NEWS 12 October 2026

National Systems Engineering Event Calendar

A single overview of the major Systems Engineering events in the Netherlands


A coordinated national event calendar

Systems Engineering (SE) is playing an increasingly important role in the Dutch high-tech manufacturing industry. The growing complexity of high-tech systems calls for greater collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professionalisation within the field. As a result, the number of events, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing sessions related to SE is also increasing.

To better support professionals, companies, and knowledge institutions, the leading Dutch organisations in the field of SE have joined forces. Together, they are working on a single, jointly coordinated event programme for the Netherlands, aligning themes, target audiences, speakers, and scheduling.

This calendar makes it easier to find relevant SE events and shows how the various gatherings complement one another within a joint programme.

Collaboration between the key SE organisations

The national SE event calendar is a joint initiative of High Tech Institute, MikroCentrum, INCOSE-NL, TNO-ESI, Casimir Institute, NXTGEN Hightech, Brainport Development, DSPE, and Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

Together, these organisations form a leading Dutch network for SE knowledge sharing, professionalisation, and community building. Their collaboration contributes to greater cohesion, higher content quality, and a stronger Systems Engineering ecosystem in the Netherlands.

The joint calendar provides a coherent range of events, from strategic meetings for executives and managers to in-depth conferences for systems engineers, researchers, and architects. In this way, the events complement one another in terms of content and create a continuous learning pathway for the SE community throughout the year.

Overview of Systems Engineering events

A concise overview of relevant Systems Engineering events, including target audience, sectors, focus, format, and organising party.

EventDateLocationTarget audience / SectorsFocusFormatOrganiser
Systems Workforce Summit27-28 OctoberOude Kerk, DelftC-level executives, managers, systems engineers, and policymakers. Sectors: high-tech, defence, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure.Systems management and putting the importance of engineering capacity for complex systems on the global agenda.Keynotes, thematic pitches, panel discussions, and networking.Systems Workforce Summit Information
NXTGEN Hightech Conference29 October 2026Fokker Terminal, The HagueOEMs, suppliers, and innovators. Sector: high-tech industry.Innovation capacity, collaboration, and system complexity.Keynotes, interactive workshops, and current Systems Engineering themes.NXTGEN Hightech Information
Dutch Systems Engineering Days12-13 November 2026Van der Valk Eindhoven – BestSystems engineers, architects, R&D professionals, and consultants. Sectors: high-tech, defence, infrastructure, and energy.Innovation, complex systems, and strengthening the SE community based on INCOSE’s globally applied SE methodology.Keynotes, workshops, and cross-sector contributions.INCOSE Information
Systems Engineering Conference16 November 2026Evoluon, Eindhoven(Systems) engineers, architects, and students, with additional focus on SMEs. Sector: high-tech development.Practical application of Systems Engineering in machine development.Expert sessions, interactive workshops, and practical case studies.Dutch Precision Week organisation Information
Bits & Chips26 November 2026Van der Valk Eindhoven – BestManagers, architects, and software engineers. Sectors: high-tech, machine building, civil engineering, offshore, and infrastructure.Software systems architecture and hardware integration challenges.Parallel tracks featuring practical cases, trends, and an embedded/software focus.High Tech Institute Information
ESI Symposium13 April 2027Parktheater, EindhovenSE professionals, managers, and innovators. Sectors: high-tech, energy, defence, and infrastructure.System-level design beyond individual machines. Innovation in engineering and managing system complexity.Keynotes, innovation marketplace, parallel sessions, and mentoring.TNO-ESI Information
Systems Engineering SymposiumTo be determinedTo be determinedResearchers and professionals. Sectors: complex systems and interdisciplinary design.Systems thinking, design, and collaboration, particularly in research.In-depth discussions and inspiring keynotes.Casimir Institute Information

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