ESA / INNOVATION AGENCY

MBSE 2025

5–7 Nov 2025 | Vilnius, Lithuania

Event agenda

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

08:30 - 08:50

Let's get started!

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 1)

The organising team will provide a daily briefing to inform all participants about the program and other noteworthy aspects to maximise the engagement of all participants, during the event.

09:00 - 10:30

Assertive Communication in MBSE Teams: Addressing Challenges and Speaking Up Across Disciplines

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 4
  • MBSE
  • Communication
  • Dialogue Tools & Techniques
  • Real-World Scenario Practice
  • Assertiveness

Learn assertive communication to tackle typical MBSE challenges. This hands-on workshop helps engineers speak up clearly and constructively, improving collaboration, decisions, and team trust in complex, interdisciplinary projects.

09:00 - 10:30

OSMoSE, the Space System Ontology and the ecosystem

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 2
  • Semantic interoperability
  • Space systems ontology
  • Universes of discourse
  • Ecosystem and tools

Overview of the OSMoSE initiative for semantic interoperability, overview of the Space System Ontology, in particular the MBSE Universe of Discourse semantics, introduction to other Universe of Discourses, the existing ecosystem and tooling.

09:00 - 10:30

SysMLv2: A tool-agnostic conceptual introduction

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 1
  • Generic introduction to SysMLv2
  • language elements

General SysML v2 language constructs will be introduced. Both a conceptual introduction as well as suitable example models will be provided in the textual notation. Some textual SysML v2 tool on the practitioners' machines will be used to create models.

09:00 - 10:30

Write Functional Specifications with Models

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 3
  • Model functional behaviors
  • Requirements and documents
  • Functional digital mockup

Discover how to generate consistent functional requirements from models, simulate them in a virtual test bench, and avoid duplicating efforts with natural language specs. A hands-on tutorial and tooling access will be shared before the workshop.

11:00 - 12:00

Arcadia and Capella Tutorial for Space Systems

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 3
  • MBSE
  • Arcadia and Capella
  • Operational Architecture
  • System Architecture

The objective is to provide a set of concepts and a comprehensive understanding of Capella, an MBSE tool associated with Arcadia Method and Language.

11:00 - 12:00

EO Mission Data Management Framework MBSE approach

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 4
  • Metamodelling

The aim of this workshop is to present a success story of application of MBSE approach based on the definition of a proper ontology and methodology. The workshop will put enphasis on the importance of metamodelling activities to spread MBSE usage.

11:00 - 12:00

OSMoSE, physical modeling, interoperability

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 2
  • OSMoSE
  • Physical modeling
  • Interoperability

Extend OSMoSE interoperability promise to physical and geometrical aspects

11:00 - 12:00

SysML v2 Domain-Specific Extensions and API

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 1
  • SysML v2 API
  • SysML v2

Learn how to create your own SysML v2 domain-specific extension and access it via the API. This hands-on workshop includes presentations, demos, and live exercises using a shared repository.

12:00 - 12:30

MBSE 2025 Opening Session

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 1)

The organising team to formally welcome all participants to the event, with short welcome speech from ESA and Innovation Hub LT

14:00 - 15:30

System-as-code for integrated digital engineering

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 4
  • Metamodelling

The training covers MBSE implementation in a system-as-code approach, which is shaping the future of MBSE. The use of SysML v2 textual notation, employing SysIDE Pro Suite software tooling, will be explained.

14:00 - 15:30

Training: Introduction to the ESA MBSE Methodology

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 3

Join this training to learn how to apply the ESA MBSE Methodology to your projects!

14:00 - 15:30

Unlocking Interoperability

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 2
  • Space systems ontology
  • Interoperability

MBSE Interoperability as supported by the Space System Ontology and different tools. Practical use cases, guidelines and lessons learnt

14:00 - 17:00

SysML v2 and MBSE for Space Systems with IDEF

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 1
  • SysML v2
  • MBSE
  • open-source
  • Web-based modeler
  • GSEF
  • Space tailored MBSE tooling
  • Space tailored MBSE tooling
  • Space domain libraries
  • Methodology for space applications
  • SysON

The IDEF project aims to foster MBSE adoption by tailoring SysML v2 for space domain applications based on the SysON framework. The GSEF-v3 tooling integrates structured methodologies and tooling to enhance system design, verification, and documentation.

16:00 - 17:00

Semantically Rigorous Modeling Methodology Session

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 4
  • Metamodelling

Participants will learn and discuss how semantically rigorous modeling methodology has been developed and improved based on practical MBSE applications. The session offers two presentations, short talks, and roundtable discussions with participants.

