Orlando Chapter

Welcome to the INCOSE-Orlando Chapter!

The mission of the Orlando chapter of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is to drive success in engineering programs for engineering organizations in industry, academia, and government and drive up the capabilities of its professionals including top executives and practicing engineers.

We host monthly presentations offering a topic that supports the goals for acquiring dramatic speed, precision, interoperability, and innovation using systems engineering and other practices.

Our Chapter Presentations are open to the professional community in Central Florida (with RSVP). The event begins with a free buffet dinner as a courtesy to our guests and members followed by one or two presenters who represent local organizations. The goal is to share knowledge, techniques, and success stories to drive improvement in product delivery throughout our community.

Our meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30pm at Rocket Technology HQ, which houses our INCOSE-Orlando office, at 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 232, Orlando, Florida 32826.

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May 2025 Chapter Meeting
      

Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Dinner provided by INCOSE-Orlando Chapter Members
Eventbrite Tickets Required: Click to obtain free ticket   Select Dinner, No Dinner, or On-Line

Location:
One Resource Square/SAIC Building, 13501 Ingenuity Dr., Ste 232, Orlando  (Building Doors Lock at 7pm)
 Go to Rocket Technology, Inc. (2nd Floor, left from elevators, right down the hall)

About this Event:
Dinner and Networking: 5:30
Dinner is provided by the INCOSE Orlando Chapter.

Featured Presentation: 6:30
About the Presentation: This presentation, Future-Ready Systems Engineers: Designing Education for a Changing World, explores how to equip engineers for emerging global challenges. Dr. Szopa begins by examining how well U.S. universities currently teach systems engineering and where gaps remain. She proposes forward-looking strategies to align education with the demands of complexity, sustainability, and digital transformation. The session encourages rethinking curricula to cultivate adaptable, interdisciplinary, and innovation-driven systems engineers.    

About the Presenter: Dr. Anna Szopa is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Central Florida, specializing in innovation, leadership, and systems engineering education. She holds a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management and has taught at universities across the U.S. and Europe. Her research spans inclusive technologies, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary systems design. Dr. Szopa is passionate about preparing future systems engineers to navigate complexity through creativity and responsible innovation.

 

Practical SE Series: 7:30

Networking and Group Discussions: 8:00

 

Orlando Chapter Leadership

PositionName 
PresidentIan Phillips
Vice President/President ElectLuis Gamarra
SecretaryLaura Eckman
TreasurerJudd Cheatwood
Past PresidentJudd Cheatwood
Director at LargeWalter Hammond
Director at LargeLinda Britt
Director at LargeTom Herald
Director at LargeLink Parikh
Contact: Orlando Chapter Leaders
[email protected]

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