2-Day International Conference on Private International Law in the Era of New Emerging Technologies by VIT: Submit by Mar 10

About the Organisation

VIT-AP School of Law, a constituent of VIT-AP University, Amaravati, is committed to academic excellence and interdisciplinary legal research. The School regularly conducts seminars, conferences, and workshops to promote scholarly engagement.

The conference is being organized in collaboration with the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), a premier institution dedicated to the study, research, and promotion of international law in India.

About the Opportunity

VIT-AP School of Law, in collaboration with the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), is organizing a Two-Day International Conference on “Private International Law in the Era of New Emerging Technologies: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward” on 24^th–25^th April 2026 in Hybrid Mode.

The conference invites original and unpublished research papers from academicians, professionals, practitioners, research scholars, and students on contemporary issues in Private International Law in the context of emerging technologies.

About the Journal

This is a conference-based Call for Papers. Selected papers:

• May be published in an edited book by a reputed publisher (Taylor & Francis/Thomson Reuters) with ISBN; or
• The Best 20 papers may be published in a SCOPUS-indexed journal (as per MoU, with additional payment).
• Publication will be subject to peer review and publisher policies.

About Call for Papers

The conference aims to deliberate upon the evolving challenges of Private International Law in the era of emerging technologies such as AI, digital platforms, cross-border data flows, e-commerce, cyber disputes, and related regulatory complexities.

Participants are encouraged to explore doctrinal, comparative, policy-oriented, and interdisciplinary perspectives within the broad theme of the conference.

Eligibility

• Academicians
• Legal Professionals and Practitioners
• Research Scholars
• Law Students
• Scholars from allied social sciences
• Co-authorship is permitted (maximum of four authors).

Theme

Private International Law in the Era of New Emerging Technologies: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward

(Sub-themes may include cross-border digital disputes, jurisdictional challenges, data protection, AI governance, cyber law conflicts, e-commerce regulations, and related areas.)

Submission Categories

Abstract Submission

• Maximum 250 words (inclusive of 4–5 keywords)
• Must include a brief bio-note (60 words) mentioning email ID, contact number, designation, and official address
• PDF format only
• Full Paper Submission (after acceptance)
• 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes)
• To be submitted in MS Word format

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Citation Style: APA (7^th Edition) for references and Bluebook (21^st Edition) for footnotes
• Language: English only
• The final paper must include suggestions/recommendations.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• All papers will undergo similarity checks through approved software.
• Papers exceeding 10% similarity and AI content above 5% shall be rejected.
• Papers will undergo a blind peer review process.
• Selection for presentation does not guarantee publication.

Submission Deadline

1. Abstract Submission Deadline: 10^th March 2026
2. Intimation of Acceptance: 15^th March 2026
3. Registration Deadline: 15^th April 2026
4. Full Paper Submission Deadline: 20^th April 2026
5. Conference Dates: 24^th–25^th April 2026

Submission Procedure

• Abstract Submission Link is here.
• Payment Link (after acceptance) is here.
• Registration fee is payable only after abstract acceptance.

Registration Fees

1. Academicians & Professionals: ₹1500
2. Research Scholars: ₹800
3. Students: ₹500
4. Participation without presentation: ₹300

The brochure is here.