
20 years of NetSci


NetSci is the flagship conference of the Network Science Society, and it remains an unparalleled venue for sharing and discussing discoveries, ideas, and emerging challenges in Network Science. The program will span the ways that networks shape our world—from social and information networks, to epidemics and public health, to ecological and environmental systems, to neuroscientific and AI-driven systems.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the conference series, NetSci 2026 will be hosted by Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute. The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency from June 1-5, 2026. From its long history of community activism and revolution to its thriving academic and tech hubs, Boston embodies a spirit of progress and innovation. We look forward to gathering our community in a city known for its contributions to network science as well as its rich diversity, collaborative spirit, and legacy of tackling global challenges.
Key dates
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Nov 01
Registration and submissions open
Dec 08
Satellite submission deadline
Dec 19
Abstract submission deadline
Dec 22
Satellite notification
Jan 26
Abstract notification
Mar 20
Early bird registration deadline
Apr 17
Presenter deadline
Jun 1-5
NetSci 2026 Conference
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Chemistry
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Arts and Humanities
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Health
Professions
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Engineering
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Business Management
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Law


The Venue

Pioneering Research and Innovation
Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives
Organizers
Alessandro Vespignani
Albert-László Barabási
Kate Coronges
Esteban Moro
Brennan Klein
Sam Scarpino
Michael Johansson
Jessica Davis
Guillaume St-Onge
Iacopo Iacopini
Giovanni Petri
Andreia Sofia Teixeira
Alessandra Urbinati
Dasha Alekseeva
Megan Barrera
Lydia Klenova
Evelyn Panagakou
Nicole Samay