News and upcoming events

IREB has expanded the CPRE certification program to include micro credential qualifications. Micro-credentials are compact learning units that impart specific knowledge in a short period of time.

The first of these is the AI4RE micro credential, which is currently available in a beta version and will be released on March 1st

This micro credential will give you an understanding of important AI technologies, their strengths and limitations, and their effective application - from LLMs, chatbots, and RAG to the automation of requirements gathering, documentation, and management, while maintaining human control.

IREB Roundtable: RE as a Gateway to Systems Engineering

Systems are becoming more complex – but not every organization is ready to adopt formal Systems Engineering. So how can we still foster systems thinking? And what role can Requirements Engineering play as a natural entry point?
Join the IREB Roundtable as experts from practice and methodology explore how small steps in RE can drive big shifts toward SE – even in environments where Systems Engineering is not yet formally established.

Automation meets requirements – RE in the changing world of industry.
Focus on practical applications, new methods, and AI-driven processes.

The highlight: Our host is Lufthansa Industry Solutions!

Lufthansa Industry Solutions CEO Dietmar Focke, IREB Board Member Kim Lauenroth, and other speakers await you on site with inspiring presentations.

In the afternoon, there will also be a guided tour of the Lufthansa hangar (separate registration required).

Start: 10:00 a.m.

The IREB Community Germany Meetup brings together people who are passionate about requirements engineering, business analysis, and related topics.

Look forward to exciting insights, inspiring exchanges, and new contacts in the Nuremberg community.

Why participate?
Get to know IREB and the Local Community Germany
Gain exclusive insights from our host adesso
Discuss trends and challenges in the interactive discussion panel
Make new contacts while networking in a relaxed atmosphere

Start: 5:00 p.m.

How do we define the tasks that artificial intelligence should take over – and how does that shift the role of Requirements Engineering? In this IREB Roundtable, experts from Fraunhofer IESE and MetaFinanz explore how AI can become a partner in identifying, structuring, and supporting human tasks. We’ll dis-cuss the balance between efficiency and effectiveness, the use of frameworks like the Knowledge Pyramid, and how human-centered thinking remains essential in designing meaningful AI use cases. Join us for practical insights, real-world experiences, and a forward-looking conversation about the future of RE.

IREB is an association partner of REConf 2026, supporting one of the leading conferences on Requirements Engineering. REConf offers a high-calibre platform for professional exchange between practitioners, researchers and the community.
Take a look at the REConf 2026 agenda now and find out about exciting presentations, practical sessions and renowned speakers.

Take advantage of the early bird discount until 16 March 2026.

IREB members receive an additional discount – please contact us and we will provide you with the corresponding promo code.

Further information about the conference can be found at:

Requirements Engineering is evolving — and exploRE 2026 is where the community comes together to discuss what’s next.

Learn from leading experts, exchange real-world experiences, and connect with professionals who care about quality requirements.

Early Bird tickets available. Save 30% until March 1, 2026.

Join IREB for an afternoon of inspiration, exchange, and community spirit!
Look forward to an engaging keynote on Requirements Engineering and AI, vibrant discussions at the World Café, and relaxed networking with drinks and a flying buffet.

Do you have questions about requirements engineering?
Or would you simply like to engage in an open exchange with other RE enthusiasts?

Then come to our first IREB Community Austria consultation hour!

Joining us:
Michael Tesar (IREB Ambassador Austria)
Dennis Woyke (IREB Ambassador Switzerland)
Stan Bühne (Managing Director, IREB GmbH)

We'll talk about everything that moves RE – e.g.:

• Which CPRE certification best suits my role?
• What do I do when requirements are constantly changing?
• How do I establish RE in an agile environment?
• How does AI in RE influence my work?
• What trends should I be aware of in requirements engineering?
• And much more.

Be there when our expert hotline comes to life.
Disclaimer: This event will be held in German language.

The IREB Community Switzerland cordially invites you to its regular RE get-together in the heart of Zug.
An informal meeting to exchange ideas, experiences, and insights about requirements engineering—over a drink in a relaxed atmosphere.

What you can expect:

• Open exchange with like-minded people
• Latest news from the community and new ideas
• Informal networking in a pleasant setting
  Grab a drink, join the conversation, and help shape the future of our local RE community.

IREB invites you to an exciting roundtable discussion entitled “Value-Based Engineering.” Together with panelists Svenja Schröder (msg Plaut), Cornelia Seraphin (msg), and Nedo Alexander Bartels (Fraunhofer IESE), the topic will be examined from various technical and social perspectives.

The aim of the discussion is to highlight the relevance of value-based engineering - an approach that brings together economic models, ethical issues, and digital ecosystems. The focus will be on the social impact of technical systems and the professional responsibility of requirements engineers and digital design experts.

Participants will gain insights into the methods and results of a workshop that deals with ethics and sustainability, ethical guidelines for RE and DD professionals, and the guiding principle of “digital humanism.”

Register now!

IREB Community Austria invites everyone interested in Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, Testing, and User-Centered Design to a MeetUp in Vienna. The goal is to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and engage in valuable networking within the community.

The agenda includes keynote speeches by Michael Tesar, Ambassador of the IREB Community Austria, and Bernhard Rauter, MSc (POLYGONS GmbH).

The roundtable will be held in German.

Join us!

Oliver Hehlert and Gareth Rogers, ambassadors of the IREB Community Germany, invite you to the next roundtable! Together with Christian Bock (ZIEHL-ABEGG), they will take a critical look at the rapid development of generative AI tools in Requirements Engineering. Tools that formulate requirements in minutes, analyze stakeholder feedback, or deliver design proposals.

What sounds like a dream for every project team also entails risks. After all, a fluently formulated text does not necessarily mean a common understanding.

How can AI be integrated sensibly without losing human coordination? or Where does automation end and where does genuine shared knowledge begin? are just two examples of the questions that will be discussed together at the roundtable.

The roundtable will be held in German.

Register now!

The IREB Community Germany invites everyone interested in Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis, and related topics to a meetup in Frankfurt. The aim is to facilitate exchange, new perspectives, and valuable networking within the community.

Requirements Engineering lays the foundation for successful digital solutions. But how do requirements become viable concepts? David Gilbert will discuss this in his presentation “Strategy & Solution – A conceptual framework for digital design in companies.” Since 2015, as Chief User Experience Architect in the IT division of Deutsche Bahn, he has been designing the connection between system- and user-oriented software design. At IREB, David is a member of the Digital Design working group.

The meeting will be chaired by Gareth Rogers, Ambassador of the IREB Community Germany.

Today we have published the AI4RE syllabus and study guide (beta) and the related online self-assessment on our website.

We are closely monitoring the acceptance of this new micro-credential. As soon as we see that the community is interested and embraces this new topic and format, we will launch a full examination shortly thereafter—planned for Q1 2026.

Stay tuned!

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.

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.

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.

Register now!