# Your 2026 IISE Annual Conference Preview: 3 Voices to Know Before You Go

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Podcast: [Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/problem-solved-the-iise-podcast-342916)
Published: 2026-05-05T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.iise.org/episodes/your-2026-iise-annual-conference-preview-3-voices-to-know-before-you-go
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## Resource

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Your 2026 IISE Annual Conference Preview: 3 Voices to Know Before You Go What makes this year’s IISE Annual Conference and Expo a must-attend event? In this special preview episode of Problem Solved , we bring you insights from three featured voices who are shaping conversations across industrial and systems engineering: Laura Albert (University of Wisconsin–Madison) on why this is a consequential moment for ISE and why it’s time to stop being a “well-kept secret” Jennifer Van Buskirk (AT&T) on leading transformation inside one of the world’s most complex systems and how ISEs are uniquely built for it Doug Melton (Pre-Conference Workshop, Engineering Unleashed) on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and creating value in any context From the future of the field, to industry impact, to putting the mindset into action, get your first look at the ideas waiting for you in Arlington. IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2026 May 16–19 | Arlington, Texas Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Problem Solved on LinkedIn Problem Solved on YouTube Problem Solved on Instagram Problem Solved on TikTok Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum

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