International Conclave on Sports Law & Global Sports Governance

The School of Law, DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai invites you to the International Conclave on Sports Law & Global Sports Governance — themed Governance, Commercialisation and Sustainability in Contemporary Sport. Held as Session II of the School's Lecture-cum-Discussion Series, the conclave runs on 16–17 October 2026 in hybrid mode (physical and online).

As sport becomes more global and commercialised, it raises complex legal and governance questions around regulatory frameworks, dispute resolution, integrity, and athlete rights. This two-day conclave brings together scholars, practitioners, sports federation administrators, and global experts to engage with these issues, and lays the academic foundation for the School's proposed specialised LL.M. in International Sports Law and Governance.

The School of Law is a student-centric institution within DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai. It offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical and practical legal education across B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.A. LL.B., LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes, and is well regarded for industry-aligned, practice-driven teaching. The University, established over two decades ago on its 72-acre Nerul campus, is recognised for excellence in higher education across law, healthcare, and other disciplines.

Papers are invited across three tracks aligned to the conclave sessions:

• Track 1 — Integrity, Ethics & Human Rights in Sport: anti-doping jurisprudence and WADA/NADA compliance, athlete rights and contract integrity, corruption and match-fixing prevention.
• Track 2 — Mega Sporting Events & ESG Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Governance challenges in Olympics, World Cups and global sporting events, host-nation legal liabilities, sustainability and legacy planning.
• Track 3 — Sport, Media, Commercialisation & Cricket Governance: broadcasting and digital media rights, intellectual property and athlete NIL rights, sports agents and regulatory compliance.

The call is open to a broad international audience, including:

• Academics, faculty, and Ph.D. / research scholars
• Legal practitioners and corporate legal professionals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate law students (LL.B. / LL.M.) and Sports Management students
• International contributors

No restriction on nationality or institutional affiliation is stated.

Abstract: 250–300 words, stating your research question, methodology, and key arguments, with 3–5 keywords.

Full paper (on acceptance): 4,000–6,000 words including footnotes; Times New Roman, size 12; 1.5 line spacing; citations in Bluebook 21st Edition format. Submissions are in Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx).

All submissions undergo blind peer review. Highly rated papers are allocated premium plenary presentation slots.

The conclave selects its Top 10 peer-reviewed research papers for presentation, feeding into the academic foundation of the proposed LL.M. programme and the School's institutional policy work. All ten selected presenters receive plaques and certificates, and a special plaque is awarded to the best paper presenter.

The presenter fee is payable only after your abstract is accepted:

• Professionals (lawyers / practitioners / corporate executives): INR 2,500 / USD 50
• Research scholars (Ph.D. candidates / research fellows): INR 2,000 / USD 40
• UG & PG students (LL.B. / LL.M. / Sports Management): INR 1,500 / USD 30

Attendees who are not presenting pay INR 1,000 / USD 10.

Abstract submission deadline: 15 July 2026 (this is the entry gate). After acceptance, you register, pay the applicable fee, and submit your full paper. The conclave takes place on 16–17 October 2026 in hybrid mode.

Email your abstract in MS Word format to dypsol.events@dypatil.edu, with a copy (CC) to abhishek.srivastava@dypatil.edu. Use the subject line: (Your Name)-Abstract Submission: Sports Law Conclave 2026. You may also complete the online registration form linked under Important Links.

• Abstract of 250–300 words with research question, methodology, and key arguments
• 3–5 keywords included
• File saved as MS Word (.doc / .docx)
• Correct subject line: (Your Name)-Abstract Submission: Sports Law Conclave 2026
• Emailed to dypsol.events@dypatil.edu, CC abhishek.srivastava@dypatil.edu
• Submitted on or before 15 July 2026