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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 15m

And here is our final lightning talk session at #CCS2026!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 37m

Our final keynote speaker is Andrea Liu, who presented her work on tunable matter, essentially defined as the ability to intervene in a collective system to understand its functioning mechanically, with applications ranging from material science to neuroscience. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Don't forget to attend any of our special sessions! 1. Tips and Tricks for Getting Published as an Early Career Researchers (LH 1). 2. Current Issues at the Intersection of US Science and Human Rights (LH 2). #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

As a keynote speaker at #CCS2026, Mercedes Pascual provides an overview of how the dimensionality of trait space evolves in multi-trait consumer-resource systems, placing great emphasis on the importance of eco-evolutionary processes.

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Now, Michael Levin offers us a wonderful keynote lecture on how living organisms solve problems at different scales and across various dynamic landscapes (ranging from the transcriptional to the behavioral level) through collective intelligence. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Using a simple model as an example, Réka Albert delivered a magnificent keynote lecture on how our representations of complex biological systems need to recapitulate real biological observations found in the scientific literature. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Whether you are a physicist, computer scientist, biologist, economist, or sociologist, we are sure you will find something interesting in our fourth parallel session at #CCS2026. Don't miss it!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Imagine knowing your project so well that you can present it in only three minutes... ⏲️ That's what lightning talks are all about, and below you'll find some snapshots from our second session at #CCS2026!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Now, John Krakauer is giving a plenary lecture on how #ComplexSystems tools and thinking is fundamental to detecting, studying, and treating neurological disorders. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We kick off Day 2 of #CCS2026 with a brief historical overview by Professor Luis Rocha on how the science of complex systems has developed at @binghamtonu.bsky.social since the last century!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

From network science and dynamical systems to autopoiesis and criticality—don't miss the many interesting talks we're offering in our second block of parallel sessions at #CCS2026!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Is it possible to transform a nightmare team into an ideal one? Noshir Contractor explores various ways to develop strategies based on complexity science to improve teamwork dynamics. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Our second speaker of the day is Claudi Bockting, who presented her research, in which she explores how #ComplexSystems science can shed light on how environmental factors, (such as pollution and #AI) influence social relationships within human societies. #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Don't forget to stop by our first poster session at #CCS2026! Here are some photos of how things are going. 😉

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

What do you want to learn today? From cultural evolution to biolgical dynamics, join any of our parallel sessions at #CCS2026! Check out our dynamic program so you don't miss anything that interests you. 👇 easychair.org/smart-progra...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Check out some snapshots from our first session of lightning talks at #CCS2026! 🧵

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Our first keynote speaker at #CCS2026 is Vittorio Loreto, who addresses the limitations of state-space-based approaches in predicting the unpredictable and presents recent advances to overcome these challenges. Can we genuinely simulate open-ended evolution inside a computer?

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

To kick off #CCS2026, our conference chairs, along with the presidents of @binghamtonu.bsky.social and BU Watson College dean, open the event by sharing their remarks and perspectives on the importance of complex systems in a world that changes too fast.

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Welcome to the 2026 Conference on Complex Systems! Register, grab some coffee, then come Lecture Hall 1! A very intensive week full of interesting conversations await, so make sure to use our hashtags across any social media you choose to share your experience! #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The detailed program for #CCS2026 is officially here! 🍂 🗓️ Join us Oct 9-16 in Binghamton, NY & online to explore the state of the art in #ComplexSystems science. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to view our full schedule. 👇 🔗 easychair.org/smart-progra...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Heading to #CCS2026? Bring your boots to unwind and explore Binghamton's 190-acre Nature Preserve! 🥾🌿 🗓️ We're hosting two guided hikes during the conference (Oct 10 & Oct 13). ⌛️ We have limited availability—register early to secure your spot! 🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⏳ FINAL 48 HOURS! ⏳ The #CCS2026 early bird registration closes on August 20th! 🗣️🔥 This is your absolute last chance to grab discounted tickets for the premier #ComplexSystems event of the year. 🌎 Don't wait until it's too late—register now! 👇 ccs26.cssociety.org/registration...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨 Early bird registration for #CCS2026 is OPEN! 🚨 Join us in Binghamton (USA) this October to explore the state of the art in #ComplexSystems. Secure your spot now and take advantage of our discounted rates! 🐦 🗓️ Deadline: August 20th Register here 👇 ccs26.cssociety.org/registration...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Empowering the next generation of network scientists! 👩‍💻✨ WOMPLEXITY meets Northeast focuses on women in #STEM, mentorship, and gender balance. Join us at #CCS2026 for a vital conversation on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion within the complexity community. Your voice matters! 💜

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Breakthroughs often hide in the anomalies! 🔮 The Edge Cases satellite encourages cross-pollination in #NetworkScience by exploring the surprising and unconventional. Bring your outlier #data and weirdest network phenomena for a truly out-of-the-box discussion at #CCS2026 !

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

How does structure emerge from #chaos? 🌪️ Unpack the principles of #biomimicry, #criticality, and #self-organization at our dedicated #CCS2026 satellite. We're looking at sustainability and adaptability across scales to understand the fundamental building blocks of order!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

From flocking birds to eusocial insects, nature is the ultimate complex system! 🐝 At the CRAB satellite, we bring together #ethology, #cognition & #ecology to decode collective animal #behavior. Discover the evolutionary rules of coordination at #CCS2026 !

