The International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and the Law of Agency organised by IMS Law College, Noida invites registrations from law students, researchers, and professionals interested in the evolving intersection of AI and private law.
The seminar will examine how traditional principles of agency law apply to autonomous AI systems acting in legal and commercial contexts.
About the College
The seminar is organised by Institute of Management Studies Noida, a premier higher education institution established in 1998.
IMS Noida offers multidisciplinary academic programs across several domains including:
Management
- BBA
- MBA
Law (IMS Law College)
- BA LL.B.
- B.Com LL.B.
- LL.B.
Information Technology
- BCA
- MCA
Journalism and Mass Communication
- BAJMC
- MAJMC
The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and the National Board of Accreditation.
IMS Noida is known for its industry-oriented curriculum, research focus, and collaborations with global institutions.
About the International Seminar
The International Seminar on AI and the Law of Agency focuses on the growing role of artificial intelligence systems acting as autonomous agents in legal and commercial relationships.
As AI tools increasingly perform decision-making roles, the seminar will examine important legal questions such as:
- Whether AI systems can function as legal agents
- Liability and accountability when AI systems make decisions
- Authority and representation in AI-driven transactions
- Regulatory and ethical concerns regarding autonomous systems
The seminar will provide comparative perspectives from common law and civil law traditions.
Key Discussion Themes
The seminar will explore several emerging issues including:
- Legal status of AI agents under existing agency law frameworks
- Attribution of liability when AI systems act on behalf of individuals or corporations
- Comparative international approaches to AI governance
- Ethical and regulatory challenges of autonomous decision-making
- The future of private law in an AI-driven legal ecosystem
Speaker Profile
The seminar will feature Salvatore Tolone Azzariti, a distinguished scholar in private law.
Academic Background
- MJur and DPhil in Law from University of Oxford
- Law degree from University of Naples Federico II
Academic Positions
Dr. Tolone Azzariti has taught at several prestigious institutions including:
- University of Oxford Faculty of Law
- Woxsen University
- University of Buenos Aires
He has also served as a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College and Magdalen College, Oxford.
Areas of Specialisation
His research focuses on:
- Property rights
- Contract law
- Tort law and liability
- International private law
- Human rights law
- Globalisation and legal theory
He is also associated with Estudio Durrieu, an international legal practice involved in cross-border litigation and transnational legal matters.
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Who Should Attend?
The seminar is ideal for:
- Law students interested in technology law and AI regulation
- Management students exploring corporate law and AI governance
- Young professionals and researchers working on AI ethics and digital law
Participants will gain insights into how traditional legal doctrines are evolving to regulate intelligent technologies.
Why Attend?
Participants will benefit from:
- Interaction with international legal scholars and AI law experts
- Exposure to cutting-edge research on AI and private law
- Understanding emerging legal challenges related to autonomous AI systems
- E-certificates for all registered participants
Mode and Timing
Mode: Online (Google Meet)
Time: 4:00 PM
Registration Details
Registration Fee: Free
Registration Deadline: 17 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Interested participants must register through the official form.
After registering, participants must join the official WhatsApp group for updates.
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Contact Information
Prof. (Dr.) Govind Prasad Goyal
Dean – Students’ Welfare
Contact: +91 9971129012