Engineering the Future

Engineering the Future Webinars

• Career Paths in Systems and Digital Engineering

  Thursday, September 10, 2026  |  12:00 PM ET  |  1 Hour

  As organizations tackle increasingly complex systems, the demand for systems engineers and digital engineers continues to grow. But career paths in these disciplines often look very different from those in traditional engineering fields.
  
  Join Courtney Wright and special guest Nicole Hutchison, Ph.D., CSEP, Research Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and Editor in Chief of the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK), for a discussion on how systems engineering careers are evolving, what opportunities exist for aspiring professionals, and how engineers can position themselves for long-term success.

   

  Key Takeaways

  • How systems and digital engineering career paths differ from traditional engineering disciplines

  • Emerging roles and opportunities in modern engineering organizations

  • Skills and experiences that support advancement into leadership and technical specialist roles

  • Insights into the growing demand for systems-thinking professionals

  • Live Q&A with Courtney and Nicole

   

  Who Should Attend
  Systems engineers, digital engineers, engineering managers, early-career engineers, students, educators, and professionals considering a transition into systems engineering.

  

• Preparing Tomorrow’s Systems Engineers

  Thursday, October 15, 2026  |  12:00 PM ET  |  1 Hour

  As technology advances and engineering challenges become increasingly interconnected, educators and industry leaders must work together to prepare the next generation of systems engineers.
  
  Join Courtney Wright and special guest Joseph Parker, President and CEO of iN2STEM Solutions, Inc., as they discuss evolving employer expectations, the competencies students are developing today, and how systems engineering education is adapting to meet future workforce needs.

   

  Key Takeaways

  • What systems engineering students are learning today

  • Skills employers are seeking in the next-generation workforce

  • The growing importance of interdisciplinary thinking and systems perspectives

  • How education programs are adapting to emerging technologies and digital transformation

  • Live Q&A with Courtney and Joseph

   

  Who Should Attend

  Systems engineers, engineering managers, educators, academic leaders, workforce development professionals, students, recent graduates, and organizations invested in developing future engineering talent.

  

• Do Systems Engineers Need to Know SysML?

  Thursday, November 5, 2026  |  12:00 PM ET  |  1 Hour

  Modeling has become central to many systems engineering conversations. But does every systems engineer need to be proficient in SysML, or any modeling language at all?
  
  Join Courtney Wright and special guest David Long, DSc, ESEP, President of Blue Holon, Inc., as they challenge common assumptions about modeling expertise, examine the role models play in engineering decision-making, and discuss which competencies truly matter for successful systems engineers.

   

  Key Takeaways

  • The distinction between understanding models and creating models

  • When SysML knowledge is valuable, and when it may not be necessary

  • The broader skills systems engineers need to succeed across disciplines and organizations

  • How teams can leverage modeling without requiring every engineer to become a modeling expert

  • Live Q&A with Courtney and David

   

  Who Should Attend

  Systems engineers, MBSE practitioners, engineering managers, technical leads, program managers, and organizations evaluating modeling adoption and workforce development.