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The First Regional Symposium in Engineering Management for Cybersecurity

"Transforming Engineering Management for a Cyber-Threat Driven World"


March 7th, 2026

at the

Mitchell Park Community Center

El Paso West Room, Palo Alto, California


REGISTER AT: https://asem.org/event-6404558/Registration

Description:

The goal of this symposium is to foster collaboration between industry and academia, bringing together leaders, industry professionals, researchers, and students to explore how engineering management principles are shaping modern cybersecurity initiatives. The event features high profile speakers from industry and academia. Participants will gain insights into how organizations are managing complex cyber programs, discover emerging research aligned with industry priorities, and discuss the evolving skill sets engineering management graduates need to thrive in today’s threat-driven environment.

Who Should Attend:

Registration is open to industry professionals, academic leaders, researchers, and students interested in the intersection of engineering management, leadership, and cybersecurity.

The program will be made available at a later date. As seating is limited, we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience to reserve your spot.

Early Bird Registration (ends on December 31, 2025):

  • $100 for industry professionals
  • $75 for academic professionals and students who register with .edu email addresses

Regular Registration is $150, after December 31, 2025.

Venue Info: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Community-Centers/MPCC

REGISTER AT: https://asem.org/event-6404558/Registration


PAST REGIONAL EVENT 


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This event will feature prominent speakers from leading space and defense organizations in the Southeast region and beyond, including:

Col. Rob Fabian

COO, Vaya Space

Danley Tommasini

Director of Programs, L3 Harris / Aerojet Rocketdyne

Dr. Carl Ise, CPEM

Formulation Manager, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center

Dr. Greg Praino

Principal Systems Engineer, Sierra Space

Zach Sears

System Engineer, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

Twila Johnson

Talent Acquisition Manager, Kratos Defense

Col. Mark Stephen

Strategic Technology Development, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Shawn Brougham

Vice President of Engineering at Altec & ASEM Secretary

Dr. Patricia Anzalone

Anchor Speaker, Professor of Instruction and MSEM Program Director, University of South Florida; ASEM Professional Society Outreach Director

Dr. Yesim Sireli

Anchor Speaker, Founder and Chair - ASEM Industry Advisory Board; Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The goal of this meeting is to facilitate networking between regional industry and academia to address how engineering management is utilized in space and defense projects of the participating companies; up-to-date research areas the industry is interested in; and skills engineering management graduates must be equipped with to meet industry needs. The event also features promotional tables by industry and academic institutions. Registration is open to related industry professionals, academic professionals, researchers and students.

Program:

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: Continental breakfast provided
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Speaking sessions with a networking break
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Buffet lunch provided
  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Speaking sessions
  • 3:00 – 4:30: Networking social with drinks and snacks

Event Venue, Lodging and Attractions:

The event will be held in the Space Coast Convention Center, adjacent to Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 301 Tucker Ln, Cocoa, FL 32926. 

The venue is located within 30 minutes to the Orlando International Airport; 20 minutes to the Kennedy Space Center; and 25 minutes to the Cocoa Beach Pier.

10 rooms have been blocked for the event at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

For reservations, call 1-888-465-4329 or Hotel front desk 1-321-635-9975. Use code “KRD” for discounted room prices:

  • Standard room: $194.95 + tax
  • Suite: $204.95 + tax

We also offer discounted prices for entry to the Kennedy Space Center the next day on February 25th, 2025, 9 am to 5 pm:

  • $70.50 for adults
  • $60.50 for children ages 3 to 11

Please check the related box to add the discounted price to your registration fee on the registration page.

Conference Registration is open at https://asem.org/event-5978419

  • Early Bird (before January 12th): $75 per attendee
  • Regular (January 12th – February 3rd): $100 per attendee


The conference registration will include the following meals on February 24th, 2025:

  • Breakfast with coffee and pastries
  • Lunch buffet
  • Networking social with drinks and snacks



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