Emergent Systemic Properties

This book presents the official proceedings of the Ninth National Conference on Systems Science, hosted by the Italian Systems Society (AIRS) and the University of Parma in May 2026. Bringing together leading voices from across disciplines-architecture, biology, economics, education, philosophy, physics, and beyond-this book explores the landscape of systemic properties in complex systems.

Centered on the theme of emergent systemic properties, the contributions investigate how such properties are acquired, avoided, detected, induced, maintained, and managed. From theoretical frameworks to applied models, the proceedings offer interdisciplinary insights into the behavior of systems that evolve, adapt, and self-organize. Topics range from collective behavior and ecosystems to cybernetics, constructivism, and resilience. With contributions selected through single-blinded peer review, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in systemics.