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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T123000Z
DTEND:20260826T130000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Check In and Continental Breakfast
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T130000Z
DTEND:20260826T130500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome and Opening Comments
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CATEGORIES:OPENING/CLOSING REMARKS
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T130500Z
DTEND:20260826T134500Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Presentation
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CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://mbse2026.sched.com/event/0e94c348736d5ddf641c31db30623744
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T134500Z
DTEND:20260826T141500Z
SUMMARY:Connecting Requirements to Test Execution with MBSE and MBT
DESCRIPTION:Model-Based Testing (MBT) techniques offer a promising approach to improve the efficiency\, coverage\, and traceability of end-to-end (E2E) testing in complex systems\, particularly when integrated within a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) architecture. MBT allows programs to improve test coverage and reuse test artifacts while reducing overall costs. However\, there are challenges programs face when implementing MBT which can include tools\, environments\, training\, and culture. Implementation of MBT can be as simple as automating regression tests\, or as complex as developing a system model and having traceability through test execution and data collection. The degree of implementation depends on the stage of development the program is in. An example of how to use MBT for a new program will be discussed showing how it can address challenges and achieve the stated benefits.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://mbse2026.sched.com/event/f2e0789bfd868d7a33ae500480e210e3
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T141500Z
DTEND:20260826T143000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Break
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://mbse2026.sched.com/event/264b7cf8463705a788a2c2cf1fca2aa6
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T143000Z
DTEND:20260826T150000Z
SUMMARY:Applying MBSE Across the Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is more than the adoption of new tools or the creation of diagrams or application of a specific language\, like SysML. It represents a fundamental shift in how we approach the entire system/project lifecycles\, from start to finish. As modern systems become more interconnected\, traditional engineering methods struggle to keep pace. MBSE offers a model-based alternative that improves communication\, and decision-making while supporting traceability across all lifecycle phases—through the concept of operations (CONOPS) and requirements definition to integration\, verification\, validation\, and sustainment. However\, the journey from MBSE theory to effective practice is not automatic. Organizations face real challenges in aligning stakeholders\, integrating with legacy processes and tools\, and achieving consistent\, lifecycle-wide adoption. Successful implementation demands more than technology. It often requires cultural\, organizational\, and procedural transformation. This paper reflects on lessons learned from real-world experience embracing MBSE across projects using the Lifecycle Modeling Language (LML) and Innoslate platform\, emphasizing the importance of embedding MBSE into established systems engineering processes\, improving stakeholder communication\, and addressing challenges such as interoperability and model reuse in enterprise environments.\n\nOne of the most critical lessons in MBSE adoption is the importance of applying modeling practices consistently across the entire system lifecycle. The term MBSE has at times been strictly tokened as “modeling” where in reality it requires alignment with multiple established processes. When models are developed in isolation or used only as documentation artifacts\, the value of MBSE is lost. Instead\, teams must integrate MBSE throughout all phases\, from operational need definition and CONOPS\, through requirements engineering\, architecture development\, and to verification\, validation\, and maintenance. This full lifecycle approach ensures that system behavior\, structure\, and intent are traceable\, testable\, and continuously validated against stakeholder needs and are communicated with stakeholders more efficiently.\n\nMBSE’s real value emerges when it helps people\, not just systems\, work better together. Decision-makers\, program managers\, and non-technical stakeholders often struggle to interpret traditional engineering artifacts\, most notably UML/SysML models. Lessons from projects show that successful MBSE implementations prioritize stakeholder engagement from the outset\, tailoring model views and reports to the needs of each audience and fostering collaboration throughout the development lifecycle. LML provides a shared digital language that improves communication across roles and disciplines and achieve that by following a uniform full lifecycle approach implemented in Innoslate.\n\nWhile the vision of a connected digital engineering ecosystem continues to advance\, interoperability remains one of the most persistent obstacles to effective MBSE adoption. Engineering teams often work in silos\, relying on specialized tools\, legacy infrastructure\, and disconnected data sources. This fragmentation highlights the need for flexible platforms and standards-based integration approaches that support model reuse\, extension\, and collaboration across domains. In our experience\, addressing interoperability goes beyond technical integration. It requires enterprise commitment\, ontology alignment\, and intentional lifecycle planning\, which can all be difficult to manage given the restrictions and bureaucracies within industry. All-in-one platforms like Innoslate can help bridge these gaps by unifying modeling\, requirements\, testing\, and analysis within a single environment\, making the digital thread more accessible and sustainable across the system lifecycle.\n\nMBSE adoption is not a one-size-fits-all journey\, nor is it solely about adopting new technologies—it is about transforming how we engineer\, communicate\, and manage complexity across the system lifecycle. By adopting a full lifecycle mindset and leveraging platforms like Innoslate and languages like LML\, organizations can move beyond theoretical benefits to realize tangible improvements in design quality\, decision-making\, and stakeholder alignment.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T150000Z
