International Conference on Arbitration, Technology and Global Justice, 2026 [Hybrid]

The International Conference on "Arbitration, Technology and Global Justice" is organised by the University School of Law, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, Punjab, in collaboration with the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC), New Delhi, a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament and declared an institution of national importance.

The conference establishes an interdisciplinary academic platform examining the transformative relationship between arbitration, emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, blockchain, online dispute resolution, smart contracts, digital evidence) and contemporary global legal governance. It convenes judges, arbitrators, legal practitioners, policymakers, academicians, researchers, industry experts and students across jurisdictions.

• In Collaboration With: India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC), New Delhi
• Supporting Partner: International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad
• Knowledge Partner: Samvad Mediation Centre, Lucknow
• Media Partner: Knowledge Steez
• Outreach Partner: Lawctopus

• Contemporary Developments in International Commercial Arbitration
• Institutional Arbitration: Comparative Global Perspectives
• Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and the Future of Dispute Resolution
• Online Dispute Resolution and Digital Justice Systems
• Enforcement of Arbitral Awards under International Legal Frameworks
• Arbitration in Cross-Border Commercial and Investment Disputes
• Construction, Infrastructure, and Energy Arbitration
• Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Confidentiality in Arbitration Proceedings
• Mediation, Conciliation, and Hybrid ADR Mechanisms
• Judicial Intervention and Party Autonomy in Arbitration
• Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability in International Arbitration
• Emerging Jurisprudence under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• Arbitration as a Mechanism for Access to Justice
• Sustainability, Trade, and Environmental Dimensions of Arbitration
• Future Challenges and Innovations in Global Arbitration Practice

Participation is open to academicians, researchers, arbitrators, legal practitioners, judicial officers, policymakers, industry professionals, technology experts and ADR specialists. Submissions are also welcomed from Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate students and undergraduate students with academic and research interest in the theme. Interdisciplinary and comparative contributions are encouraged.

• Manuscripts should range between 6,000 and 9,000 words including references, tables and appendices.
• Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format with title, abstract (200 to 250 words), up to five keywords, main text, and references.
• Referencing must strictly follow APA (7th Edition).
• Formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point body / 14-point headings, single line spacing, justified, 1-inch margins.
• Authors first submit an abstract (200 to 250 words); the full manuscript follows upon acceptance.
• All submissions undergo double-blind peer review; author details go on a separate cover page.
• Similarity threshold below 10% (verified via plagiarism software such as Turnitin); use of AI tools must be disclosed.

• Indian - Academicians/Professionals: ₹1000 (single) / ₹1500 (joint)
• Indian - Ph.D. Scholars: ₹700 (single) / ₹1000 (joint)
• Indian - UG/PG Students: ₹500 (single) / ₹700 (joint)
• Foreign - Academicians/Professionals: USD 20 (single) / USD 30 (joint)
• Foreign - Ph.D. Scholars: USD 15
• Foreign - UG/PG Students: USD 10 (single) / USD 15 (joint)
• Special (Academician + Ph.D. Scholar, joint): ₹2000 / USD 25

The registration fee is payable only upon acceptance of the abstract and is non-refundable.

Submit your abstract (200 to 250 words) and direct all enquiries to the Organising Secretariat at conferenceusl@rayatbahrauniversity.edu.in. Full details are available on the official conference microsite at icusl.rbuchd.in. Registration formalities are to be completed within the stipulated deadlines to ensure eligibility for presentation and publication.