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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.

SETE is the premier conference for the Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) and the Southern Cross Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA), extending in 2026 to include Simulation Australasia (SimAust) as a collaborative partner. SETE is a transdisciplinary forum for participants to extend networks, share current and future best practices in the engineering of complex capabilities, and learn from leading practitioners and academics across practices and domains/industry sectors.

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?

SETE 2026 will bring together a powerful mix of leaders, innovators, and emerging talent from across sectors:

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	September 2025
Call for Abstracts Open	26 September 2025
Preliminary Program Launched	15 October 2025
Call for Abstracts Close	30 November 2025
Notification to Authors (all submissions)	15 January 2026
Early Bird Registration Closes	15 February 2026
Full Paper Due for Peer Review	2 March 2026
Final Conference Program Launched	1 April 2026
SETE 2026 Conference	27 - 30 April 2026

As Australia’s national body for engineering, Engineers Australia encourages robust discussion and debate about engineering issues facing Australia and the world. Engineers Australia involvement, sponsorship, organisation or promotion of an event should not be taken as endorsement or support by Engineers Australia of any views or opinions expressed or information provided, or an indication that Engineers Australia opposes or disagrees with any contrary views or opinions.

SETE Conference Managers

C/- The Association Specialists

PO Box 576
Crows Nest, NSW 1585

P: +61 2 9431 8600
E: sete@theassociationspecialists.com.au
W: www.sesa.org.au