DMDU Society Annual Meeting
The Water Institute is proud to host 2026 Annual Conference of the Society for Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty (DMDU) November 9-12, 2026.
The event will take place at The Water Campus located along the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Register Now
Registration is now open!
To register, log in to Ex Ordo here. Registration closes August 31, 2026.
Regular Registration: $450
Student Registration: $250
Online only: $50
Pay by card or bank transfer to guarantee your registration. Check the conference terms and conditions to find out about cancelling your registration or getting a refund.
If you have any questions, contact the conference organizers at dmdu2026@thewaterinstitute.org.
ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
Global political, informational, and social shifts are upending the global policy environment. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and shifts in global decision-making mechanisms are changing the toolkit that policy makers have to navigate and respond to complex, daunting problems like economic growth and stability, pandemic response and prevention, resource management, disaster and emergency response, and more in an uncertain environment.
In 2026, we invite the DMDU community to explore how innovations in DMDU methods can help a broader range of decisionmakers navigate this evolving landscape and facilitate change. Key questions that we seek to explore include:
- How can DMDU methods and processes be better integrated into organizational decision-making across public and private institutions navigating rapid, disruptive change?
- How can DMDU methods scale to overcome science-policy barriers to become accessible both to specialists and practitioners?
- What advances in DMDU methods and tools can improve the ability to inform the most challenging decisions facing public and private institutions?
- What tools and analytical approaches can make DMDU and its processes more accessible to decision makers?
Lodging
Group rates will be available at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center within walking distance of the meeting venue:
- Complimentary airport shuttle
- Spaces available for dinner/gatherings (if needed)
- $149/night group block rate
- 1.6 km walk along river to The Estuary
Several other hotels are also available in the area. Explore local options here in Google Maps.
Key Dates
Call for Abstracts: February 11, 2026
Conference Abstract Submissions: Due May 29, 2026
Abstract Selection: Notification by June 16, 2026
Registration Opens: July 6, 2026
Registration Closes: Aug. 31, 2026
Conference: Nov. 9-12, 2026
About the Venue
The Estuary at the Water Campus is 6,000-square-foot event venue located in downtown Baton Rouge within the Center for Coastal & Deltaic Solutions. The Estuary and the Center are part of the 35-acre Water Campus, home to The Water Institute, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and the Louisiana State University Center for River Studies.
