DCP26: Dynamics & Complexity - Pisa - 2026

DCP26 – a brief presentation

DCP is an inter-disciplinary workshop focused on non-linear dynamics, statistical mechanics and complexity in multiple areas, from mathematics to physics, life sciences, climatology, economy, social sciences, and philosophy. The event will be available both in presence and online. DCP26 strongly encourages sumbission of talks or posters contributions. DCP26 aims at improving cooperation between research grups, and promotes gender equality.

Scientific Sessions

DCP26 will host the following sessions:

Nonlinear science, dynamics, statistical physics
Complex systems in Economics and Finance
Metrology in Complex Systems
Complexity in life science

Conference Venue

The 2026 edition of DCP will be hosted in the “Aula Dini” of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, in the building called “Palazzo del Castelletto”, in via del Castelletto, a street close to the famous Cavalieri’s Square in the very center of Pisa.

Further information about the venue: here.

How to reach the venue

By plane

Pisa has an international airport with daily flights to London, Paris, Bruxelles and other important European cities, as well as to Rome, Milan, and other Italian cities. The timetable of incoming and outgoing flights together with a list of carriers is available at the Pisa International Airport website (Galileo Galilei Airport, PSA). The airport is on the outskirts of the town, approximately 4 km from city center. To reach the Palazzo del Castelletto, it is probably most convenient to take a taxi. Otherwise, you can take a city bus (see below).

By train

The railway station is located on the main line from Turin to Rome. There is also a very frequent train service to and from Florence. Ferrovie dello Stato provides a train schedule and booking service.

The railway station is 1o min walking from the earth of the city. To reach the Palazzo del Castelletto you can take bus (see the section “City bus” below) or a Taxi, but it takes only 15-18 min by walking.

By car

Pisa is located near the junction of two major highways: the A12 (running north–south from Sestri Levante to Livorno) and the A11 (running east–west from Pisa to Florence). If you are arriving via the A12 motorway (green signs), take the exit “Pisa Centro”.

Once you are on the city road network, set your navigation system to “Lungarno Pacinotti” or “Piazza Santa Caterina”. Please avoid setting “Piazza del Castelletto” as your destination, as it is located within a restricted traffic zone (ZTL). Access to this area is permitted only to residents or to vehicles with a valid disability permit.

By city bus

A complete map of public transportation of Pisa city is available at this website by “Autolinee Toscane”. You have to indicate your starting point and “Piazza dei Cavalieri” as your destination.

Accommodations

Accommodations in Pisa can be pricey, and depending on when you visit, rather hard to find.
In addition to common online booking services, ou can also visit this local accommodation site.
Here is a short list of some suggested accommodations, you can search for them online to check their availability and prices:

Hotel Bologna
Grand Hotel Duomo
Royal Victoria Hotel
Grand Hotel Bonanno
Hotel Athena
Residence Domus
Four Lions Villa Guesthouse

DCP26 Key Dates:

Poster submission: from May 1st to June 15th.
Communication of poster acceptance: June 21st
Meeting: July 9th-10th

Poster submission:

DCP26 strongly encourages participants—especially early-career researchers—to submit posters. Poster abstracts can be submitted via this page (the same of the menu on the top of this homepage).

Best Poster Award

Sponsored by the journal Entropy, a Best Poster Award will be assigned among all the posters presented to DCP26. All the poster presenters are kindly requested to prepare a short presentation of about 5 min, as they might be asked to present their work during the awarding ceremony.

Marcello Buiatti Memorial Award (4th ed.)

The Buiatti Family, in collaboration with the University of Pisa and CISSC, has established, for the fourth consecutive year, the Master’s Thesis Award in memory of Professor Marcello Buiatti. The award is intended for Master’s theses defended at the University of Pisa that address theoretical foundations or applied perspectives in the field of Complex Systems. Terms and conditions for participation are shown at this page (in Italian language).