Call for Participation for the 2025 Computational Social Science Society of the Americas (CSSSA) conference, which will be held in Santa Fe this November. It’s a great little conference—intimate (single track), interdisciplinary, and full of interesting work from people using CSS methods in a wide range of contexts. CSSSA has been running this conference for nearly 20 years and it consistently draws a vibrant, engaged community.

The CSSSA defines computational social science broadly as the theory-driven application of computational methods to analyze, model, and simulate social systems. This includes analyzing large-scale social data, exploring mechanisms underlying social dynamics through simulation, and connecting insights to social science theory.

We especially encourage submissions that address applied Computational Social Science or demonstrate its real-world impact. CSSSA is an inclusive organization, welcoming contributions from all researchers regardless of background or institutional affiliation. Submissions are evaluated exclusively on scientific merit, relevance, and potential impact on the field.

Topics of Interest
Explore diverse topics of interest at CSS2025, including but not limited to:

Modeling & Simulation:

Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
Tools and Frameworks for CSS
Validation Techniques
Computational Infrastructure for ABMs
Participatory ABM Use
Data & Social Dynamics
Social Network Analysis
Cultural Change Dynamics
Economic Modeling
Geospatial Analysis
Big Data Analytics and New CSS-Related Datasets
Applied CSS in Policy & Governance
Public Health, Policy, and Governance
Disease Spread and Mitigation Dynamics
CSS in Policy Analysis and Development
CSS in Institutional Design and Improvement
Foundations & Ethics
Theoretical Foundations of CSS
Ethical Considerations in CSS
Future Directions for CSS
Real-World Applications & Case Studies
Reports on the Impact or Value of CSS Analyses
Techniques in Policy Development or Analysis

Submission Guidelines:

The CSS Program Committee invites original papers, extended abstracts, and posters concerning computational models and analysis of social phenomena. Contributions from all social science disciplines are welcome. All submissions will be peer-reviewed, and the Program Committee may recommend alternate formats (e.g., converting papers to posters or extended abstracts) based on scheduling or content.

Papers:

Papers should be 3,000 to 5,000 words, including all figures, tables, notes, references, and appendices. ODD documentation of models is encouraged and can be attached without counting toward the word limit. Submissions must be received by June 30, 2025.

NEW! Extended Abstracts:

We are excited to introduce Extended Abstracts, a new submission format designed to encourage the presentation of emerging ideas and ongoing research. These short papers (1,000 to 2,000 words, excluding figures and tables) foster discussion and will not be published in the proceedings. Extended Abstracts must be submitted by June 30, 2025 and will undergo peer review.

Posters:

Poster submissions require an abstract of approximately 800 words clearly marked as a poster submission. Accepted posters will require a one-slide summary for the author’s two-minute presentation prior to the poster session. Abstracts are due by June 30, 2025. Details for the one-slide summary will be provided at the start of the conference.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs):

CSS2025 will include SIG sessions before the full conference. SIGs can take many forms, including tutorials, workshops, group discussions, or hackathons. Proposals must include a brief description, event format, and estimated duration, and be submitted to [email protected] by May 30, 2025. Approved SIGs will be announced, and organizers will receive meeting space.

Paper Publication
Accepted full papers will be eligible for publication in the conference proceedings.

Awards
CSS2025 will honor outstanding contributions with three prestigious awards:

Best Paper Award: $500 prize, sponsored by CSSSA.
Exceptional Policy Analysis in a Poster: $300 prize, sponsored by Complexity and Policy Studies (CAPS).
Special Theme Award: $200 prize, recognizing contributions aligned with the conference’s theme. Past winners include “New Voices in the Field” and research demonstrating significant community impact.

Important Dates
SIG Proposal Deadline: May 30, 2025
Paper/Poster Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
Author Notification: August 1, 2025
Early Bird Registration Closes: September 15, 2025
Publication-Ready Version Deadline: October 1, 2025
Conference Dates: November 6 – 9, 2025

For questions, contact us at [email protected].