International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Law, Policy and Governance, 2026

Saveetha School of Law, part of the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), is inviting papers for its International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Law, Policy and Governance, themed Shaping the Future of Justice and Regulation. The conference is being organised in collaboration with the Centre for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR) and will be held in hybrid mode, with the in-person sessions at the MBA Auditorium on the Saveetha School of Law campus in Chennai.

If you are working on how artificial intelligence is changing law, public policy, criminal justice, human rights, or legal practice, this is a chance to present your research, get it discussed by a wide academic and professional audience, and be considered for publication in an edited book with an ISBN.

Saveetha School of Law operates under SIMATS, a deemed-to-be university that holds NAAC A++ accreditation. The law school is ranked among the leading private and public law schools in the country in the NIRF rankings and is recognised for its work in criminal justice and emerging-technology research. The Centre for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR), the co-organiser, focuses on contemporary questions at the intersection of technology, regulation, and the justice system.

You may submit original, unpublished research on any theme that fits within the following eight tracks:

• Track I: AI, Governance and Public Policy
• Track II: AI Regulation, Law and Policy
• Track III: AI, Criminal Justice and Internal Security
• Track IV: Technology, Innovation and AI Systems
• Track V: Ethics, Human Rights and Responsible AI
• Track VI: AI in Legal Practice and Justice Delivery
• Track VII: Sectoral Governance and AI Applications
• Track VIII: International Perspectives and Comparative Governance

Submissions begin with an abstract. If your abstract is accepted, you then submit the full paper and complete registration.

The conference is open to a broad audience: academicians, researchers, judges, legal professionals, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, students, and research scholars. Both single-author and co-authored submissions are welcome, with registration charged per author.

Please follow these specifications closely:

• Abstract: 250 to 300 words.
• Full paper: 3,000 to 5,000 words, inclusive of the abstract.
• Citation style: Bluebook, 20th edition.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
• File format: MS Word.
• Plagiarism: similarity must be below 10 percent, and a Turnitin report is mandatory.

Submissions must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.

The top 50 selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited book carrying an ISBN. Note that additional publication charges may apply for inclusion in the book.

The conference also recognises outstanding work through a Best Paper Award, a Best Presentation Award, and a Young Researcher Award.

The workflow runs in stages: submit your abstract by the deadline, receive an acceptance notification, submit the full paper, and complete registration before the registration deadline to confirm your slot.

Submit your abstract and register through the official Google registration form linked below. Pay the registration fee for your category (charged per author). For any clarification on submissions, fees, or the conference schedule, reach the organising team using the contact details provided.

• Abstract of 250 to 300 words prepared
• Chosen the most relevant track from the eight listed
• Full paper between 3,000 and 5,000 words (after acceptance)
• Bluebook 20th edition citations used
• Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing, MS Word format
• Turnitin report ready with similarity below 10 percent
• Registration fee for your category paid (per author)
• Submitted before the abstract deadline of 13 August 2026