The 2026 Conference on Complex Systems will be held in Binghamton, New York, USA. Binghamton has a long history of creativity and innovation. The Greater Binghamton area has historically been called "the Valley of Opportunity" and attracted many immigrants (especially from Europe) since the mid-1800s, which has made the region's rich and diverse culture and demographics. It is the birthplace of IBM (International Business Machines), Link Flight Simulator, McIntosh Laboratory, and a number of other pioneering ventures, fostering a spirit of ingenuity that continues to thrive.

Located at the confluence of the Susquehanna river (one of the oldest rivers in the world) and the Chenango river, the region boasts stunning natural beauty and offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and biking to fishing and kayaking. In particular, in mid-October when CCS 2026 is held, the Binghamton area will showcase its renowned and breathtaking fall foliage. Furthermore, a vibrant arts and culture scene flourishes here, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues providing enriching experiences.

CCS 2026 (CCS 2026: The 2026 Conference on Complex Systems @ Binghamton, NY, USA) will be held primarily in person on the main campus at Binghamton University, with an online participation.

We call for submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations on a wide variety of complex systems research. Relevant topics include (but are not limited to):

• Theoretical foundations of complex systems
• Nonlinear dynamics and chaos
• Systems theory, information theory, and systems science
• Game theory, decision theory, and socio-economical applications
• Self-organization, pattern formation, and collective behavior
• Structure and dynamics of complex networks
• Sustainability and adaptability of complex systems
• Bio-inspired systems, machine learning, and evolutionary computation
• Data-driven approaches to complex systems
• Applications to the humanities, art, and literature
• Historical and philosophical aspects of complex systems
• Complex systems and education

Submissions should be made via EasyChair https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ccs2026 as a single PDF file in extended abstract format (1 page, including one mandatory figure).

Important Dates 

Registration and submission open:  March 1, 2026

Abstract submission deadline:   May 1, 2026

Abstract notification to authors:   June 1, 2026

Early-bird registration deadline:    August 20, 2026

Presenter registration final deadline: September 20, 2026

yrCSS Warm-up events:   October 9-10, 2026

Main conference:   October 12-16, 2026