SysPrac26 – The Systems Thinking Practitioners Conference
21–22 September 2026 | Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL
SysPrac26 21-22 Sept 2026
The Journey Continues
Building on the energy, insights and connections created at SysPrac25 and the Systems Thinking, Systems Practice Conference at the University of Hull, we are delighted to announce the next step in our journey to learn, connect and act together as a systems practice community.
systems problems demand systems approaches
SysPrac26 - The Systems Thinking Practitioner Conference will take place on 21st & 22nd September 2026 in Cranfield
As the challenges facing organisations, communities and society become increasingly interconnected and complex, the need for practical systems thinking has never been greater.
SysPrac26 takes place on 21–22 September 2026 at Cranfield University – two days of systems thinking in practice, built around peer exchange and genuine conversation. Not performances for an audience. Not talking down from a stage. Just practitioners working together as equals on real-world complexity and leaving with ideas they can actually use. Sessions include themed streams, community panels and interactive workshops across public service, health, organisational change and more.
SysPrac26 is shaped by its community, not handed down to it. We're inviting proposals for talks, practitioner presentations, interactive workshops, posters and sessions. If you'd like to contribute, submit your proposal through our short online form – it only takes a few minutes.
SysPrac26 is for everyone who works with systems thinking in the real world – or wants to. People who are:
- Working with systems thinking, complexity or cybernetics in practice
- Applying systems approaches in transformation, design, public service, health, education or social impact
- New to systems thinking, early in their careers or looking for an accessible route into practice
If you want to help shape SCiO as the professional home for systems thinking practitioners, SysPrac26 is your opportunity.
Over two days, participants will have opportunities to:
Learn
Explore ideas, methods and real-world applications of systems thinking through accessible sessions, practical examples and engaging conversations. Learn from experienced practitioners and fresh voices alike, and discover insights that you can apply directly in your own context.
Connect
Meet like-minded people who share a passion for making a positive difference. Grow your network, exchange experiences, build new collaborations and develop your confidence as a systems practitioner. One of the things people valued most about SysPrac25 was simply having the opportunity to come together with others who understand the challenges and opportunities of working with complexity.
Act
Turn learning into impact. Discover approaches, tools and practices that help move from insight to action, enabling more resilient, adaptive and effective responses to complex challenges. Leave with ideas, connections and renewed confidence to strengthen your own practice.
Those who attended previous events often spoke about how energising it was to spend time with such a supportive and generous community. SysPrac26 aims to build on that spirit—creating a space where people feel welcome, encouraged, challenged and inspired.
SysPrac26 is more than a conference. It is part of an ongoing journey to strengthen systems thinking in practice, grow our community and increase our collective capacity to create positive change.
We look forward to continuing the conversation, deepening our practice and taking the next steps together.