Call for Papers | Athena 5.0 – A National Conference by NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai: Submit by Dec 7

About the Conference

Athena 5.0 is the fifth edition of the National Conference, providing an academic platform for scholars, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, students and industry professionals to examine the relationship between media, communication, technology and the regulation of public discourse.

The conference will be held in hybrid mode on 23 January 2027 (Saturday). Accepted papers will be presented during the conference, and the top 10 papers will be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed, ISBN-numbered journal.

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Theme

Media, Communication, Technology and the Regulation of Public Discourse: National and International Perspectives

Sub-Themes

The conference will cover the following sub-themes:

1. Freedom of Speech, Expression and the Limits of Public Discourse
2. Media Ethics, Journalism and Accountability in the Digital Age
3. Social Media Governance, Platform Liability and Digital Content Regulation
4. Misinformation, Disinformation and the Integrity of Public Discourse
5. Privacy, Surveillance, Reputation and Personality Rights in Media
6. Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes and the Future of Media Regulation
7. Advertising, Influencer Culture and Consumer Protection in Digital Media
8. Intellectual Property, Digital Creativity and the Global Media Economy
9. Political Communication, Electoral Discourse and Media in Democracy
10. Film, Creative Expression and Comparative Media Regulation

Note: The above sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Submissions addressing other related topics within the broader conference theme are also welcome.

About Call for Papers

Original and unpublished research articles, review papers and empirical studies are invited from students, research scholars, academicians, legal practitioners and industry professionals across India.

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Papers may adopt either a national or international perspective. Co-authorship is permitted, with a maximum of three authors per submission.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Interested authors must adhere to the following requirements while preparing their abstracts:

• Word Limit: 350–400 words, excluding the title and keywords.
• Content: The abstract must outline the research theme, topic, objectives, methodology, scope and key arguments.
• Title: The title must be concise and descriptive, limited to 15 words, bold and centre-aligned.
• Format: Times New Roman font, 14-point headings and 12-point body text, 1.5 line spacing and justified alignment.
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only.

Full Paper Submission Guidelines

Selected authors will be invited to submit their full papers in accordance with the following guidelines:

• Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words, excluding footnotes.
• Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition).
• Font and Formatting: Times New Roman, 14-point headings and 12-point body text.
• Footnotes: 10-point font with single line spacing.
• Line Spacing: 1.5 for the main text.
• Alignment: Justified.
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only.

Structure of the Full Paper:

The manuscript must follow the prescribed structure:

1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Research Objectives and Methodology
4. Analysis and Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. References

Originality Requirements:

• The paper must not have been submitted, published or presented elsewhere.
• Plagiarism and AI-content limits will be communicated by the Organising Committee.

Awards and Recognition

The conference offers a total prize pool of ₹15,000, with awards in the following categories:

• Best Paper
• Second Best Paper
• Best Presenter

In addition:

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• The top 10 papers will be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed, ISBN-numbered journal.
• All registered participants will receive an e-certificate of participation.
• Participants will receive a 10% scholarship code from Lawoctopus for its courses.

Registration Fees

The registration fees are inclusive of GST and are as follows:

Offline Participation: An additional ₹500 will be charged towards food and other essentials.

Registration and Submission Procedure

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Interested participants must complete the following steps:

1. Abstract Submission: Submit the abstract in Word format through the designated Abstract Submission Form.
2. Acceptance and Registration: Upon acceptance of the abstract, pay the applicable registration fee and complete the registration process through the Registration Form. Fees are payable only after acceptance has been communicated.
3. Full Paper Submission: Submit the full paper in Word format by 15 January 2027 through the Full Paper Submission Form.
4. Presentation Submission: Submit the presentation (PPT) by 20 January 2027 through the designated PPT Submission Form.

Important Dates

Contact Information

For queries regarding the conference, interested participants may contact the Publication and Seminar Committee, SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai.

Address: Plot No. 2, Near Pethpada Metro Station, Pethpada, Sector 33, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210.

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

• HoD Admin: +91 62873 98411
• HoD Communications: +91 70450 15555

Important Links

• Abstract Submission: Click Here
• Registration and Payment: Click Here
• Full Paper Submission: Click Here
• PPT Submission: Click Here