Two-Day Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Approaches of Legal Governance

About the Conference: Date: 20th & 21st November 2026 Venue: Kalinga University Campus Mode: Hybrid Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDGs 4, 9, 16, and 17 About Kalinga University: Established in 2013, Kalinga University is one of India's leading private universities, strategically located in the Smart City of New Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The University has consistently secured a position among the Top 101–150 Universities in India in the NIRF Rankings 2025 for the fourth consecutive year and has earned NAAC B+ accreditation, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and quality education. About the Faculty of Law: The Faculty of Law at Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, is committed to promoting academic excellence and professional development in legal education. With a team of distinguished scholars and experienced faculty members, it provides students with a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in the evolving legal profession. The Faculty adopts an innovative and holistic approach to legal education through interactive teaching methodologies and experiential learning opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to address contemporary legal challenges, enabling students to develop the knowledge and competencies needed to navigate the complexities of today's legal landscape. Students benefit from modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, a moot courtroom, and an academically stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking, legal research, ethical practice, and professional integrity. Through its commitment to quality education and continuous learning, the Faculty of Law has established itself as a premier destination for aspiring legal professionals. About the Two-Day Global Conference: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies, reshaping legal systems across the world. From automated decision-making in commercial transactions and predictive policing to AI-generated intellectual property and algorithmic tools in judicial processes, AI continues to redefine governance and legal frameworks. While these technologies promise greater efficiency, innovation, and improved access to justice, they also raise significant concerns relating to accountability, transparency, bias, privacy, liability, and the protection of fundamental human rights. As AI technologies continue to evolve, legal systems across different jurisdictions are adopting diverse regulatory approaches. Questions surrounding the authorship of AI-generated works, criminal liability for autonomous systems, algorithmic discrimination in courts, data protection in healthcare technologies, cross-border cyber risks, and international norms governing autonomous weapons have intensified the need for comparative legal dialogue. The absence of uniform global standards further complicates enforcement, jurisdictional accountability, and regulatory harmonisation. Understanding these multidimensional challenges is essential for developing coherent and future-ready legal frameworks. Comparative legal analysis enables policymakers, researchers, and legal scholars to identify best practices, bridge regulatory gaps, and formulate adaptive legal responses. Commercial law, criminal justice, intellectual property, judicial institutions, healthcare regulation, cyber law, and international legal mechanisms must evolve in a balanced manner that promotes innovation while safeguarding constitutional values and human dignity. The Two-Day Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Approaches of Legal Governance aims to provide a global platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among academicians, judges, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and civil society representatives. The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, research paper presentations, and case study analyses examining comparative AI governance models across different jurisdictions. The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and generate meaningful policy recommendations that contribute to the responsible regulation of Artificial Intelligence. By examining AI from the perspectives of commercial law, criminal law, intellectual property, judicial systems, healthcare, cyber law, and international law, the conference aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of emerging AI-driven legal challenges while inspiring actionable strategies for ethical, accountable, and globally harmonised AI governance. Call for Papers: The Faculty of Law, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, invites original and substantial research papers for the Two-Day Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Approaches of Legal Governance, scheduled to be held on 20th & 21st November 2026. Contributions in the form of full-length scholarly papers documenting original research are invited from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and scholars. Theme: Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Approaches of Legal Governance Sub-Themes: AI in Commercial Law and Financial Regulation: This track explores AI-driven contracts and smart contracts, algorithmic decision-making in banking, fintech, and digital transactions, consumer protection in AI-powered marketplaces, corporate social responsibility in the technology sector, antitrust implications of AI in markets, data privacy regulations and competition law, taxation challenges in the era of AI, public-private partnerships in AI oversight, and comparative regulatory approaches in global trade. AI in Criminal Law: Topics include criminal liability for AI-assisted offences, autonomous systems and mens rea, AI in predictive policing, criminal liability for deepfake offences, sentencing algorithms focusing on fairness and bias, and digital forensics with authenticity verification. Intellectual Property Law and Innovation in AI: This track covers copyright ownership of AI-generated works, patentability of AI inventions, AI and traditional knowledge protection, intellectual property rights and AI innovation, trade secrets and AI technology, trade law and the global AI market, and comparative intellectual property reforms in the United States, the European Union, India, and Japan. Access to Justice Through AI: The focus areas include online dispute resolution, AI-powered legal aid services, chatbots and virtual assistants for legal aid, AI in pro bono legal services, justice technology for vulnerable communities, AI tools in Indian courts for case management, translation and legal research, judicial decision-making ethics, digital courts and e-governance, and comparative judicial technology models from the United Kingdom, Estonia, and Singapore. AI, Healthcare, and Legal Governance: This track examines the regulation of AI in healthcare, data protection and privacy in AI-driven health systems, liability and accountability in AI-based medical decisions, ethical and legal issues in AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment, intellectual property rights in AI-generated medical innovations, AI and the right to health, informed consent in AI-based healthcare systems, digital health policies and AI integration in India, AI in rural and remote healthcare delivery, and global regulatory approaches to AI in healthcare. Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity: Key areas include data protection in AI systems, personal data protection in AI-driven environments, privacy challenges associated with big data and machine learning, consent and data ownership in digital ecosystems, the role of encryption and cryptography, cybersecurity risks in AI-enabled technologies, liability arising from data breaches, international collaboration and standardisation, ethical considerations in AI governance, regulatory challenges in emerging technologies, and transparency and explainability in AI-driven decision-making. Legal Policies and Deepfakes: This track focuses on legislative responses to deepfakes, intellectual property rights in the era of deepfakes, privacy concerns and regulatory frameworks, criminal liability for deepfake offences, digital forensics and authenticity verification, the impact of deepfakes on political discourse and election integrity, media and journalism ethics, cross-border regulatory challenges, and technology-assisted dispute resolution for deepfake-related issues. AI in Legal Practice and Education: Topics include digital literacy and legal education, innovative AI tools for legal research and analysis, AI-enhanced legal writing and document generation, virtual legal assistants in law firms, simulation and training in legal education, ethical considerations in AI-driven legal practice, predictive legal analytics, the future of legal practice, adapting legal curricula to AI advancements, and AI's role in promoting diversity in the legal profession. Digital Sovereignty and Ethical Challenges: This track explores AI and human rights law, autonomous weapons and international humanitarian law, data governance and digital sovereignty, digital citizenship and rights, digital imperialism and global technology influence, cybersecurity and international security implications, cross-border AI governance, global AI treaties and regulatory harmonisation, and the role of WTO, WIPO, and United Nations bodies in AI regulation. Researchers are also encouraged to submit papers on other relevant topics aligned with the overall conference theme. Submission Guidelines: Abstract Submission: The abstract must be submitted in Microsoft Word format on an A4-sized page using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and 1.5-line spacing. It should not exceed 300 words and must include a maximum of eight keywords. The abstract should include the Title of the Paper, Name of the Author(s), Designation, Institute/University/College/Organisation, Contact Number, E-mail Address, and Correspondence Address. In the case of multiple authors, the corresponding author should be clearly identified. Full Paper Submission: The full paper should be between 5,000 and 6,000 words, excluding footnotes. The main text must be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, 10-point font, with single-line spacing. Endnotes will not be accepted. One-inch margins should be maintained on all sides of the document. Citations must follow the Bluebook (20th Edition) citation style. Papers should be submitted in .docx (Microsoft Word) format. The full paper submission link will be shared via e-mail after the abstract has been accepted. Participants must also upload their full paper through the registration form. Registration is mandatory upon acceptance of the abstract. Abstracts or full papers submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted abstracts will be eligible for presentation. A maximum of two authors is permitted per paper, and at least one author must attend the conference to present the paper. All submissions must be original and unpublished. Papers with more than 10% similarity will be disqualified. Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th August 2026 Confirmation of Abstract Acceptance: 31st August 2026 Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment: 30th September 2026 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15th October 2026 Conference Dates: 20th & 21st November 2026 Mode of Conference: Hybrid (Online & Offline) Fee Payment: Participants are required to complete the registration fee payment using the following bank details: Bank Name: Punjab National Bank (PNB) Account Name: Kalinga University Faculty of Law Account Number: 1744100100003546 IFSC Code: PUNB0174410 After making the payment, participants must complete the registration form and upload a screenshot of the payment confirmation. Registration Fee: Faculty & Other Educators: INR 1,500/- Research Scholars: INR 1,500/- UG & PG Students: INR 1,200/- Industry Experts: INR 2,500/- International Participants: USD 50/- Law Firms, Senior Counsel & General Counsel: INR 5,000/- Advocates Below 40 Years: INR 1,200/- Additional Registration Information: An additional INR 250/- will be applicable for all categories after the registration deadline. An additional USD 20/- will be applicable for international participants after the registration deadline. Participants from Kalinga University and institutions having an MoU with Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, are eligible for a 50% concession on the registration fee. Accommodation will be arranged upon prior request, subject to availability and applicable charges. The registration fee includes a conference kit, high tea, lunch, and snacks for both conference days. Awards: Every participant will receive a Certificate/E-Certificate. Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the three best paper presentations. The 10 best selected papers will be published in a reputed Scopus-indexed journal. Other selected papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN. The conference proceedings will be released during the inaugural session of the conference. Note: Authors are required to bear the publication charges for publication in the Scopus-indexed journal. A soft copy of the edited book or conference proceedings will be provided to the authors. Hard copies will be made available upon request at applicable charges. Sponsorship Levels: Platinum Sponsorship (INR 1,00,000/-): Includes 5 complimentary delegate passes, 4 complimentary standees/banners, a 5-minute address to the audience, dedicated product display space, prominent logo placement on conference materials, inserts/flyers in conference kits, 4 full-page advertisements in the conference proceedings, a 5-minute promotional video, a conference kit, and a memento. Diamond Sponsorship (INR 50,000/-): Includes 3 complimentary delegate passes, 1 complimentary standee/banner, prominent logo placement on conference materials, inserts/flyers in conference kits, 2 full-page advertisements in the conference proceedings, a 5-minute promotional video, a conference kit, and a memento. Gold Sponsorship (INR 25,000/-): Includes 2 complimentary delegate passes, logo placement on conference materials, 1 full-page advertisement in the conference proceedings, a conference kit, and a memento. Silver Sponsorship (INR 15,000/-): Includes 1 complimentary delegate pass, logo placement on conference materials, a conference kit, and a memento. Bronze Sponsorship (INR 10,000/-): Includes logo placement on conference materials.