Peace, Love, and Digital Understanding: How system models will bring us all together

Kirsten McCane, Becky Petteys (MathWorks)
Dennis Reed (Navy)
Cristina Valera Munoz (Airbus)
Risa Gorospe (The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory)
Alexandra Beaudouin (Solent, powered by Smart4 Engineering)

Keywords
Digital Transformation;Digital Engineering;Standards;Interoperability;Model-based;Tooling ecosystem;Collaboration;Culture
Abstract
Aerospace and defense organizations are on the brink of a transformative era, where the rapid evolution of technology demands a shift in their approach to developing complex systems. There’s consensus that models are fundamental to digital transformation, but wide variability in the implementation of model-based strategies presents a formidable challenge in defining and attaining this vision. The central role of system models requires that they be easily accessible and transferrable across the system development lifecycle. Embracing this imperative, our expert panel seeks to unravel the complexities of the Digital Engineering (DE) ecosystem to help us reach digital unity.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of:

• Challenges and Transformation: Discover the hurdles faced by AeroDef organizations as they strive to make system models central to their processes and collaboration. From overcoming organizational frictions in multi-group collaboration to redefining work methodologies, we'll delve into the transformative journey ahead.

• Interconnected Teams and Models: Learn how the industry is moving from isolated to interconnected teams and models, driving the rise of methodologies like standards to ensure consensus and interoperability. Understand the evolving nature of collaboration and the tools, infrastructure, and resources needed to support this shift.

Meet Our Diverse Panel: Our panel comprises leaders in various roles, each addressing multiple facets of this paradigm. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in the pursuit of a unified and efficient Digital Engineering ecosystem.