecture Modelling for Transport and Infrastructure Projects - Daniel Spencer

• Fearless Tailoring: The Art of Knowing When Good Enough is Good Enough - Brayden Donohue and Sanjev Naidu

• Model-based Systems Engineering Methods for Rapid Product Development - Tom Davis
• Exploring the Role of Digital Twins in Advancing SORA Compliance for BVLOS Operations in Australia - Philip Swadling
• STRATA: A Strategic Layers-Based MBSE Modeling Approach for Comprehensive Test & Evaluation Coverage - Brian Selvy
• The Mission Computing Subsystem of the Block 2 Boxer  - James Edge-Williams

• Project Governance, a critical system for Project and Programme Assurance of Infrastructure Investment outcomes. - Edward (Ted) Edward Tooher
• Perspective and Influence and Leverage, Oh My! Leadership for Systems Engineers - David Long
• An Information Management Framework and its Application for Managing a System Engineering Workforce - Jon Hallett
• A Systems Approach & Infrastructure Productivity - Thomas Boxoen

• Leveraging Risk-Based Verification to Optimize Project Outcomes - Danny van Loon
• Cost-Effective Systems Engineering: Exploration of tools for Systems Engineers on a budget. - Parth Thakur
• One drop at a time – implementing a Systems Engineering approach in the water industry - Jenny Lancaster
• Everything you always wanted to know about Standards but where too afraid to ask - Ray Hentzschel

• Industry-Focused MBSE Curriculum: Role-Specific Capabilities to Meet Industry Needs  - Ebrahim Aly
• On the use of modern technology and systems engineering to operationalise theory into practice - Hasan Hüseyin Turan
• Simulation in Vocational Education and Training (VET) – exploring a problematic situation - Elyssebeth Leigh
• Professionalising Mission Engineering in Australia:  A Pilot Micro-Credentials Model - Kumudu Amarawardhana

• Collaborating in the Systems Engineering Ecosystem for Realizing the Systems Engineering Vision 2035 - William D Miller and Stephen Cook

The proposed format is a facilitated Q&A session designed to summarize the Leadership presentations and themes of the day.  All current and prospective leaders and managers should attend this session. Leadership around the use and implementation of emerging technology such as AI into business and everyday life provides some very interesting moral and ethical questions. The intent of this panel is to discuss the pros and cons of emerging technology within a leadership lens, and to hear from three distinguished leaders in their field how they are navigating this challenge.    Speakers include:  Dr Naomi Mathers is Director, Industry Liaison and Member Services at the International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM).  Dr Anne Hellstedt FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer, Chair of the national Engineers Australia College of Leadership and Management Board and a board director of Beyond Zero Emissions Bart van Luling (Co-Owner Dutch Boosting Group). Hosted by Brett Thiele (SESA Technical Director) Rob Scarbro, established Transport Executive and Systems and Engineering Leader with a 30-year proven track record in developing and delivering major projects across the transport, defence, and nuclear industries Brett Thiele, Executive Director - Transport, Utilities & Energy, Board Member of the EA College of Leadership and Management, and a former councilor of the AIPM Queensland chapter.

SESA is now in its 30th year, so what better time to look back on where it all started and how we have grown! SESA officially formed in June 1995, but can trace its origins to an auspicious event held at Canberra Rex Hotel in December 1994. At this venue, 91 engineers and interested parties from around Australia and across all industries came together to discuss the prospect of starting a systems engineering focused society. This fireside chat will explore key moments in SESA’s history and its place in the world.   Speakers include: Hervé Rochecouste (SESA Founder, SESA Inaugural President), Kerry Lunney (SESA Past President, INCOSE Past President, Country Engineering Director / Chief Engineer at Thales Australia), Roger McCowan (SESA Past President/Secretary, SESA Newsletter Editor 1995-1997, 1999-2018), Shaun Wilson (SESA Past President/Deputy President, Founder and CEO at Shoal | Founder and Director of Solarh2e) and other SESA friends. Hosted by Thomas Manley (SESA Technical Director) and Jawahar Bhalla (SESA President)