IISE Western Regional Conference
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
San José State University | San Jose, CA
About this Event
Welcome to the IISE Western Regional Conference!
Get ready to connect and collaborate in person at the IISE Western Regional Conference. This is your chance to dive into exciting sessions, network with industry pros, and learn the latest in industrial engineering and systems. Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious, come join the fun and make the most of this face-to-face experience!
Friday, Feb. 27th
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Company Site Tour 1
Info: On-site visit. Separate RSVP form sent soon.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Company Site Tour 2
Info: On-site visit. Separate RSVP form sent soon.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-In
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Breakout Speaker Session
Info: Interactive talks led by industry professionals and alumni covering specialized ISE topics, career insights, and emerging technologies.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Networking Social
🕑: 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
UPS Site Tour / Info Session
Info: UPS Fremont on-site visit. Separate RSVP form sent soon.
Saturday, Feb. 28th
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Check-In & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Plenary Speaker
Info: A featured keynote-style session uniting all attendees for an inspiring discussion on leadership, innovation, and the future of ISE.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Early-Career Speaker Panel
Info: Recent graduates and young professionals share their journeys, challenges, and insights transitioning from college to industry.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Undergraduate Paper Competition
Info: Separate RSVP form sent soon. Students present original research or project work demonstrating analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in ISE.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Graduate Paper Competition
Info: Separate RSVP form sent soon. Graduate students showcase research contributions that exemplify the potential of industrial and systems engineering.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Company Case Study Competition
Info: Separate RSVP form sent soon. Teams tackle a real-world industry problem provided by a sponsoring company and present data-driven, innovative solutions.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Career Prep Session
Info: Hands-on workshops designed to help students strengthen resumes, interviewing, and networking skills for career success.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Professional Portraits
Info: Get a free professional headshot taken to elevate your LinkedIn and career profiles.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Breakout Speaker Session
Info: Interactive talks led by industry professionals and alumni covering specialized ISE topics, career insights, and emerging technologies.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Student Trivia
Info: A fun, interactive evening where students compete in ISE-themed and general trivia for prizes and bragging rights.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
Info: Hear from a distinguished leader whose story embodies this year’s theme of Legacy & Innovation in ISE.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Banquet Ceremony
Info: Celebrate the conference’s closing night with dinner, networking, and recognition of student achievements.
Sunday, Mar. 1st
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Speaker Session
Info: Interactive talks led by industry professionals and alumni covering specialized ISE topics, career insights, and emerging technologies.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Chapter Presidents’ Meeting
Info: Chapter leaders review potential host universities and vote on locations for the next three (3) IISE Western Regional Conferences. Hosting proposals are due January 30.
Where is it happening?
San José State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 81.88 to USD 108.55
