As the current President of the World Complexity Science Academy (WCSA) and on behalf of WCSA Governance, a European-based policy-modeling think-tank headquartered in Brussels and Bologna, I am delighted to launch the “2025 WCSA General Call for Papers and Panels” for our intercontinental conference in Curitiba, Florence, and Hybrid (Online). The conference will take place from May 26 to 31, 2025. The conference is hereby titled:
Chairman of the conference:
As we navigate the 21st century, the world is experiencing a profound transformation characterized by unprecedented complexity. This era demands an understanding that transcends traditional boundaries, recognizing the intricate interplay between global and local dynamics, stability and turbulence, and old and new paradigms. The emergence of a new world order is not a linear process but a complex, multifaceted evolution that requires innovative and integrative approaches.
In this transitional period, we are witnessing a convergence of challenges and opportunities that shape the future of global governance. The traditional structures of power and influence are being redefined, creating a landscape where cooperation and conflict coexist in new forms. This complexity necessitates a comprehensive approach that embraces, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Alexander Laszlo, President of the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science, Vienna, & Director of Research at the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research, WCSA Presidential Delegate Enrique Caceres-Nieto, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, WCSA Medalist for Systemic Research (3rd edition) Lucio d’Alessandro, Rector of the University Suor Orsola Benincasa, Naples Paolo de Nardis, University La Sapienza, Rome, WCSA Medalist (4th edition) Abram de Swaan, Distinguished Professor, University of Amsterdam, WCSA Medalist (4th edition) Klaus Krippendorff, University of Pennsylvania, WCSA Medalist (2nd edition) Ervin Laszlo, Club of Budapest, WCSA Medalist (1st edition) Loet Leydesdorff, University of Amsterdam Felix Ortega, University of Salamanca Alexander Riegler, Free University of Brussels Dario Rodriguez Mansilla, Diego Portales University, Santiago Christopher Thornhill, University of Manchester, WCSA Medalist (5th edition), EDGAR MORIN, WCSA MEDALIST (6th Edition), Victor Neuman, University of Timisoara
Until NOVEMBER 30th, 2024, Panel Proposal submissions will be considered for the 2025 WCSA Intercontinental Conference on “The Complexity of World Order Emergence” to be held in Curitiba, Florence, and online from May 26-31, 2025.
The submission of the full panel proposal is the responsibility of the panel proponent. The panel proponent will be tasked with sending invitations to the authors (presenters), accepting all panel abstracts submitted to the panel, and facilitating the registration of presenters at the conference. Panel and paper proposals for any session must be submitted in English.
Panels require a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of seven (7) accepted papers to be included in the Conference Program. Larger or smaller panels are subject to special consideration and maybe approval.
Panel proponents may appoint a panel chair. The panel proponent may act as a chair, co-chair, or paper author in the panel.
Each panel will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Panel Proposal Requirements:
A Panel Proposal should include:
Any Panel Proposal should be submitted by email to the 2025 WCSA Conference Organizing Committee at wcsa12thconference@gmail.com as a .doc or .docx document named after the title of the panel. In the email subject line, please specify “2025 WCSA Conference: Panel Submission“.
Panel Proposals will be peer-reviewed before acceptance. Within December 31st, 2024, notifications of acceptance of the Panel Proposal and instructions on how to become a WCSA member and to register for the Conference will be communicated via email to the panel proponent. Panel proponents are responsible for notifying the results and the instructions to all members of their panels. If the panel proponent receives no communication within January 1st, 2025, it means his/her proposal was rejected.
Important Notes:
Until March 1st, 2025, single PAPER PROPOSAL submissions will be considered for the 2025 WCSA Intercontinental Conference on “The Complexity of World Order Emergence” to be held in Curitiba, Florence, and online from May 26-31, 2025.
Single Paper Proposals may be accommodated in a specific panel or in a general Conference session. The updated list of specific panels will be available on the Conference Page. Paper proposals must be submitted in English. Each paper presentation will last approximately 15 minutes. A single paper can be also coauthored.
Paper Proposal Requirements:
A Paper Proposal should include:
Any Paper Proposal should be submitted by email to the 2025 WCSA Conference Organizing Committee at wcsa12thconference@gmail.com as a .doc or .docx document named after the title of the paper. In the email subject line, please specify “2025 WCSA Conference: Single Paper Submission“.
Paper proponents (authors) do not need to be WCSA members to submit a paper proposal. However, all proponents must become WCSA members to register for the Conference. Proponents who are already WCSA members must ensure their dues are up to date for Conference registration.
Review and Acceptance:
Paper Proposals will be peer-reviewed before acceptance. The acceptance of a single paper proposal in a specific panel is at the discretion of the panel proponent, while the acceptance in a general Conference session is at the discretion of the WCSA scientific board. Notification of acceptance will be sent to the abstract correspondent author within March 20th, 2025. Silence means rejection. To be included in the final program the authors must accomplish their membership and conference fess within April 10th, 2025.
Please note that all senior fees include a €100 membership fee, and all junior fees include a €50 membership fee. Senior means age 30 or more, Junior means 29 or younger.
THE CONFERENCE FEES DO NOT INCLUDE THE MEMBERSHIP FEE. Thus, the accepted scholars should pay his/her membership fee AND the conference fee.
In-Person Conference
Virtual Conference
Attendance at the Conference as Audience (if not Presidential Guests)
Within July 1st, 2025, please submit your FULL PAPER if you wish to have your presentation considered for the conference proceedings. Full papers will undergo a double-blind peer-review process before publication.
The WCSA conferences have a rich history of generating significant proceedings, which contribute to the academic and practical understanding of global complexity. Previous conference proceedings are available for reference here https://www.wcsaglobal.org/11th-wcsa-conference-brussels/ moreover from the 11th WCSA Brussels Conference two further publications appeared:
CEPSR https://cepsr.eu/ Issue 96/ volume 25
SMP Issue 28, volume 14, year 2023 (https://flore.unifi.it/retrieve/55c55bc1-1146-4b44-aa01-39e0e0053460/SMP585-399-PB.pdf)
The 2025 WCSA Conference will also host the 8th edition of the WCSA Medal Awards for Systemic Research. Check the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS here: https://www.wcsaglobal.org/wcsa-medal-awards-2024/.
Previous medalists:
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