Call for Papers: International Scientific Conference on Legal Frameworks Governing Digital Assets in Selected Regional Jurisdictions (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Vietnam.About the Conference
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (HCMULAW), Vietnam, has announced an International Scientific Conference on “Legal Frameworks Governing Digital Assets in Selected Regional Jurisdictions”, to be held on 14–15 December 2026 at the university’s campus in Ho Chi Minh City. Against the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the rapid expansion of the digital economy, the conference aims to provide an international academic forum for exchanging legislative experiences and discussing legal and regulatory approaches to digital assets.
Themes and Scope
The call notes that the emergence of various forms of digital assets has given rise to a wide range of novel legal issues. Papers are invited on the legal frameworks governing digital assets across regional jurisdictions, including questions arising from:
- Cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Digital data and tokenized assets
- Ownership and transactions in digital assets
- Investor protection and cybersecurity
- Anti-money laundering and public regulation
Who Can Submit
The Organizing Committee invites academics, researchers, lecturers, doctoral candidates, graduate students, legal practitioners, policymakers, and all interested scholars to submit papers and participate in academic discussions on emerging issues relating to the legal frameworks governing digital assets in the context of digital transformation and international integration.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: maximum 800 words, due by 31 July 2026
- Full paper: maximum 9,000 words, due by 30 September 2026
- Conference language: English
Publication Opportunities
Selected papers will be considered for publication in an international academic journal or an edited scholarly volume published by a reputable publisher following the conference.
Fee
The official call for papers does not mention any submission or registration fee. Participants may confirm fee and participation details with the organising contact, Mr. Le Minh Nhut, at lmnhut@hcmulaw.edu.vn.
How to Submit
Send your abstract (maximum 800 words) by email to lmnhut@hcmulaw.edu.vn on or before 31 July 2026. Authors of accepted abstracts submit full papers (maximum 9,000 words) by 30 September 2026. The conference contact is Mr. Le Minh Nhut, Lecturer in International Law at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.
About the Organiser
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law is a leading public law university in southern Vietnam. The conference comes as Vietnam itself rolls out its first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets — the Law on Digital Technology Industry, passed in June 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026 — making the comparative, region-focused theme especially timely.