News and upcoming events

The IREB Community India will commence their work with an online roundtable. As ambassadors, Surendra Saxena and Pramod Kumar will welcome the community and keynote speaker Rory Keddie, saying about himself: “As Miro's Product Evangelist, I’m on a mission to help teams collaborate better, innovate faster, and turn ideas into impact.”

India, a land with estimated 5 million professional software engineers and more than 15 million active developers, continues to strengthen its role as one of the world’s leading software nations. Each year, over one million new engineers complete their studies, many specializing in informatics and related fields. This talent pool underlines India’s growing importance for the global Requirements Engineering community.

The IREB Community India aims to connect this vast expertise, foster professional exchange, and support best practices in Requirements Engineering throughout the country.

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This roundtable will explore one of the central questions in Requirements Engineering and design: should systems be described through words or through models?

Requirements Engineers often seek to balance precision and readability, deciding when to rely on formal models such as UML, BPMN, or SysML and when natural language is more effective. Stakeholders emphasize clarity and accessibility, noting that models can either clarify or complicate communication. Testers focus on unambiguous, testable requirements, seeing potential in model-based approaches for improving traceability. UX designers, in turn, consider how visual and textual representations can combine storytelling and structure to support creativity and empathy.

Participants are invited to join Adil Yilmaz (ASML, Netherlands) and Kim Lauenroth (IREB, FH Dortmund) for a discussion on this key topic and to gain new insights into how modeling and writing shape effective collaboration in RE and design.

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IREB is an official media partner of the Digitale Leute Summit 2025!

Digitale Leute Summit is the only cross-functional professional education and networking event focused on software product development. This event will bring together Software Engineers, UX-Designers, Product- and Digital Managers to exchange knowledge, experiences, and fresh perspectives on building successful digital products.

At IREB, we strongly believe in fostering communities where professionals can grow and learn from each other. Partnering with the Digitale Leute Summit gives us the chance to support an event that aligns perfectly with our mission: advancing Requirements Engineering and Digital Design worldwide.

Members of the IREB Community receive a 15% discount on summit tickets. Contact us to receive your code.

Lab Journey: How Requirements Engineering makes the LIS changeover a success

The introduction of a new laboratory information system (LIS) changes processes and places high demands on organizations.

The “Lab Journey” event organized by the IREB Community Switzerland uses a practical example to show how Requirements Engineering provides structured support for the LIS change, from requirements gathering to implementation. The focus is on proven methods, experiences from highly regulated industries, and insights into complex project environments.

The meet-up will conclude with an open discussion and time for networking.

The IREB Community Germany invites everyone who is enthusiastic about Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis, and related topics to its MeetUp. Experts, interested parties, and curious minds will gather in Munich to share knowledge, gain new insights, and strengthen the IREB Community.

The MeetUp offers insights from our host adesso, current trends and challenges are discussed in the Q&A panel, and the following networking session is an opportunity to make new contacts and exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Regional MeetUp Munich: Get to know IREB and the IREB Community Germany better, expand your personal networks, and take away new perspectives for your work!

As ambassador of the IREB Community Austria, Michael Tesar invites you to the first roundtable.

This new format creates a platform for exchange, discussion, and perspectives on Requirements Engineering in Austria.
Together with Alexander Feder (Certible), Oliver Hehlert (adesso), and Stan Bühne, Michael Tesar will shed light on what Requirements Engineering means today, what added value certifications can offer, and how a strong community can provide lasting support to projects and teams.

The roundtable marks the start of the further expansion of the IREB Community Austria and sends a clear signal for more networking and cooperation in the field of Requirements Engineering.

Live at LinkedIn and YouTube.

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This year's focus is on identifying and unlocking potential, aligning strategic goals, and achieving measurable results - all in the context of new technologies.
The event provides practical knowledge, inspiration for professional development, and a platform for exchange and networking.

The IIBA Poland Summit 2025 includes a workshop day on October 6 and a conference day on October 7, and is aimed at RE and BA practitioners from the Polish community.

The ambassadors of the IREB Community Switzerland, Jens Müller and Dennis Woyke, are inviting you to their second "Stammtisch".
The "Stammtisch" is an opportunity for professionals from fields such as RE, BA, digital design, and UX to exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Participation is free of charge.

How is AI transforming Requirements Engineering? This question plays the central role of the new online conference insideRE: AI meets RE 2025!
Leading experts from industry and academia will share real-world insights into the opportunities, challenges, and practical uses of AI in Requirements Engineering. The participants will benefit from an interactive workshop and experience how generative AI can be applied hands-on in RE.

• Early bird pricing available until August 27, 2025
• IREB members save 20% – use code: 2025_INSIDERE_IREB_A8HK at checkout

The conference will be held in German.

Modern RE is all about modern requirements engineering with the aim of understanding key challenges and developing innovative solutions that sustainably increase the efficiency, quality, and success of software and systems projects.

As a platform for professional exchange, new perspectives, and practical inspiration, the event offers comprehensive insight into current methods and approaches in Requirements Engineering and Business Analysis. Experience reports from leading experts, interactive formats, and networking opportunities create an inspiring environment for anyone who wants to work and shape the future of RE in a professional and forward-looking way.

IREB will be represented with a booth at the event.

Use the code ModernRE_SB15 to receive a discount on your registration.

Professional dialogue, inspiration, and networking

The IREB Community Germany is meeting at adesso as part of #diwodo. The focus is on Digital Design, Requirements Engineering, and key topics related to digital transformation.

The event combines practical keynotes and interactive discussion formats and offers lots of opportunities for personal networking. Professional exchange meets future inspiration in an open, professional atmosphere.

Oliver Hehlert (IREB Community Ambassador) and Kim Lauenroth (Chairman of IREB e.V.) are two experienced voices from the IREB Community who will be on site to promote direct discussions.

The WeAreDevelopers World Congress offers a full overview of recent insights and future trends in modern software development.

Stand Bühne, Managing Director of IREB GmbH, will have a booth on site.

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How can design be perfectly integrated into development processes? What tools does modern UX design need? How do you create digital products that inspire?
The "DDUX - Conference for Digital Design & UX Professionals" offers concrete answers and best practices for product owners, designers and UX professionals. You will experience inspiring talks, exchange ideas with the community and gain valuable know-how for your next project.

The conference is divided into more than 25 talks on June 25 and 26, and four in-depth workshops on June 27.
The conference language is German.

Tickets

Take advantage of the early bird discount up to and including May 1, 2025! IREB members also benefit from a 15% discount. Enter the following code during the payment process: DDUX2025IREB

Order your ticket at dd-ux.de/tickets

Digital isn’t automatically sustainable

Many solutions consume too many resources, exclude users, or carry long-term risks. Truly sustainable systems – ecological, social, technical, economic – require early, intentional thinking.

How can we design digital solutions that are fair, low-carbon, inclusive, and still meet business needs?
How do we become drivers of change – at work and beyond?

This roundtable is about possibilities – and why mindset is our strongest tool.

Panelists

• Ingo Waclawczyk | UX & Sustainability, Capgemini
• Ian Brooks | Sustainable IT, University of the West of England
• Stan Bühne | CEO, IREB GmbH

Moderator

• Eddy Groen | Fraunhofer IESE & IREB SIGsus

Take an active part in this discussion.
The roundtable will be held in English and participation is free of charge.

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