HSD Gathering 2026
Making Sense Together: Acting Wisely in a Changing World
How do we make sense of the complex world around us—together—so we can take meaningful, adaptive action?
Event venue: the Seminary of Vic, near Barcelona, Spain
Secure Your Spot Now for HSD Gathering 2026
$700 EUR
We are so excited to have you join us in Vic, Spain on
September 9 – 11, 2026
Introduce your brand
Join a global community of change leaders, organizational developers, agile practitioners, and systems thinkers for the 2026 Human Systems Dynamics Gathering.
Together, we’ll explore how to navigate uncertainty, strengthen collaboration, and expand what’s possible for our organizations and communities.
You’ll leave this event with:
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Enhanced adaptive capacity to respond to complexity with confidence.
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A stronger sense of community grounded in shared experience and mutual learning.
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New ways to open possibilities and spark innovation in your own context.
We’ll get there by:
Engaging with leading thinkers from across disciplines who are shaping the future of organizational and systems change
Sharing real-world stories and practices from around the globe.
Exploring together how we understand and act in times of uncertainty.
Applying Human Systems Dynamics models and methods to uncover insights and create options for action in complex environments
Come and be part of a vibrant, international gathering* that blends insight, practice, and possibility—
Because when we make sense together, we can act with greater purpose and impact.
*We anticipate having sessions in Spanish and Dutch, as well as English, which will be the main language for the Gathering
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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HSD Gathering 2026 happens at the Seminario Center, at Vic near Barcelona, Spain from September 9 – 11, 2026.
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Registration fees are $700 CAD, which is approximately $500 USD. Early bird costing is $625 CAD (~$450 USD) before Jan 31, 2025.
Fees include your registration, materials, lunch and snacks on both conference days, group dinner on May 29 and a welcome reception on May 28.
Accommodation rates start at approximately $100CAD (~$75USD) per person/night for on-campus townhouse residences.
13% HST will be added to all registration and accommodation fees at time of payment.
If you are able to “top up” your registration fees, the funds will go toward supporting the participation of youth, those in equity-deserving groups and those facing financial barriers.
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HSD Gathering 2025 has no current sponsors, so any financial support will come from the generous donations of the community. If you would like to be considered for financial support, please send an email to community@hsdgathering.org, indicating your need and let us know how you hope to contribute to the HSD community through your participation. We will distribute the available funds across as many requestors as possible.
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Guelph is a lovely university city about 1 hour west of Toronto, Ontario. You can find out more about the city and what is going on at gatheringuelph.com.
Here’s a Map to help you get your bearings!
You can get to Guelph by air through Toronto Pearson Airport – YYZ (75 mins from Guelph), Hamilton International Airport -YHM (60 mins from Guelph), or Region of Waterloo International Airport – YKF (30 mins from Guelph). Shuttle services are available to and from each of these airports.
If you opt for a shuttle or limo service, we suggest booking with Red Car Service online. When you make your reservation online at www.redcarservice.com and enter the code HSDGathering (valid through June 7, 2025) in the Booking Code field, it will unlock the following discounts per direction:
Discounts
$15.00 – Hamilton International Airport – Shared Ride only
$20.00 – Toronto International Airport – Shared Ride or Private
$15.00 – Toronto Island Airport – Private only
$15.00 – Waterloo International Airport – Shared Ride Only
Please note: When you book more than one passenger and a round trip, the cost per person decreases. A core team member will reach out one month prior with some help in self-organizing shared rides. Please look for an email with a link to a brief transportation logistics query.Via Rail and GO Transit offer regular train service to Guelph, although schedule options may be limited.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.You can expect 2 full days (9am – 5pm) of connection and learning. The program will have a mix of structured (panel discussion, practice stories) and semi-structured sessions (Inquiry, Open Space, World Cafe, etc) alongside plenty of time to get to know your peers and their work better.
There will be purely social times, too – at the reception on Wed night, the group dinner on Thurs night and before- and after-hours of the Gathering.
The Arboretum also has kilometers of trails and lovely gardens to explore while connecting with fellow Gatherers.
We hope you will leave HSD Gathering 2025 filled with energy and ideas for how you can work with complexity in your world, and with a long list of peers who are excited to help you, challenge your thinking and just generally cheer you on!
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Simply go to the Registration page, and click on the link. Complete the Registration Form and complete your payment. Early bird discounts are available until Jan 31, 2025, so be sure to register soon to take advantage of the savings.
If you are interested in staying on-campus, please indicate this on your form and we will make sure you are notified when the accommodation booking is available for 2025 (watch for an email from U of G in mid-January).
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You can stay on campus or in a nearby hotel, so you are close to all of the action!
The on-campus option is in townhouse style residences (typically 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom units) about a 10 – 15 minute walk through the Arboretum to our venue. Accessible units are available, and transportation to the Arboretum Centre (our venue, also fully accessible) can be arranged.
