Formal launch event takes place in London
The event was the culmination of the transition to IfSE from INCOSE UK.
On 17 February 2026, at Saddlers’ Hall in London, the formal launch of IfSE took place. Leaders of the UK's engineering community celebrated as the new Professional Engineering Institution launched officially.
At the event IfSE president, Andrew Pemberton, presented the aims and ambition of the Institute, as well as announcing the first 7 IfSE Fellows.
The latest version of Systems Engineering Assessed State of the Nation Report’ was available for delegates. Also available was the new IfSE white paper, ‘Presenting The Institute for Systems Engineering’.
The Engineering Council CEO, Paul Bailey, formally presented IfSE with its first Engineering Council License Certificate under their new name. This license allows IfSE to assess candidates for inclusion in the national register of professional engineers and technicians.
Andrew Pemberton said, “This evening has been an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of systems engineering within the UK engineering community, and we look forward to working with our fellow PEIs, UK educational establishments and industry.”
The Institute for Systems Engineering (IfSE) changed its name from INCOSE UK last summer. It was the first international chapter of the Council on Systems Engineering, and started in 1994.
This evening has been an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of systems engineering within the UK engineering community, and we look forward to working with our fellow PEIs, UK educational establishments and industry.
— Andrew Pemberton, IfSE President
