Rethinking Economy, Democracy, and Ecological Futures
System Reset is a conference designed to question the systems we’ve inherited — economic, social, technological, and environmental — and explore how they can be redesigned for a more resilient future.
International conferences 
Leading thinkers & practitioners Post-growth, democracy Ecological transition
International conferences
Leading thinkers & practitioners Post-growth, democracy Ecological transition
A conference series rethinking economy, democracy, and ecological futures.
System Reset is an international conference platform that brings together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and members of the public to explore how economic and democratic systems can be redesigned for a rapidly changing world.
At a time of accelerating climate crisis, widening inequality, and democratic strain, System Reset creates space for critical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and practical exploration of alternatives beyond business-as-usual.
Upcoming Event
Reclaiming the Future
Building a Democratic and Ecological Economy
A two-day international gathering focused on rethinking economic purpose, democratic participation, and post-growth pathways towards a fair and sustainable future for all.
Hybrid international conference · Venue to be announced
Upcoming Conferences
Reclaiming the Future Dublin 2026
A conference series rethinking economy, democracy, and ecological futures. System Reset: Reclaiming the Future is a two-day international conference focused on building democratic and ecological economic systems in response to climate crisis, inequality, and...
AREA OF FOCUS
Across its conferences, System Reset explores interconnected themes that sit at the heart of today’s social and ecological challenges.
These focus areas provide continuity across events while allowing each conference to respond to its specific context and place.
Democratic and ecological economies
Economic democracy, ownership, and participation
Policy innovation and real-world practice
Civic imagination and systems change
News & Blog
The Rise of Circular Municipalities
A new report from the 2026 International Workshop on Circular Economy highlights a breakthrough in “Industrial Symbiosis” across medium-sized cities.
Collaborative Research: The Wellbeing Economy Alliance
System Reset has established a new research partnership with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) to document local democratic innovations.
Global Growth Projections and the Post-Growth Pivot
New data released in early 2026 suggests a continued slowdown in traditional GDP expansion, with UNCTAD projecting a global growth rate of just 2.6%.