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Join us at #CCS2026 to celebrate a milestone! 🏆 Howard Pattee's Centennial satellite explores the physics of symbols, epistemic cuts, and fresh directions for #ALife and AI Research. Dive into the deep theoretical questions bridging biology, computation, and meaning. 🦠🤖

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Can holistic approaches / meditation inform complexity science?🧘 Join us at #CCS2026 to bridge first-person experience with systemic rigor. At the contemplative studies satellite, we'll explore agency, consciousness, and epistemology in a truly unique interdisciplinary dialogue!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

How do individual actions cascade into global movements? 🌐 The 14th Computational Social Science satellite bridges large-scale #data with models of #social phenomena! Join us at #CCS2026 to unpack emergent patterns, from peer production to #complex contagion. See you there!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

How do complex systems survive black-swan events? 🦢 Join the "Thriving in the Extremes" satellite at #CCS2026 to explore how agents navigate highly volatile environments. Discover groundbreaking frameworks bridging AI, cognitive modeling, and statistical physics. Don't miss out!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Traditional methods aren't always enough for social complexity. 👥 Discover qualitative, interacting, & mixing methods at our #CCS2026 Creative Methodologies satellite! Learn innovative approaches to researching complex social systems and enriching your analytical toolkit. 🧰

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Sports aren't just games; they are highly dynamic, data-rich ecosystems! 🏅 At the Complexity and Sports satellite, we're applying #NetworkScience and #ComplexSystems theory to athletic performance and team dynamics. Ready to change the way you view the game? 🥅 #CCS2026

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

How adaptive systems evolve and develop from primitive life forms to modern AI? 🌌 Join the Evolutionary Development of Universal Complexity (EDU) satellite at #CCS2026. We will be exploring the fundamental evo-devo dynamics driving #emergence and self-organization at all scales!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Calling all NY-based and global researchers! 📢 The #SUNY Symposium at #CCS2026 highlights cutting-edge research and educational initiatives across the SUNY network. Connect with peers, discover collaborative opportunities, and see how we're advancing complexity science!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Honoring a legacy of complexity! 🙌 Join us at #CCS2026 for a special commemorative symposium celebrating Prof. Erik Bollt's profound contributions to #ComplexSystems science. Here we will reflect on his impact, share insights, and look to the future of the field he helped shape.

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

How do complex adaptive systems process information to self-organize? 🧠 Join the 12th International Conference on Guided Self-Organization at #CCS2026. We will be exploring the mechanisms driving emergent behavior and adaptability. Don't miss this deep dive into system dynamics!

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Balancing research and family life doesn't have to be a dilemma! 👶 If you are planning to attend #CCS2026 and need on-site childcare services, please reach out to stulkjesso@binghamton.edu with the email subject line: "Childcare for CCS".

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

9/Last but definitely not least, as Professor at NY University and @sfiscience.bsky.social, Mercedes Pascual develops theory & models for ecology and epidemiology, connecting infectious disease dynamics, pathogen diversity, climate variability and ecological networks. wp.nyu.edu/mercedespasc...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

8/Representing @yale.edu and @sfiscience.bsky.social, @cbo.bsky.social combines evolution, epidemiology, population #genetics and #computation to study how biology changes, and how science connects to society. Expect a keynote at the edge of rigor and imagination! ogbunulab.yale.edu/welcome

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

7/Andrea Liu (at @pennstateuniv.bsky.social) is a leading theorist of soft matter and jamming, uncovering how disorder, rigidity, self-assembly and collective behavior arise in materials and biological systems, applying #ComplexSystems science to real problems! web.sas.upenn.edu/endowed-prof...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

6/From Sapienza Università di Roma, Vittorio Loreto explores how novelty, creativity and innovation emerge and spread in complex social systems, from statistical physics and #networks to #AI, sustainability and the infosphere! www.sonycsl.co.jp/en/people/vi...

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

5/Prof. @drmichaellevin.bsky.social (Tufts University) studies how cognition scales from cells to tissues, organisms and synthetic living forms (e.g., his famous xenobots), using bioelectricity to understand pattern regulation, regeneration and diverse intelligence. drmichaellevin.org

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

4/ John Krakauer (Professor at @jhu.edu and @sfiscience.bsky.social) bridges neurology, neuroscience, motor learning, recovery after stroke and philosophy of mind, showing how behavior, skill and repair emerge from brain-body dynamics. A real polymath in brain science! blam-lab.org

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

3/ @noshir.bsky.social at Northwestern University has transformed how we study social, knowledge and organizational #networks; his research encompasses how interwoven structures form, perform, dissolve and reconfigure across science, business, health and spaceflight. nosh.northwestern.edu

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

2/As researcher at @amsterdamumc.bsky.social, @clbockting.bsky.social brings clinical psychology into the language of #ComplexSystems, studying depression, relapse prevention, urban mental health and dynamic #networks of risk and resilience. www.claudibockting.com

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

1/Réka Albert is a pioneer of #NetworkScience and Boolean modeling of biological systems, revealing how structure shapes dynamics in #cells, #diseases, #ecosystems and beyond. A perfect voice from Pennsylvania State University for discussing #ComplexSystems across scales! www.ralbert.me

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Conference on Complex Systems @css-conference.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Struggling to finish the semester? We've got your back! That's why we've extended the submission deadline for #CCS2026 by two more weeks! Submit your abstract by May 15th and join the largest and most prestigious international #conference in the field of #ComplexSystems science!

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