INCOSE UK Spring Conference 2007
 16-18^th April 2007 at the Swindon Marriott

The Future of Systems Engineering

Is Systems Engineering evolving to meet its new challenges?

The annual INCOSE UK Spring Conference is the essential event for all those interested in or actively practising Systems Engineering. This three-day conference at the Swindon Marriott Hotel features tutorials, presentations, discussions, exhibits, demonstrations and social events. It offers a unique experience to sample some of the world class Systems Engineering expertise available in the UK.

Conference Highlights include:

• A selection of world class tutorials
• 16 excellent papers covering a range of topics
• The Contribution of Systems Engineering Practice to Systems Engineering Value – a participative experiment
• Ice Breaker Reception and Conference Dinner
• Exhibition featuring a range of tools and methods
• The chance to contribute, network and discuss topical issues

Please note: The 2-day conference is now Sold Out. There are still a few places on some of the tutorials.

The Flyer , Brochure . and Registration Form (Word) are available for download.

Programme

Changes to the Published Programme:

While INCOSE will make every effort to provide the programme as advertised, it may become necessary for reasons beyond our control to make changes to speakers and / or to the timing and content of the programme. INCOSE will not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates in relation to such changes. Any changes will be advised here.

Welcome to Spring Conference 2007!

Where is Systems Engineering going? What value is it adding to our communities and society – how is it helping to resolve the complex issues facing us today? As we all appreciate, our world is joining up and the problems we are being asked to solve reflect an increasingly technological environment where the societal issues are less well posed and  understood. Technology does not hold all the answers and it will be the way in which we as people, organisations and communities respond and react that will determine how well we cope with these changes and harness the solution opportunities.

This year our Spring Conference examines the role and future of Systems Engineering as a discipline to support society in this changing environment. How will Systems Engineering evolve to meet this challenge? Our speakers, tutorials and exhibitions bring a broad church of experience, domain and application together to address these issues, enabling an informed debate on the overall Systems Engineering Vision, its tools, methods and management techniques. This event also includes the first element of a new UK initiative to establish the value of Systems Engineering. Professor Philip M’Pherson will engage our conference delegates in identifying and assessing the key attributes of Systems Engineering. I look forward to welcoming you all to the Conference, to discussing the issues arising and to participating in what will be the premier 2007 UK Systems Engineering Conference.

Andrew Daw
President
INCOSE UK Chapter

Exhibits

The following organisations will be exhibiting during the Conference. The exhibition will be open between 10:00 and 18:00 on Tuesday 17th April, and between 08:00 and 16:00 on Wednesday 18th April. Please note there is no availability for further exhibitors as we are full –Sold Out!

Social Events

In INCOSE Symposium tradition, the INCOSE UK President Andrew Daw invites everyone attending the event to join him for drinks in the hotel on the evening of Monday 16th April between 6pm and 7.30. Members of the INCOSE UK Board and officers, members of the UK Advisory Board, and event organisers will be there to answer any of your questions or just pass the time of day before dinner. Relax after a hard day in your tutorial or get into the mood for Tuesday’s presentations. Dinner is not included in the package for this evening but may we recommend that you make a reservation in the hotel restaurant on arrival.

We will also be hosting a Conference Dinner on the evening of Tuesday 17th April, 19:30 for 20:00. The Conference Dinner can be booked using the Conference Registration form at the back of this brochure.

Membership

The event is open to all subject to you becoming an INCOSE member before entry if you are not an existing member. Prices for non-members are shown separately -see registration form inside. A membership form will be sent to you automatically upon receipt of your registration –or you can download one from the website and forward with your registration. Otherwise please complete and present to the registration desk on arrival. A full years membership fee is included in the nonmember fees shown.

Booking - please book early!

Download the Registration Form (Word)  or use the form within the Brochure to book tutorials, conference and dinner by 4th April. Bookings may be accepted after this subject to availability and INCOSE discretion. No more than 6 of the tutorials offered will be run and the decision on which will be made based upon input received by 4th April.

Prices

Prices are very competitive whether you are coming for one or two or even more so if you are staying for all 3 days.

Standard INCOSE member prices are:

• Tutorials £250;
• The main conference is £300 for 1 day; £450 for 2 days (including conference dinner) or £600 for all three days (also including conference dinner).
• Additional tickets for the conference dinner are £35.

Non-members are charged an additional £70 which provides the benefits of INCOSE membership for a whole year. Student rates are available. Full price details are on the Registration Form (Word).

Included in the Price

A buffet lunch is provided on each day from 12:30. Generous supplies of tea / coffee / biscuits will be available during registration periods, and during the scheduled refreshment breaks at 10:30 and 15:00 on each day.

The Systems Engineering Value workshop on Tuesday 17th April and the possible repeat on Wednesday 18th April are included in the price. An event handbook containing full event details will be posted to all registered by 10th April.

Method of Payment

Payment is to be made in UK pounds in full without any deductions. Crossed cheques should be made payable to INCOSE UK and sent with the registration form. If using a company cheque please write the delegate name on the reverse. Alternatively payment may be made by bank transfer to Lloyd’s TSB, 48 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 4QG Sort Code 30 95 41 Account number 067 9247. Invoices and receipts will be issued if required.

We are unable to accept credit card payment

Cancellations

Provided Support Shop receives notice in writing by the 10th April there will be no charge. After this date an administration charge of £100 will be due. If no cancellation in writing is received by Thursday 12th April the full price will be payable. Substitutions from the same organisation may be made in writing provided they are received by 12th April.

Venue

The conference is being held in the Swindon Marriott Hotel which is pleasantly situated amidst mature wood lands just to the south of Swindon town centre. It is close to Junction 15 of the M4 motorway giving easy access from London and the West. The hotel boasts a cosmopolitan restaurant offering Mediterranean style cuisine and a casual Café Bar featuring European food. The leisure club includes heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym, health and beauty studio and more. Phone 0870 400 7281 or 01793 512 121.

Interesting things to see in the area include the Cotswolds, GWR Designer outlet village, Steam museum, Bowood House, and Longleat. Nearest major airport is Bristol.

Accommodation

Our prices do not include accommodation but we have reserved as many rooms as the hotel would allow at an event rate of £80 B&B for Sunday night and £112 for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday for single occupancy. Please book accommodation direct with the hotel. Unless you have advantageous corporate rates with the Marriott chain please mention INCOSE when booking. To obtain a room at these rates you are advised to book early. Ring 0870 400 7281

Contact us

For information on your registration call Support Shop on 01344 485111 or Email bookings@workcentres.com

For other questions email john.mead@incose.org

All information contained on this web site is believed to be correct. INCOSE accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred due to changes to programme beyond our control. We will endeavour to advise of any changes on this website as soon as they become available.

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