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2025 International System Dynamics Conference
Location
The 2025 hybrid conference will take place from in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Boston is a dynamic city renowned for its rich history, cultural attractions, and innovation hubs. With world-class museums, a lively arts scene, and picturesque parks along the Charles River, Boston offers an inspiring mix of heritage and modernity. Attendees will have easy access to iconic sites such as the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and the bustling waterfront.
The conference will be hosted at Boston University, located in the heart of the city. We have arranged special rates at select nearby accommodations to provide comfort and convenience within a short distance of Boston’s major attractions.
Theme
The 2025 conference theme is “Incorporating AI into Dynamic Modeling.” As Artificial intelligence (AI) applications expand across various domains like marketing, research, and programming, their integration into dynamic modeling has also increased.
Call for Papers and Contributions
Within the System Dynamics domain, AI has been used to analyze patterns in simulation data, convert text to causal loop diagram (CLD), create small models in the XMILE format, generate persona to serve as agents in dynamic models, among other applications.
Since its inception, the System Dynamics community has strived to incorporate new advancements in science and technology. We invite research papers and practitioner applications on any topic where dynamic modeling and AI intersect.
- How can AI improve System Dynamics modeling across all stages of modeling including problem articulation, dynamic hypothesis, formulation, testing, and policy formulation and evaluation?
- Can AI contribute to the automation of certain aspects of System Dynamics modeling processes?
- How might AI improve the visualization and interpretation of System Dynamics model outputs?
- How can AI-driven sensitivity analysis techniques enhance our understanding of model behavior and assist in identifying key leverage points within complex systems?
- What are the challenges and opportunities associated with using AI to support collaborative modeling efforts? How can AI contribute to improving the teaching of System Dynamics?
- Can AI support novice modelers in both developing and testing their models? Are there potential ethical considerations or biases to be aware of when integrating AI into System Dynamics modeling?
- Will AI replace so many jobs that unemployment will rise significantly and people’s standard of living will fall?
We also invite researchers and practitioners from a cross-section of disciplines to submit finished work and work in progress that applies dynamic modeling – System Dynamics, Agent-based, Discrete Event – to any of these areas: public policy, methodology, environment and resources, business and strategy, operations, health, psychology and human behavior, economics, teaching, security and resilience, and transportation, among others.
What is your refund policy?
Registrations are not refundable. You may change from in-person to online without penalty until June 3, 2025. A partial refund will be given for the difference between the price paid and the price of the online conference. After June 3, 2025, no refund will be given.
Who classifies as student?
Current full-time students or those who have graduated within the last two years.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes. Conference scholarships are available. We do not provide financial support for travel or accommodation. They are given based on a statement of financial need and a review of written work and are not limited to students. You can also volunteer for the conference. Volunteers who meet their obligations will received a refund of their registration fee. Their is an application process for volunteers, you can indicate your interest by completing this form.
Can I buy a ticket for one day only?
No. Single-day tickets are not available. The registration includes access to the full program of the conference.
Where is my member discount?
If you’re logged in, you should see the discounted prices for members. If you’re not seeing the member price, contact us using the chat function in the bottom right of the screen. Please be sure to include your name and login email address so we can better assist you. [email protected]
Does the IN-PERSON ticket include food?
Yes. It includes catered lunch and coffee/tea for the three conference days (workshop day not included). It also includes a poster reception on Tuesday. Breakfast and dinner are not provided and there will be no banquet. We will be planning several informal social events that attendees can opt in to outside of the conference events
Do you offer bulk ticket purchase discounts?
No. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer bulk discounts at the moment.
Can I upgrade my registration?
Yes. You can upgrade your virtual ticket to an in-person ticket until the start of the conference by paying the difference. Please contact us.
Do I need to bring a printed ticket to the venue?
No. We will be able to check you in with your full name.
Do you offer discounts for presenters?
No. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer discounts for presenters.
Where should I stay?
We have negotiated special prices with the Hyatt Cambridge Hotel and 10 Buick Street, the Boston University Dormitory. You can find more details here.
