Austrian Academy of Sciences, ÖAW
Vienna, Austria, September 29, 2025
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From climate instability to healthcare system shocks and energy transitions – modern problems are deeply interconnected. This symposium tackles these challenges through the lens of complex systems, offering new ways to understand and act on them.
Complex problems don’t fit neatly into disciplines. This event brings together voices from science, engineering, policy and society to build cross-disciplinary insights and solutions, encouraging new connections that mirror the interwoven nature of the challenges we face.
We’re not just dissecting problems – we’re imagining bold, conceptual strategies that can lead to real-world impact. Expect big-picture thinking grounded in practical applications.
Learn how resilience can be designed into systems – from ecosystems to infrastructure – and how that mindset can help society adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty.
Meet leading thinkers, practitioners and change-makers. This is a unique opportunity to form meaningful partnerships and spark innovative projects that extend well beyond the symposium.