Announcements

We are excited to invite you to the inaugural NetLogo Conference in Chicago this summer!

The conference will bring together the global community of NetLogo researchers, educators, and developers to share work, exchange ideas, and connect in person.

What to expect

• Keynote speakers:
  • Professor Uri Wilensky, creator of NetLogo
  • Professor Josh Epstein, founding Director of the NYU Agent-Based Modeling Laboratory
  • Professor Moira Zellner, Director of Participatory Modeling and Data Science, Northeastern University.
• Contributed presentations: talks, posters, and demonstrations of research using NetLogo
• Workshops: topics including sensitivity analysis, GIS integration, NetLogo + AI and more
• Industry panel: companies using ABM in practice including Epistemix, Macrocosm, and Aleria

The conference welcomes users across research domains (e.g., ecology, epidemiology, economics, biology, social science, and beyond), as well as beginners and experienced modelers alike.

Full details on the conference website: conference.netlogo.org/2026

Details

• Dates: June 29–July 1, 2026 (Mon–Wed)
• Location: Student Center East, University of Illinois Chicago, 750 S. Halsted St. (easily accessible by train from both Chicago airports, with low-cost dorm lodging nearby)
• Early bird registration (until May 1st, then prices go up $50-100):
  • Standard: $450
  • K-12 Teachers: $250
  • Students (undergrad and grad): $200
• Register: conference.netlogo.org/2026

We hope to see you there!

NetLogo Conference 2026 in Chicago

Dates: June 29 - July 1, 2026

The NetLogo Center is excited to announce the inaugural NetLogo Conference this summer in Chicago! Join researchers, educators, artists, and business professionals sharing how they use agent-based modeling in their work. The conference will include research presentations, educational presentations, networking events, and educational workshops (e.g., NetLogo + GIS, ABM + AI, designing curricula with NetLogo). Abstract/proposal submissions are now open.

Deadline for abstract/proposal submissions: March 2, 2026

Full conference details and proposal submissions here: https://conference.netlogo.org/2026/

NetLogo 7.0.3 has been released! Download here. Full release announcement here.

We are very excited to announce the release of NetLogo 7! This is a major update and introduces some important changes to the interface and functionality. You can download here. If you are using the Beta version, we recommend downloading this version.

To learn more, check out:

• This short video tour
• This Transition Guide
• The full release notes