2026 Board Elections
The INCOSE Nominations & Elections Committee is working on the candidate identification process for positions to be installed at the International Workshop 2027 (IW2027).
As part of the Board’s evolution toward a Directors-at-Large structure, the following positions are open:
Open Positions
- Secretary (1 position – 2-year term)
- Directors-at-Large (2 positions – 3-year term)
Appointed Positions
- Directors-at-Large (1 position – 3-year term)
This position is filled by appointment and is not part of the election ballot.
Eligibility & Commitment
Candidates must be INCOSE individual members (excluding Student and Associate Members) and should be prepared to commit the time and travel required for Board service.
INCOSE policy: Appendix 2 of the Board Operations Manual
Election Timeline

Self-Nomination
INCOSE members interested in being considered may submit their information to the Nominations & Elections Committee by July 01, 2026, at [email protected].
Please note that self-nomination does not guarantee placement on the ballot. All submissions will be reviewed by the Committee in accordance with Appendix 2 of the Board Operations Manual and the criteria for the position.
2026 Nominations & Elections Committee
| Position | Name |
| Chair | Midori Daida |
| Co-Chair | Ralf Hartmann |
| Corporate Advisory Board Representative | Thomas Konerth |
| Academic Council Representative | Larry Strawser |
| Chapter Advisory Council (Sector 1) | To be defined |
| Chapter Advisory Council (Sector 2) | To be defined |
| Chapter Advisory Council (Sector 3) | Lucio Tirone |
| DEI (Non-Voting) | Marilee Wheaton |
| Board Liaison (Non-Voting) | Stephen Cook |
