Welcome to the 2026 CSU Systems Connect & Mini Conference!
This two-day on-campus event brings together students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners to share research, network, and advance systems thinking.
Date: April 22–23, 2026
Registration deadline: March 15, 2026
Systems often require optimization, integration, and revival – but more than ever, they need renewal. This year’s theme highlights how systems engineering transforms ideas into real-world impact across technical, social, and environmental domains:
Engineering Transformations!
It is optional to submit an abstract for a poster and/or presentation. All CSU Systems Engineering graduate students are encouraged to submit.
There are 30 slots for posters. Oral paper presentations are also available. Please indicate in your submission.
Deadline for submission: March 15, 2026.
Posters will be 24 X 36 in. Here is a template:
Systems Engineering Branded Academic Poster (24in X 36in)
We have two awards! One to earn and one to give. The best project submitted to Systems Connect will receive an award.
Attendees of Systems Connect will be invited to view and vote on the undergraduate E-Days project that best represents Systems Thinking Excellence.
Graduate students: Best Project.
Undergraduate: Systems Thinking Excellence.
Kevin.Fleming@colostate.edu
All times MDT. Locations subject to change.
More details will be filled in as the event approaches.
9:00–9:30 AM
Welcome by Department Head and overview of the agenda.
9:40–10:40 AM
Keynote address.
10:50 AM–12:20 PM
Breakout sessions.
12:30–1:30 PM
Peer networking lunch.
1:40–3:40 PM
Tours: Guided tours of key facilities, labs, and local sites of interest.
Options will be provided.
6:00–8:00 PM
Networking Reception & Dinner: Join faculty, students, alumni, and industry partners. (Powerhouse 104 & Lobby).
9:00–9:30 AM
Welcome & overview (LSC Room 390)
9:40–11:50 AM
E-Days Integration & Graduate Student Presentations.
Panels & talks: LSC 322 ·
Posters: LSC 324.
12:00 AM–1:00 PM
Lunch: Room 390.
1:10–3:50 PM
E-Days Integration & Talks
Visit project displays, attend presentations, and connect with the community. Vote on your favorite SE-related E-Days project!
4:00–5:50 PM
Optional Evening Social (Location TBD).
6:00–8:00 PM
Awards for E-Days Winners:
Systems Engineering presents the award for the “most systems-relevant” senior design project.
