VIT School of Law, Chennai, in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Association of South India, invites submissions for the International Conference on Policies in Tech Law and Governance in the Global South.
The conference will take place on 5–6 February 2027 in hybrid mode at VIT Chennai. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 30 November 2026.
About the Organisers
VIT School of Law (VITSOL), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in law.
The conference is being organised in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Association of South India (IPASI).
About the Conference
The conference will examine technology regulation, public policy and governance from the perspective of the Global South.
It will bring together participants from academic, professional and policymaking backgrounds to discuss legal frameworks for emerging technologies, data protection, access to technology and sustainable development.
Themes
Submissions are invited on the following themes:
- Artificial intelligence governance.
- Data protection and privacy.
- Alternative dispute resolution and technology law governance.
- Technology and sustainable development.
- Intellectual property and access to technology.
- International trade and technology law.
Eligibility
The call is open to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Researchers and research scholars.
- Academics.
- Legal practitioners.
- Policymakers.
- Administrators.
Submission Guidelines
Authors should follow these requirements:
- Abstract: A maximum of 500 words.
- Full paper: Between 4,000 and 8,000 words, excluding the abstract and footnotes.
- Citation style: APA, seventh edition.
Shortlisted abstracts will be invited for full-paper submission.
Conference Dates and Mode
Dates: 5–6 February 2027.
Mode: Hybrid.
Physical venue: VIT School of Law, VIT Chennai.
Registration Fees for Indian Participants
| Participant category | Single-author submission | Co-authored submission |
|---|---|---|
| Students and research scholars | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| Academics and professionals | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
Applicable taxes are additional. Registration is to be completed after abstract acceptance.
Important Dates
| Stage | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission | 30 November 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 15 December 2026 |
| Registration | 27 December 2026 |
| Full-paper submission | 30 December 2026 |
| Conference | 5–6 February 2027 |
Contact
For queries, email:
How to Apply
Interested contributors should submit their abstract of up to 500 words through the designated online submission form by 30 November 2026.
Click here to submit your abstract
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