Join us for the 14th Annual South African System Dynamics Conference (14 SASDC 2026) — a premier virtual gathering of system thinkers, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to shaping a more resilient and adaptive future. This year’s theme, “Connected Systems: Building Resilience Through Collaboration,” celebrates the power of system dynamics to address complex, interconnected challenges across sectors and disciplines.

We invite full papers, work-in-progress and case studies that explore novel applications, methodologies, and insights in: Systems Thinking, System Dynamics, Systems Engineering & Operations Research and their intersections with: Health Dynamics · Sustainability · Education · Sociology & Psychology · Economics · Natural Resource Management · Technology · Policy & Governance · Transport · Circular & Hydrogen Economies.

Be part of a dynamic knowledge-sharing platform that connects researchers, students, and professionals in advancing systems approaches to real-world impact.

Register here if you are an attendee only: 14th SASD Conference Registration

Submit your short paper/ case study/ work in progress here.

Short papers – Download the template here! (please note that if you exceed 6 pages (inclusive of references), your paper will not be accepted for review). Work-in-progress and case studies only require an abstract and presentation slides.