2024 International
System Dynamics Conference
Bergen & Online | August 4 – 8, 2024
ABOUT
The International System Dynamics Conference (ISDC) unites global minds with a shared passion for System Dynamics and systems thinking. Now celebrating our 42nd year, the ISDC stands as a beacon for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, attracting a diverse audience from business, academia, philanthropy, and more.
Our conference is a comprehensive platform where newcomers gain valuable insights, seasoned practitioners stay abreast with the latest trends, and every participant enjoys unrivaled networking opportunities.
ISDC2024 will be a hybrid event. Attend virtually or in person in the beautiful city of Bergen, Norway. Whether presenting work or engaging with peers, experience the future of System Dynamics at ISDC2024 – where participants from over 60 countries come together to think systematically
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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
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Top-Notch Research
Rigorous quantitative and qualitative modeling demonstrating the power of System Dynamics.
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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
Bridging Perspectives for New Insights
Submission Window: CLOSED
We welcome submissions on a diverse range of topics that contribute to the theory and practice of System Dynamics modeling.
This year’s conference theme, “Bridging Perspectives for New Insights,” underscores the importance of integrating varied disciplines and methodologies to achieve deeper understanding and effective solutions.
We encourage submissions contributing to System Dynamics, broadly defined. This includes work that emphasizes feedback mechanisms, long-term accumulations, and behaviorally realistic views of actors, as well as relevant methodological contributions. We welcome different modeling architectures such as stocks and flows, agent-based models, and qualitative maps, as well as various analytical tools, data sources, and diagramming conventions.
Synergies abound between behaviorally realistic and feedback based perspective of System Dynamics with advancements in adjacent fields, from network science to epidemiology, operations research, econometrics, and others. By leveraging those synergies we hope to enhance theoretical and practical discourse in social, medical, and engineering sciences, leading to more impactful and sustainable theoretical insights and practical solutions. We also hope the event will foster sharing of perspectives, discovery of new synergies, and fruitful new collaborations.
Submissions are categorized into several types: Research Papers (full paper required), Practitioner Applications (slides only), and Works in Progress (extended abstracts only).
Important Dates
- Jan 16 Submissions Open
- Mar 19 Submissions Close
- Apr 15 Scholarship Application Deadline
- May 9 Author Notification
- May 9 Scholarship Announcement
- May 14 ISDC Volunteer Application Deadline
- May 21 ISDC Volunteer Notification
- May 28 Author Registration Deadline
- May 28 Early Bird Prices Ends
Location & venue
The hybrid conference will take place in Bergen, Norway.
Known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords,’ Bergen is a picturesque coastal city surrounded by seven mountains. Rich in maritime history, and a vibrant cultural scene. The historic Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of its prime attractions. The city’s narrow cobblestone streets, colorful wooden houses, and vibrant fish market offer a unique blend of old-world charm and modern Scandinavian flair.
The conference is hosted at the Scandic Bergen City Hotel. A comfortable and well-equipped hotel at the heart of the beautiful city, it offers guests a delightful experience with all the necessary amenities. Hotel guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast. All conference attendees are provided a buffet lunch and generous coffee breaks with food and drinks.
Live attendees enjoy complimentary lunch and break-time food for the three main conference days (August 5 to 7, 2024)
Apply the code BUIB030824 to get your discount. SOLD OUT Aug 3 and Aug 4.
Please contact us if you need a room for your family (adults + kids)
Additional Accommodation Options
Citybox Bergen City offers a 12% discount to our conference participants. The discount is valid from August 4th to August 9th, 2024. To take advantage of this offer, please apply the code ISDC24 after selecting your room type.
Accomodation Sharing
If you’re looking to save on accommodation costs, we’re offering the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees who are interested in sharing a room. We’ll do our best to match similar profiles. Apply here.
Central Location
Breakfast Included
Comfortable Rooms
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
![Hazhir Rahmandad](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hazhir-Rahmandad.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Hazhir Rahmandad
MIT Sloan School of Management
![Mohammad Jalali](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohammad-Jalali.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mohammad Jalali
Harvard Medical School
![Susan Howick](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Susan-Howick-.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Susan Howick
Strathclyde Business School
![Birgit Kopainsky profile picture](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Birgit-Kopainsky-profile-picture.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Birgit Kopainsky
University of Bergen
![Ali Saysel](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ali-Saysel.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ali Saysel
University of Bergen
![Saeed Langarudi](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Saeed-Langarudi.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Saeed Langarudi
University of Bergen
Workshop Chairs
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![James Paine](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/James-Paine.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
James Paine
Bucknell University
![Headshot_MarianaTorres2 Mariana Torres](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Headshot_MarianaTorres2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mariana Torres
University at Albany, SUNY
SOC Chair
Volunteer Coordinators
![Celia Stafford](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/people.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Celia Stafford
Harvard Business School
![Sandra_Volken](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sandra_Volken.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sandra Volken
University of Bern
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Andries Botha
Dynamic Strategies
Toyota South Africa
![MeaganColvin_20220515-WA0011 Meagan Colvin](https://b2104009.smushcdn.com/2104009/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MeaganColvin_-20220515-WA0011.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Meagan Colvin
System Dynamics Society
Director of Outreach
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