The Sustainability Conoscente Network is responsible for hosting an annual conference: the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology. Now in our 32nd year, ISSST is one of the longest-running research conferences on sustainability at the intersection of technology, policy, and behavior. We are a vibrant community of engineers, scientists, professionals, and educators, sharing cutting-edge research and collaborations. Our mission is to think beyond the traditional and envision a future where science has no limits.

We are a volunteer-run, non-profit community, led primarily by academics and government analysts. We aim to be a welcoming space for participants from all sectors, from engineering, industrial ecology, sustainable consumption and production, and beyond. A key distinguishing feature of our conference is an openness to unconventional and creative sessions or activities.