Integral University invites abstracts for its hybrid forensic sciences conference on 20–21 November 2026. Submit by 20 October 2026.
About Integral University, Lucknow
Integral University, Lucknow is a state private university established in 2004 and recognised by the University Grants Commission under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The University is accredited A+ by NAAC and recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Integral University offers more than 240 programmes across 47 disciplines and provides a multidisciplinary academic environment for research, innovation, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary scholarship. The conference is organised by its Faculty of Law in collaboration with Menoufiya University, Egypt.
About the Conference
The Two-Day International Conference on “Forensic Sciences for Advancing Justice: Integrating Law, Medical Science and Technology” will provide an interdisciplinary platform to examine the evolving role of forensic sciences in justice, healthcare, research, and technological governance. This forensic sciences conference will bring together forensic scientists, legal scholars, medical professionals, technologists, researchers, policymakers, law enforcement practitioners, academicians, and students.
The international conference in Lucknow will explore developments in forensic medicine, pathology, toxicology, DNA and genetic analysis, digital and cyber forensics, artificial intelligence, deepfakes, synthetic media, biotechnology, data protection, environmental forensics, and financial forensics.
About the Call for Papers
The call for papers invites original research abstracts and papers from academicians, researchers, legal professionals, forensic scientists, medical professionals, technologists, policymakers, research scholars, and students. Submissions may address any suitable issue within the broader conference theme, with interdisciplinary, comparative, and contemporary research on law, forensic science, medical science, and technology particularly encouraged.
Abstracts must be 250–300 words and include five keywords. The abstract should set out the research question or problem, central argument, proposed methodology or approach, and expected contribution or conclusion.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Research scholars
- Faculty members and academicians
- Legal professionals
- Forensic scientists and medical professionals
- Researchers, technologists, and policymakers
- Law enforcement professionals and participants from relevant disciplines
- International and foreign participants
Theme
Forensic Sciences for Advancing Justice: Integrating Law, Medical Science and Technology
Theme I: Law, Justice and Forensic Evidence
- Forensic institutions and criminal justice from India–Egypt perspectives
- Collection, preservation, integrity, and chain of custody of forensic evidence
- Forensic science in investigation, prosecution, and criminal advocacy
- Admissibility, evaluation, and expert testimony in courts
- Forensic science, human rights, access to justice, constitutional issues, ethics, privacy, and regulation
Theme II: Medical and Allied Sciences in Forensic Justice
- Forensic medicine, law, and justice
- Death investigation and forensic pathology
- Clinical forensics, injury documentation, and medico-legal practice
- Forensic toxicology, poisoning, and drug-related crimes
- DNA, serology, molecular forensics, human identification, and disaster victim identification
- Forensic psychology, psychiatry, sexual offences, child protection, and forensic radiology
Theme III: Technology, Innovation and the Future of Forensic Science
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive forensics
- Digital and cyber forensics
- Social media, deepfakes, and synthetic media investigations
- Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and financial forensics
- Biometrics, facial recognition, digital identification, geospatial technology, drones, and smart crime-scene tools
- Digital evidence, integrity, admissibility, legal frameworks, ethics, privacy, human rights, and international cooperation
The themes are suggestive and not exhaustive. Participants may choose a suitable topic aligned with the overall conference theme, including research focused on India, Egypt, or broader international perspectives.
Submission Categories
Abstract Submission
Participants must submit an original abstract of 250–300 words along with five keywords. A maximum of one co-author is permitted, and each participant may submit only one abstract.
Full Paper Submission
Only participants whose abstracts are selected will be eligible to submit a full paper. The full paper must contain 2,500–3,000 words, inclusive of the title, author details, and main text, but exclusive of footnotes. A maximum of two authors is permitted per paper.
Formatting Guidelines
- Paper size: A4
- Font: Times New Roman
- Main text: 12 pt; title and headings: 14 pt
- Footnotes: 10 pt
- Spacing: Single; alignment: Justified
- Subheadings: Bold and left-aligned
- Citation style: Authors are encouraged to follow the Bluebook, 20th Edition
- References must be provided through Word footnotes; a separate bibliography is not required
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be original, unpublished, and submitted in English.
- Abstracts must not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
- Abstracts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Plagiarism or similarity must not exceed 10%.
- AI-generated content must not exceed 10%.
- Only selected abstracts will be eligible for paper presentation.
- The full paper must substantially correspond with the accepted abstract.
- Selected papers may be considered for publication subject to applicable editorial and publication requirements.
- Presentation does not guarantee publication.
Registration Fees
- UG and PG Students: Online – ₹500; Offline – ₹800
- Faculty Members and Research Scholars: Online – ₹700; Offline – ₹1,200
- Others: Online – ₹700; Offline – ₹1,200
- International or Foreign Participants: $15
- Participation only, without presentation: Online – ₹300; Offline – ₹500
Co-authors are required to register separately and pay the applicable registration fee. No fee shall be refunded if an author fails to attend the conference on the scheduled date.
Conference Details
- Date: 20–21 November 2026
- Mode: Hybrid
- Venue: Main Campus, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226026
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission: 20 October 2026
- Screening and Selection: 25 October 2026
- Registration and Payment: 5 November 2026
- Hybrid Paper Presentation: 20–21 November 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 31 December 2026
Contact
For queries regarding the conference, abstract submission, registration, and participation, contact Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Faculty of Law, Integral University at +91-9415522249; Mohd. Ayaz Raza at +91-9044876699; or Abhinaya Thangaraj at +91-7985121227. Email: icforiul2026@gmail.com.
Application Procedure
Participants may register and submit their abstracts through the designated Google Forms. The registration process covers abstract submission and audience participation, while accepted presenters will receive further communication regarding final registration and presentation.
The abstract must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format and include the author name(s), institution or organisation, designation, discipline or year of study where applicable, email address, contact number, postal address, an abstract of 250–300 words, and five keywords. The abstract submission deadline is 20 October 2026.
Only selected abstracts will be eligible for presentation. The full paper submission deadline is 31 December 2026.
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