Systems Engineering | Test & Evaluation Conference 2026
Hilton Sydney
27 - 30 April 2026
Adding 'Superpowers' to Systems Engineering
Discover how integrating Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering into Systems Engineering enhances system design, management, and optimisation. The conference showcases advances in system modelling, automation of tasks, test & evaluation, and agile practices, driving the more efficient and resilient delivery of safe, secure, and sustainable systems within tighter timeframes.
This year’s SETE Conference is to be held at the Hilton Sydney from 27-30 April 2026.
Program Overview
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
| AM | Systems Thinking Roundtables | |||
| Morning | Plenary | Plenary | Plenary | |
| Tutorials | Session 1 | Session 4 | Session 7 | |
| PM | Afternoon | Session 2 | Session 5 | Session 8 |
| Tutorials | Session 3 | Session 6 | Plenary | |
| Welcome Reception | Dinner | |||
Why Attend?
Learn from Leaders
Gain insights from international experts and industry pioneers on the latest advances in systems engineering, test & evaluation, modelling & simulation, and engineering management
Stay ahead of the curve
Explore how AI, digital engineering and emerging technologies are transforming the design, delivery and sustainment of complex systems
Build your network
Connect with 250+ professionals across Defence, government, academia, transport, healthcare, and critical industries.
Boost your career
Earn professional recognition, expand your skills, and be part of a community shaping the future of safe, secure, and resilient systems.
Who should attend?
- Industry & Specialist Practitioners
Executives, Consultants, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Chief Engineers, Systems Engineers, Test & Evaluation experts, and Modelling & Simulation professionals shaping today’s most complex projects. - Government, Defence & Critical Sectors
Defence organisations, government agencies, transport representatives, healthcare professionals, and cross-domain practitioners advancing safe, secure, and resilient national capabilities. - Academia & Emerging Talent
Leading academics, researchers, students, and recent graduates who are driving innovation and shaping the future of systems engineering and test & evaluation.
Key Dates
| Early Bird Registrations Open | October 2025 |
| Call for Abstracts/Papers/Tutorials Open | 26 October 2025 |
| Preliminary Program Launched | 15 November 2025 |
| Call for Abstracts/Papers/Tutorials Close | 15 January 2026 |
| Notification to Authors (all submissions) | 5 February 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes | 15 February 2026 |
| Final Paper Due | 2 March 2026 |
| Final Conference Program Launched | 1 April 2026 |
| SETE 2026 Conference | 27 - 30 April 2026 |
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SETE Conference Managers
C/- The Association Specialists
PO Box 576
Crows Nest, NSW 1585
Crows Nest, NSW 1585