Mission Ready Research Event to Demonstrate Innovation in Action

September 8, 2026—The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University has opened registration for Mission Ready Research 2026: Innovation in Action. Building on the success of the long-running Research Review series, Mission Ready Research will showcase the SEI’s latest achievements and research advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The SEI will host this free, in-person event on November 18 and 19 in Pittsburgh.

Participants can engage directly with the SEI engineers and researchers transitioning innovation to drive demonstrable results, meet with SEI staff to discuss solutions to today’s challenges, and establish a mission partnership with the SEI. Demonstrations will provide hands-on experience with the latest software solutions.

Individuals from U.S. government agencies and their contractors can learn about SEI projects relevant to their mission needs in a CUI-restricted environment on November 18. The next day, all participants are welcome to learn about current SEI innovations and the broader impact of the institute’s work over the past year.

“Software, cyber, and AI are changing the world,” said Tom Longstaff, the SEI’s chief technology officer. “Join us to experience how SEI innovations advance the mission.”

Register for Mission Ready Research 2026: Innovation in Action, and join the SEI as it supports the U.S. Department of War’s transformation across national security and mission-critical systems.