Welcome to ESSA

The European Social Simulation Association (ESSA) promotes the development of social simulation research, education and application in Europe. Founded on a manifesto signed by many social simulation researchers in 1993, the basis of the ESSA's Constitution was formed.

ESSA has become the most important hub of social simulation worldwide. By collaborating with CSSSA, the Computational Social Science Society of the Americas, and PAAA, the Pacific Asian Association for Agent-based Approach in Economic & Social Complex Systems, ESSA has promoted international initiatives to build a bridge between regional groups and associations.

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Objectives

Encouraging the development of social simulation in Europe and more widely. Promoting international cooperation and developing the distinctiveness of European social simulation research. Growing a new generation of social simulation researchers capable of improving traditional fields and disciplines.

 

Promoting educational initiatives and supporting the development of European post-graduate courses and qualifications in social simulation. Favouring applied social simulation research that responds to important stakeholders' needs. Supporting and organising regular regional and international conferences and workshops.


  • Events

    • Social Simulation Conference 2023 in Glasgow

      4-8 September 2023

      The Social Simulation Conference 2023 will be organized by the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at the University of Glasgow, 4-8th September 2023. The conference is one of the key activities of the European Social Simulation Association (ESSA) to promote social simulation and computational social science in Europe and elsewhere. This year’s special… MORE

    • Social Simulation Fest 2023

      March 15 and March 16, 2023

      For the third year running, the free of charge Social Simulation Fest is taking place online. Although free, you need to register to receive the Zoom link(s) for the event. For this, please visit the events website at: SocSimFesT2023 Programme of the 2023 SocSImFest Wednesday 15th of March 09:30-11:00 Inspirational talk: Tatiana Filatova (Delft University… MORE

    • ESSA-BEHAVE Online Summer School 2021

      30 August-10 September 2021

      Jointly organised by Behave Lab, ESSA-European Social Simulation Association, GECS–Research Group on Experimental and Computational Sociology (University of Brescia), the ESLS PhD Programme in Economic Sociology and Labour Studies (University of Milan) and supported by Fondazione Grazioli and Collegio Universitario Luigi Lucchini di Brescia, this school aims to train students on Agent-Based Models (ABM) in… MORE

  • Latest News

    • Social Simulation Fest 2023

      March 10, 2023

      For the third year running, the free of charge Social Simulation Fest is taking place online. Although free, you need to register to receive the Zoom link(s) for the event. For this, please visit the events website at: SocSimFesT2023 Programme of the 2023 SocSImFest Wednesday 15th of March 09:30-11:00 Inspirational talk: Tatiana Filatova (Delft University… MORE

    • ESSA-BEHAVE Online Summer School 2021 announced

      May 25, 2021

      ESSA-BEHAVE Online Summer School 2021 on “Agent-Based Modelling for Social Scientists” is going to take place from 30 August-10 September 2021. Jointly organised by Behave Lab, ESSA-European Social Simulation Association, GECS–Research Group on Experimental and Computational Sociology (University of Brescia), the ESLS PhD Programme in Economic Sociology and Labour Studies (University of Milan) and supported… MORE

    • Social Simulation FesT (SocSimFesT2021), to take place 15-20 March 2021

      February 15, 2021

      Following the success of the online Social Simulation Week 2020 (see http://ssc2020.behavelab.org/), held in September 2020, the European Social Simulation Association is organizing a Social Simulation FesT (SocSimFesT2021), to take place 15-20 March 2021. We are happy to present an excellent collection of topics during our week as well as some exciting inspirational talks. Some… MORE

    • Awards of 2020

      October 7, 2020

      We congratulate Joshua Epstein with the third Rosaria Conte Outstanding Contribution Award for Social Simulation award. The Distinguished Dissertation Award 2020 went to Dhanan Utomo. For more information, see the awards section.

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