2026 International
System Dynamics Conference
Delft, Netherlands & Online | July 20-24, 2026
Submission Window: January 21 – March 18, 2026
Recordings available until September 30, 2026
ABOUT
The International System Dynamics Conference (ISDC) brings together a global community of people passionate about System Dynamics and systems thinking. Now entering its 44th year, the conference continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among participants from business, academia, government, and civil society.
The ISDC provides a platform for newcomers to learn from experts, for experienced practitioners to share the latest advancements, and for all participants to expand their professional networks across disciplines and regions.
ISDC2026 will be a hybrid event — join us virtually or in person in Delft, The Netherlands. Whether presenting work, learning new methods, or engaging in discussions, participants from more than 60 countries come together to explore the latest developments and applications of System Dynamics.
Conference Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Venue: TU Delft, Aula Conference Center
Hybrid
In-Person or Online? It’s your decision! Attendees can access the full Conference program with either a Bergen ticket or a Virtual ticket.
Special Activities
Mentorship opportunities, meetings, career fair, and other activities create a growth environment.
Workshops
In the present moment, upskilling has never been more important. Take advantage hands-on workshops
Top-Notch Research
Rigorous quantitative and qualitative modeling demonstrating the power of System Dynamics.
Networking
Join professionals and organizations shaping the future of the field. Share your ideas and meet your future project partner!
CALL FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Navigating uncertainty, managing instability and crafting futures together
Submission Window: Jan 21 – March 18, 2026 11:59PM New York time
The 2026 conference theme is “Navigating uncertainty, managing instability and crafting futures together” as the world faces interconnected crises—from climate change and biodiversity loss to misinformation and widening inequalities—that test our social, political, and economic systems.
System scientists are uniquely positioned to uncover the dynamic complexities driving these challenges. By combining analytical and collaborative approaches, and building partnerships across disciplines, we can inform effective policies and shape sustainable futures.
ISDC 2026 welcomes submissions to all conference threads from researchers, students, educators, and practitioners using System Dynamics in any field. We particularly encourage contributions that address societal challenges, present innovative methods, or examine our responsibilities as systems scientists in crafting better futures.
Important Dates for ISDC 2026
- Jan 21 Submissions Open
- Mar 18 Submissions Close 11:59pM New York
- Apr 15 Scholarship Application Deadline
- May 15 Author Acceptance and Scholarship Notification
- Jun 3 Presenter Registration Deadline
ORGANIZERS
Our organizers come from different backgrounds and industries with great expertise and knowledge of the System Dynamics field. You may contact them for suggestions and questions.
Program Chairs
Organizing Chairs
Hyunjung Kim
California State University, Chico
David Lounsbury
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Jeroen Struben
Emlyon Business School
Willem Auping
TU Delft
Volunteer Coordinators
Sandra Ham
Sandra Ham Consulting
Andries Botha
Dynamic Strategies
Toyota South Africa
Meagan Colvin
System Dynamics Society
Director of Outreach
ISDC2025 Sponsors