16:00 - 17:00

Unlocking Interoperability - the Future

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 2
  • Space systems ontology
  • Interoperability
  • User feedback
  • Roadmap
  • Future

Gathering users feedback, and discussion on the roadmap for the future

16:00 - 17:00

Workshop: the ESA MBSE Methodology in SysML v2

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 1 - Track 3

Join this workshop to discuss about how the ESA MBSE Methodology can best be implemented on SysML v2!

17:00 - 18:00

Keynote Speech

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 1)

Thursday, 6 November 2025

08:30 - 08:50

Let's get started!

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 2)

The organising team will provide a daily briefing to inform all participants about the program and other noteworthy aspects to maximise the engagement of all participants, during the event.

09:00 - 10:30

Application of a SysML v2 MBSE/Digital Engineering Methodology in a Collaborative Group Work

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 3
  • SysML v2
  • MBSE
  • Collaboration and Information Exchange
  • Methodology

The participants will exercise a comprehensive MBSE/DE methodology designed in SysML v2 on a small task to be performed on an Air Taxi model. The methodology is used as a Library to support the collaborative development of the project by the WG team.

09:00 - 10:30

MBSE in Space Domain with MagicGrid and SysML v2

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 4
  • SysML v2
  • MagicGrid Framework
  • Space domain

Learn how to apply the MagicGrid framework with SysML v2 through a practical system architecture example from the space domain. The session shows how combining methodology and modeling language addresses flexibility and complexity of SysML v2.

09:00 - 10:30

Traceable MBSE for a Space System (CubeSat Example)

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 2
  • MBSE
  • Traceability
  • Configuration Management
  • Jama Connect
  • Version Control
  • Requirements Engineering

The session presents an approach for successfully managing the design effort for a space system using a combined textural and graphical model of a CubeSat with the ability to surface up real time traceability metrics.

09:00 - 12:30

Return of experience on MBSE adoption in space projects: challenges and solutions

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 1
  • MBSE
  • projects

The workshop consists of 2 back-to-back sessions of 1.5h each where challenges and pain points will be identified, before discussing candidate solutions.

11:00 - 12:30

Human-LLM Interaction to Support MBSE Adoption in the Space Industry: Technical and Dialogic Perspectives

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 4
  • MBSE
  • LLM Workflows
  • Human-LLM interaction
  • Systems Engineering Assistant

This session explores the application of LLM-powered assistant in MBSE, highlighting both technical and human-machine interaction aspects. With a case study on the topic of an MBSE assistant and a collaborative session on analyzing Human-LLM interaction.

11:00 - 12:30

Minimal and open-source SysML v2 library models for space

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 2
  • SysML v2
  • Space industry
  • Library models

First, an open source SysML v2 library for space models will be introduced. Afterwards, a practical exercise using the library will be carried out. In the end, a discussion of future collaborations and development with the audience.

11:00 - 12:30

Model-based Mission Assurance

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 3
  • MBSE
  • Concept

Mission Assurance is key to digital transformation via MBMA, covering all aspects: product quality (including models and metrics), dependability (reliability, availability, maintainability), safety, and process assessment.

14:00 - 16:00

WCIS Topic 1: Towards adoption of SysMLv2 in the space community

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 1
  • SysML v2
  • MBSE
  • Space tailored MBSE tooling
  • Community
  • Web-based modeler
  • GSEF
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

The IDEF project aims to foster Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) adoption by integrating SysML v2 into the space domain (30 minute round-robin)

14:00 - 16:00

WCIS Topic 2: Enhancing Space Industry Collaboration: MBSE-Driven Solutions for Primes & Suppliers

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 2
  • MBSE
  • Space industry
  • Collaboration and Information Exchange
  • Suppliers
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

This workshop session explores collaboration challenges and solutions between space primes and suppliers, aiming to share insights, define stakeholder needs, and build a community for improved MBSE adoption across the supply chain (30 minute round-robin).

14:00 - 16:00

WCIS Topic 3: Federated Data Exchange for MBSE and Digital Continuity

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 3
  • MBSE
  • Space industry
  • Data Exchange
  • Data Hub
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

Design tomorrow's MBSE data exchange: watch GAIA-X dataspace and MBSE-Hub lightning demos, deep dive into a tech gallery, then tackle a color-coded mission sprint and engage to forge the integration roadmap for digital continuity (30 minute round-robin).

14:00 - 16:00

WCIS Topic 4: MBSE modeler in 2030

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 2 - Track 4
  • MBSE
  • LLM Workflows
  • Human-LLM interaction
  • Systems Engineering Assistant
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

Objective of this discussion is to address the evolution of MBSE modelers from a user point of view (30 minute round-robin).

