INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter
The premier systems engineering professional society serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Educating, promoting, and connecting SE professionals.
Spotlight
Seminars & Workshops
Hands-on training to build practical systems engineering skills. Don't miss our featured workshop.
AI for Systems Engineering
Hands-on AI skills for engineers, project and product managers, and the AI curious
July 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT · Live Online via Zoom
- Frame engineering problems and guide AI to useful answers.
- Validate and author system requirements with AI support.
- Create and evaluate alternative solution architectures.
- Spot AI limitations and risks, and keep responsibility clear.
Facilitator
John Fitch
Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), INCOSE
$60 starting / Early Bird
Earn 8 PDUs toward INCOSE SEP
Seats are limited and Early Bird pricing is capped at the first 10 registrants.
About Our Chapter
The INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter was officially accepted into INCOSE at the International Workshop on February 7, 2010. We serve as the premier systems engineering professional and social society across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
We welcome all INCOSE members and would-be members interested in joining. Our chapter name is not intended to convey boundaries on membership — you do not need to be an INCOSE member to participate in our events and join our mailing list.
The Chicagoland Chapter has received multiple INCOSE Chapter Circle Awards recognizing our efforts and contributions to the systems engineering community.
Our Mission & Goals
We believe that systems engineering principles and practices offer the best solution for organizations competing in today's global marketplace, and that the proper application of SE can directly contribute to the betterment of our region.
Educate
Improve the systems engineering work environment by educating business leaders and corporate management regarding the business case and key success factors for SE projects.
Promote
Promote the benefits of systems engineering and INCOSE while establishing liaisons and synergistic partnerships with key institutions, organizations, and individuals.
Connect
Meet monthly at multiple locations across our geographic area with webcasted technical meetings for members who cannot attend in person.
Chapter Leadership
Our Board of Directors guides the chapter's mission to educate, promote, and connect systems engineering professionals across the Chicagoland area.
Dale Brown
President
As President, Dale Brown leads the chapter's Board of Directors and oversees its mission to educate, promote, and connect systems engineering professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Liberato Garced-Torres
Vice-President
As Vice-President, Liberato Garced-Torres supports the chapter's leadership and helps guide programs, partnerships, and member engagement across the Chicagoland area.
Mike Gut
Secretary
As Secretary, Mike Gut maintains the chapter's records and communications, keeping members informed and chapter operations running smoothly.
Bob Parro
Director At-Large
As a Director At-Large, Bob Parro contributes to chapter governance and helps shape programming and outreach for the regional systems engineering community.
Randy Iliff
Director At-Large
As a Director At-Large, Randy Iliff contributes to chapter governance and supports initiatives that advance systems engineering practice across the region.
Gary Oswald
Program Chair
As Program Chair, Gary Oswald curates the chapter's monthly technical meetings, recruiting speakers and shaping the program calendar for members.
Meetings & Events
We meet monthly, normally the third Thursday of each month, at multiple locations across our geographic area. All technical meetings are also webcasted for remote attendees.
Next Chapter Meeting
Risk Management for Medical Devices
June 25, 2026 • 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM CT
Mike Gut — Past Chapter President, INCOSE Chicagoland
Recordings & Publications
Access past meeting recordings, presentations, and chapter publications on INCOSE Connect — the collaboration platform for INCOSE members.
INCOSE Connect
Our chapter maintains a library of recorded presentations, meeting materials, and publications on the Chicagoland Chapter page within INCOSE Connect. Browse past topics and catch up on sessions you may have missed.
- Past meeting recordings
- Presentation slides and materials
- Chapter publications and newsletters
INCOSE membership required for full access to recordings and documents.
Get Involved
Whether you're an experienced systems engineer or just exploring the field, we'd love to have you. You don't need to be an INCOSE member to attend our events or join our mailing list.
Partner Organizations
We build strong relationships with professional societies and organizations across the Chicagoland area to advance systems engineering together.