International Conference on Navigating the Intersection of IPR, Global Politics, and Sustainable Development

About the Organization / Opportunity

Karnavati University (NAAC Grade A+) is a premier State Private University recognized for academic excellence and interdisciplinary education, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Its constituent institution, the Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), is recognized by the Bar Council of India and is committed to fostering academic rigor, ethical grounding, and practical competence. The Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR) at UWSL serves as an advanced academic platform aimed at shaping international and domestic IP regimes through cutting-edge policy intervention, scholarly discourse, and interdisciplinary legal research.

Conference Overview & Core Themes

CRIPR, UWSL, Karnavati University, in collaboration with the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), is organizing a prestigious Two-Day International Conference on Navigating the Intersection of IPR, Global Politics, and Sustainable Development: Bridging the North-South Divide in the Digital Era. The conference invites scholarly contributions that critically assess the global IP framework in contemporary political and sustainable contexts.

Core Themes:

• The IP and Politics
• The IP and Sustainability
• Human-Centric Rights

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Length: 300–500 words accompanied by 3–5 targeted keywords.
• Author Details: Full name, institutional affiliation, and contact details must be included.
• Formatting: Font: Times New Roman, Size 12; Line Spacing: 1.5 for main text. Format: .doc or .docx.
• Citations: Follow APA Style for references (no footnotes required).
• Co-authorship: Permitted up to two (2) authors.

Eligibility & Qualifications

The conference is open to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) law and interdisciplinary students, research scholars, academicians, and legal professionals.

Registration & Participation Fees

• Students & Research Scholars: ₹800
• Professionals, Faculty, and Lawyers: ₹1,200
• International Participants: Free (No registration fee)

Important Dates & Timeline

• Abstract Submission Deadline: November 01, 2026
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: November 06, 2026
• Submission of First Draft: January 15, 2027
• Conference Dates: April 23–24, 2027
• Submission of Full Chapter: May 30, 2027

How to Apply / Registration Details

Interested participants must submit their abstracts using the official Google Form before the deadline.

Official Document / Notification

📄 Click here to view / download the official PDF brochure