14:00 - 16:00

World Café Interactive Sessions (Four Topics, Round-Robin Format) in All Four Rooms

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 2)
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

World Café Interactive Session: Engage with peers on four key MBSE topics—SysML v2 adoption, collaboration across primes and suppliers, federated data exchange, and the future MBSE modeler in 2030. Everyone will rotate and contribute to all four topics.

16:30 - 18:00

World-Cafe Results Session

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 2)
  • World Cafe Interactive Session

Punctional reports from each of the four World-Cafe Interactive Sessions, summarising main findings and identify potential actions to take. Follow-up panel discussion with all WCIS chairs and Q&A session with the audience.

Friday, 7 November 2025

08:30 - 08:50

Let's get started!

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 3)

The organising team will provide a daily briefing to inform all participants about the program and other noteworthy aspects to maximise the engagement of all participants, during the event.

09:00 - 10:30

CDP4-COMET 101

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 2

Learn how to use the tool COMET participating on a guided design and modelling session. The participants will be assigned to different roles and they will have specific tasks to complete during the activity, so that they can get a realistic experience.

09:00 - 10:30

Mastering MBSE Engineering Data: A Hands-On Tutorial with ArianeGroup's Shadox Software Suite

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 3

Struggling with scattered data in your projects? Learn why data management matters in MBSE, how ArianeGroup manages engineering data with Shadox and gain practical experience on Shadox in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary simulated system loop.

09:00 - 10:30

Why settle for one MBSE tool when you can have an ecosystem?

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 4
  • MBSE
  • Data Exchange
  • Tool integration

Discover LionWeb: an open-source protocol enabling seamless interoperability between MBSE tools, bridging both technical and semantic gaps.

09:00 - 12:00

POSTER session

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 1

Pitch presentations for all accepted posters, judging for best poster award.

11:00 - 12:00

From Ontology to Domain-Specific Languages: Turning Domain Expertise into Actionable Models

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 4
  • Modeling
  • Code generation
  • Domain-specific modeling
  • Domain-specific languages
  • Ontology
  • Language engineering

We describe how to create domain-specific languages that bring ontologies and terminologies to life. The resulting languages allow domain experts to express their knowledge easily and precisely, then use it to generate code, configs, tests, and more.

11:00 - 12:00

How to get EVERYONE excited about SE - in less than 60 minutes!

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 2
  • SE
  • Value
  • Change

Get everyone hyped about Systems Engineering—in under an hour! Discover how to communicate value, overcome resistance, deliver instant wins, and onboard teams to SE tooling. Fast-paced, fun, and fiercely practical!

11:00 - 12:00

Integrated Traceability and Change Management using Git: Treating Models like Source Code

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 3
  • MBSE
  • Data Exchange
  • Tool integration

The workshop will address why engineering data management matters in an MBSE approach, explain how ArianeGroup used the Shadox tool to tackle engineering data management

12:00 - 12:30

Concluding Session: Highlights, Awards & Thanks

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Plenary Session (Day 3)

Conclusions and main take-aways and event high-lights. Best poster award ceremony.

14:00 - 15:30

Automated Model-Based Ecological Footprint Assessment with SysML 2

Location:EPSILON hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 4
  • SysML v2
  • MBSE
  • Data Exchange
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Sustainable systems design
  • Sustainability
  • Ecological footprint
  • Footprint modeling
  • Other

Learn how to assess a system’s environmental impact directly from your SysML v2 model. This workshop shows how to automate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and integrate sustainability into your MBSE workflow.

14:00 - 15:30

Space Missions Engineering with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

Location:ETA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 2
  • MBSE
  • UAF
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Mission Engineering
  • Space Domain Reference Architecture (SEA)

Learn how to apply the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) in space mission engineering. This tutorial covers modeling workflows, key UAF concepts and views, and example case studies in space domain.

14:00 - 15:30

SysML v2 Validation and Verification for Future Space MBSE

Location:GAMMA hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 3
  • MBSE
  • Data Exchange
  • Tool integration

Join us to explore practical validation and verification (V&V) approaches using SysML v2 for future space systems. Blending overviews with interactive segments , this session bridges the gap between current challenges and future-ready MBSE.

14:00 - 15:30

System-as-code engineering value session

Location:ZETA (1+2) hallTrack:Day 3 - Track 1

The workshop consists of presentations on the practical application of the system-as-code MBSE approach using the textual notation of SysML v2. Presentations will be followed by in-depth Q&As and discussions on the value of the system-as-code approach.

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