ISE Day is a global movement uniting industrial and systems engineers, students, and academics to show the world what ISE does — and why it matters.
A special message is unlocking here for ISE Day 2026 — from one of the top industrial engineers in the world, who started exactly where you did: as a member of IISE.
Before he led the world's most valuable company, Tim Cook was an industrial engineering student at Auburn and a student member of IISE. Apple's executive chairman recorded this message for ISE Day 2026 — on what the profession taught him, and why it still shapes how he sees the work.
One day each year, we make sure the world sees the enormous impact we make.
ISEs redesign care delivery, reduce wait times, and save lives by engineering processes that put patients first.
From your morning coffee to global logistics networks, ISEs keep goods moving efficiently and resiliently.
ISEs center humans in complex, automated systems to ensure that work is as safe as it is efficient.
ISEs design smarter ways to make and deliver the things we use every day — faster, cleaner, and more sustainably.
ISEs cut waste, boost production, and build a more sustainable future.
ISEs translate complex data into decisions that improve outcomes across every industry imaginable.
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed Sept. 14, 2026, as “Industrial and Systems Engineering Day” throughout the State of Wisconsin — crediting the ISEs who keep the state's manufacturing, supply chains, transportation and healthcare systems running.
ISE is a team effort.
On Sept. 14, we all show up together.
From hospitals to global supply chains to data centers, ISE professionals worldwide will share their stories on the same day — amplifying a profession that deserves to be seen.
#ISEday · #ISEday2026 · #IISEThis day belongs to everyone who makes systems work better and who is an ISE at heart. Start with the participation guide, then pick one — or do them all.
Tell your personal ISE story about why you chose ISE — or weigh in on the future of ISE — using a customizable social media template. Use #ISEday and #ISEday2026. Tag IISE. Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn preferred.
Repost from IISE's social channels, share the ISE two-page flyer, or point people to the ISE Gaming Arcade.
Join a free ISE Day webinar from anywhere in the world. View the virtual events line-up and register in advance.
Like, comment on, and amplify posts from others celebrating ISE Day. Every interaction expands the reach of our message.
Organize an ISE gathering or event at your organization, department, student chapter, or university to celebrate ISE.
Pledge to visit a K-12 school this year to demonstrate what an ISE career looks like. Even a single conversation could change a life.
Update Wikipedia entries about the ISE field. Accurate, visible information helps future students discover ISE careers.
From Sept. 14–18, first-time student members get 50% off their first year — because the week the world hears what ISE does is the right week to become part of its leading organization.
First-time student members. If you've never held an IISE membership, this is yours.
Sept. 14–18, 2026. Five days, tied to ISE Day. It doesn't come back.
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Faculty and chapter advisers: Most students find this profession because someone pointed them to it. Send the code to your class, your capstone teams and your chapter roster before Sept. 18.
Apply your code at checkout. Offer ends Sept. 18, 2026.
These online events are free to attend and open to ISE professionals, students, and academics on every continent. Register in advance to save your seat.
All times are U.S. Eastern (ET), with UTC equivalents shown. More virtual events are being added as ISE Day approaches — check back for updates, or email iseday@iise.org to have your event listed.
ISE Day: South-East Asia++ is a great opportunity for Industrial and Systems Engineers from SE Asia++ to network with each other and develop professional and personal connections, while learning about what each country is doing in our discipline. Feel free to invite others to join and meet colleagues!
Join us for ISE Day: Middle East as ISE leaders explore the evolving landscape of industrial and systems engineering across the region. Topics will include the development of ISE in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the critical relationship between AI and ISE, and insights into degree options including the MBA, MS in Engineering Management, and MS in Systems Engineering. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage with the panel during the session.
As part of our annual ISE Day, CISE is hosting this panel dialogue on the Future of ISE (ISE 2030). We'll have thought leaders from ISE education, ISE practitioners, IISE senior leaders, some young professionals, and students too. CISE held a Strategy Workshop back in May, and we'll share the output from that session in the form of our ISE 2030 strategy and plan. Then we'll draw in reactions and dialogue on those visions and strategies.
Panel of ISEs celebrating ISE Day in Europe. All are welcome from all continents.
Join students from the final four teams from Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Purdue to hear about their great capstone experiences in industry. This is a unique opportunity for you to see how our ISE departments are continuing to cap off the BSISE experience with great projects in industry.
Celebrate ISE Day with us! Join us for this dynamic discussion featuring three distinguished panelists from the North America and Central/South America regions. Each panelist will offer their perspectives about the impact of artificial intelligence in the industrial and systems engineering field. A question and answer session with the audience will follow.
Join us in celebrating ISE Day as we explore one of the most exciting questions facing our profession: What will the future of healthcare industrial and systems engineering look like? In this engaging panel discussion, healthcare ISE leaders will examine how the role is expected to evolve over the next decade, from the work that may disappear to the new responsibilities, technologies, and opportunities that will emerge. Panelists will discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the skills tomorrow's healthcare engineers will need to succeed, and the healthcare challenges we may solve by 2035 that seem out of reach today. Whether you're an experienced ISE professional, healthcare leader, student, or someone interested in the future of healthcare innovation, this session will provide thought-provoking insights into how the next generation of ISE work will shape the future of care delivery.
Celebrate ISE Day 2026 by putting your knowledge to the test during an exciting virtual Trivia Night hosted by the IISE Young Professionals. Can your team rise to the top of the leaderboard? Join us for an evening of friendly competition, networking, and fun as we discover who truly knows their ISE trivia.
Customize any of these for LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. Fill in the bracketed prompts and hit post.
Choose a template, add your story, and post it on Sept. 14. Six designs — all editable in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
How to use these templates: Download a file, open it in Google Slides or PowerPoint, and fill in the editable text fields with your own story. Then export the slide as a JPEG image (File → Download → JPEG) and post it to Instagram, LinkedIn, or your platform of choice. Use #ISEday and #ISEday2026 and tag @iisenet.
Videos, flyers, games, and swag — ready to share.
If you're eager to participate in ISE Day, check out this list of tools for your celebration.
Read the guideUniversity departments for industrial and systems engineering can find inspiration for their own ISE Day plans.
Read the department guideIISE and CIEADH have produced videos showcasing what ISE professionals do. Share them with your network.
View IISE videos View CIEADH videosA shareable PDF explaining what industrial and systems engineers do — great for career fairs, classrooms, or social posts.
Download PDFAn interactive online game experience that shows people how ISE thinking works. Fun for all ages — share it widely.
Play the ArcadeRSVP to the official ISE Day 2026 LinkedIn event and share it with your professional network to spread the word.
RSVP on LinkedInStudents can't choose a profession they've never heard of. The K-12 outreach toolkit gathers what you need to change that: a ready-to-run assembly line activity with printable station signs, guidance tuned to each grade band, videos worth showing, and the organizations already looking for engineering volunteers.
Check out the official ISE Day 2026 T-shirts, mugs, and swag at the ISE Day Merchandise Store — T-shirts come in multiple colors to match your school or company branding. Or show your pride with IISE, SHS, or AES apparel from Lands' End Outfitters.
Questions?
Ready to contribute or need help planning your celebration? Reach out to ISE Day Task Force Chair Laura Albert.
iseday@iise.orgSponsored by the IISE Council of Fellows, ISE Day 2026 is led by engineering educators and practitioners from across industries.
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