The UK 10th Anniversary Autumn Assembly  2004

• A plenary session concentrating on 10 years of INCOSE in the UK.
• An Executive panel session.
• A whole session concentrating on "Risk Management" as requested by members.
• A review of risk in big project procurement.
• Session dedicated to business processes and improvement.
• Requirements development and modelling.
• A V&V Case study of a topical railway application.

Plus

• Presentations from Technical Working Groups.
• Technical Vision 2020 statement.
• UK local groups will be discussing their forthcoming programmes and inviting you to participate.
• Our Annual General Meeting.

Not forgetting the opportunity to celebrate an historic view point for Systems Engineering in the UK as we explore systems in two eras of great historical importance . . . The development of the railways and the Battle of Britain - at our tenth anniversary dinner (see separate leaflet inside).

The dinner is being held at STEAM the museum of the Great Western Railway a unique and award winning venue. STEAM is housed in a stunning Grade II listed building in the heart of the former Swindon Railway works, and tells the story of one of the world’s greatest transport networks.

Displays include world famous steam locomotives, many hands-on exhibits and GWR memorabilia.

It is not necessary to be attending the Autumn Assembly to attend the dinner—but why not?

The Autumn Assembly is a two day conference of informal presentations by members on current SE hot topics. It is being held at the Swindon Marriott hotel approximately 3 miles from STEAM.

Depending upon requirements transport may be provided between the two before and after the dinner. There are hotels nearer to STEAM if you are just coming for the dinner.

To reserve your place at this  event please use the reservation form contained within the Autumn Assembly brochure or forward your cheque ( payable to INCOSE) for £40 (inc VAT) to Support Shop Ltd, 55 Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1BB. All on a first come first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment.                            

• Marvel at the skill dedication and pride of generations of workers.
• Isambard Kingdom Brunel the engineering genius behind the GWR.
• Take your cocktails in the buffet car of the thirties.
• Network on a platform from the steam era

In addition we  are very pleased to announce that the After Dinner presentation will be delivered by the  renowned author and TV personality Mr Stephen Bungay.

Stephen  is a renowned speaker and unrivalled authority on the Battle of Britain and his presentation provides food for thought for all  systems engineers.

'The Battle of Britain was one of the most important military encounters of the twentieth century and the first fought entirely in the air.  It is usually portrayed as a 'near-run thing', won by the prowess of a handful of young RAF pilots.  Stephen Bungay challenges this view, arguing that the outcome was largely determined by superior leadership before as well as during the Battle.  He describes and assesses the 'Dowding system', the world's first intranet, which gave Britain in 1940 the most formidable air defence system in the world.'