RELATING SYSTEMS THINKING AND DESIGN

13-16 October 2026 | in-person event, Valentino Castle, Turin, Italy.
8-9 October | on-line session

The 15th Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium aims to explore the many Shades of Systemic Design by recognizing and cultivating multiple, coexisting ways of knowing and doing within the field

Organisers

RSD15 Symposium 2026

The conference is organised by Sys - Systemic Design Lab at Politecnico di Torino and the Systemic Design Association, supported by a network of people and teams working together. Discover who makes it possible.

ORGANISERS

Location

Venue: Castello del Valentino, Turin, Italy

The RSD15 Symposium will take place at the Castello del Valentino in Turin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the main campus of the Department of Architecture and Design at Politecnico di Torino. All plenary and parallel sessions will be held at this venue. Locations for workshops and the social dinner will be announced soon, easily accessible by public transport.

Getting there: Turin is well connected by train from major European cities, arriving at Porta Nuova railway station. The nearest airport is Torino-Caselle, with frequent bus and train connections to the city center (30-minute trip). Milan Malpensa Airport is also a convenient option, with hourly bus services to Turin (2-hour trip).