DTEND:20260826T153000Z
SUMMARY:MBSE in Preliminary Architectural Analysis
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CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T153000Z
DTEND:20260826T160000Z
SUMMARY:Strategic MBSE Implementation: A Data-Drive Framework for DoD Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Model-Based Systems Engineering implementation faces significant challenges\, with 71% of DoD acquisition programs experiencing substantial delays and adoption barriers. This presentation examines evidence-based consulting frameworks that drive successful MBSE integration across defense and enterprise systems domains\, synthesizing findings from 128 studies examining MBSE applications in complex systems environments and multiple real-world DoD implementation case studies.\nResearch demonstrates that structured consulting methodologies achieve 78% higher implementation success rates compared to ad-hoc approaches\, with organizations reaching operational stability 43.8% faster. Analysis of DoD acquisition implementations reveals a 26.4% improvement in requirements traceability\, 2.8-month reduction in design validation timelines\, and 49% faster system integration when properly deployed. In enterprise architecture settings\, MBSE frameworks generate 33.7% higher stakeholder alignment scores\, while programmatic risk modeling delivers 67.2% earlier risk identification and $8.3 million in annual cost avoidance for defense programs.\nThe presentation introduces a comprehensive four-phase strategic framework addressing model governance with 72% higher engineer acceptance rates\, organizational readiness evaluation reducing implementation disruptions by 69%\, structured deployment methodologies decreasing critical modeling incidents by 64%\, and outcomes measurement systems achieving 54% higher performance improvements. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful implementations across acquisition programs achieving 192% requirements clarity gains\, enterprise-wide MBSE adoption with 95.8% model consistency rates\, and defense networks delivering 38.5% improved system assurance. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating DoD acquisition processes\, managing model complexity\, and ensuring sustainable MBSE adoption in mission-critical environments while addressing cybersecurity architecture and risk modeling challenges.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T160000Z
DTEND:20260826T170000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T170000Z
DTEND:20260826T173000Z
SUMMARY:Best Practics and Lessons Learned from the Digital Transformation at General Dynamics Mission Systems
DESCRIPTION:This whitepaper explores the transformative journey of adopting digital engineering within General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS). The focus is on best practices and lessons learned from various project startups over a three-year period. Key areas include the transition from traditional document-based methods to model-based digital engineering\, the importance of collaboration\, and the necessity of strategic\, long-term planning. The paper aims to guide teams in embracing digital engineering to enhance efficiency\, reduce errors\, and maintain a competitive edge.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T173000Z
DTEND:20260826T180000Z
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Controls for MBSE Models to Support Authorization to Operate
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CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T180000Z
DTEND:20260826T183000Z
SUMMARY:Proactive Architectural Analysis of Cybersecurity Threats
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CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T183000Z
DTEND:20260826T190000Z
SUMMARY:Afternoon Break
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T190000Z
DTEND:20260826T193000Z
SUMMARY:Model-Based Systems Engineering for Resilient Distributed Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:As healthcare systems become increasingly distributed and digital\, the need for robust\, interoperable\, and secure architectures has never been greater. With global healthcare IT spending projected to reach $397 billion by 2025\, healthcare organizations are under mounting pressure to modernize infrastructure while navigating complex integration and regulatory challenges. This presentation explores how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) can play a pivotal role in designing\, analyzing\, and optimizing resilient distributed healthcare systems.\n\nOur research reveals that 67% of healthcare providers face data interoperability challenges and 78% struggle with integrating heterogeneous systems\, leading to inefficiencies and risks. Leveraging MBSE principles\, we compare architectural paradigms such as Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA)\, which improve maintainability by 43%\, and microservices\, which increase deployment frequency and scalability by 61%.\n\nWe further examine the integration of emerging technologies—including edge computing\, IoT\, and AI—within MBSE frameworks. These technologies have demonstrated quantifiable benefits: reducing data latency by 76%\, improving remote monitoring accuracy by 54%\, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy by 37%. Case studies from healthcare systems across three continents illustrate how MBSE-driven designs can reduce operational costs by 31% and enhance patient outcomes by 28%.\n\nFinally\, we present a systems-engineering roadmap for resilient healthcare transformation\, emphasizing hybrid cloud-edge architectures and blockchain-based data governance. Our proposed framework reduces integration complexity by 47% and enhances system resilience during critical load periods by 83%. This talk highlights how MBSE methodologies can align technology innovation with healthcare delivery goals—ensuring scalable\, secure\, and patient-centric care systems.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T193000Z
DTEND:20260826T200000Z
SUMMARY:Model-Based Contracts and Argumentations for Assuring Safety-Critical Systems
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CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://mbse2026.sched.com/event/a1cba55e38d75fe84247001f1ff26f1b
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DTSTAMP:20260706T092147Z
DTSTART:20260826T200000Z
DTEND:20260826T201500Z
SUMMARY:Wrap Up and Closing Comments
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CATEGORIES:OPENING/CLOSING REMARKS
LOCATION:Cooperative Plaza Conference Center\, Arlington VA\, Arlington\, Virginia\, USA
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