2025

International Conference on the
Science of Science and Innovation

June 29 - July 1, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The International Conference on the Science of Science and Innovation (ICSSI) is an interdisciplinary event that brings together experts from various fields to explore the dynamics of scientific research and innovation.

The conference serves as a platform for both producers—scientists from academia and industry—and consumers, including policymakers, publishers, funders, and administrators, to engage in meaningful dialogue.

ICSSI features science and technology policy environments, opportunities, and challenges around the world. This interaction aims to enhance the global relevance and impact of research in the science of science and innovation.

2025 Themes

Explore themes for the 2025 ICSSI Conference

How AI is Reshaping Research Workflows

From discovery to data analysis, writing, peer review, and beyond—how AI is transforming the research process

Equity and Inclusion in Science

Exploring the tension between equality and meritocratic values in scientific research

Should Scientists Judge Themselves? Insights from Distributed Peer Review

Rethinking funding models in the context of an evolving scientific landscape

Editorial Visions for the Science of Science

Editors of leading journals share their thoughts on emerging trends, research gaps, and future directions for the field

International Conference on the Science of Science and Innovation