National Conference on 'Corporate Law & Sustainable Development Goals' at Karnavati University

Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University is hosting a National Conference on Contemporary Challenges and Global Perspectives on Corporate Law & Sustainable Development Goals on 25 July 2026 at its campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The conference invites papers exploring how legal systems, policies, and institutions can advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Registration is free, and the conference runs in hybrid mode. Registration and abstract submission are open from 25 May 2026, and the presentation-ready paper is due by 30 June 2026.

Karnavati University is a State Private University in Uvarsad, near Gandhinagar, granted private university status by the State of Gujarat in 2017. The Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL) is its constituent law school, recognised by the Bar Council of India, offering integrated B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes along with LL.M. and doctoral degrees.

Papers are invited on (but not limited to) the following themes:

• Climate Change, Environmental Law, and Sustainability
• Human Rights and Sustainable Development
• Corporate Governance, ESG, and Sustainable Business Practices
• Gender Justice and Inclusive Development
• Access to Justice and Sustainable Institutions
• Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Sustainability
• Public Health, Bioethics, and Sustainable Legal Frameworks
• Labour Rights and Economic Sustainability
• International Law and Global Governance for Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Urban Development and Smart Cities
• Energy Law and Renewable Energy Policies
• Indigenous Rights, Communities, and Environmental Protection
• Food Security, Agriculture, and Sustainable Development
• Legal Education and the SDGs
• Comparative Perspectives on SDG Implementation

Any contemporary topic related to law and sustainable development will also be considered.

The conference is open to academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry experts, and students. Up to two co-authors are permitted per submission. Online participation is allowed only for participants whose affiliated institute or organisation is outside Gujarat; otherwise, attendance is in person.

Submit an abstract of 250 to 300 words stating the research objective, methodology, key findings, implications, and keywords.

• Format: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5-line spacing; title in 14 (Bold), subheadings in 12 (Bold); keywords in size 10 single spacing
• Citation style: Bluebook 21st edition
• Abstracts must be submitted in MS Word format only
• File name format: Author's Name_Title of the Paper
• Work must be original, unpublished, and plagiarism-free

Upon acceptance, participants must submit a presentation-ready paper (a PowerPoint presentation plus a research paper of approximately 1,000 words) by 30 June 2026.

Registration is free. Participants must arrange their own accommodation.

After the conference, the best paper presenters may be invited to submit a full research paper within 30 days of notification; if they agree, their papers will be considered for publication in an edited book by Karnavati University. All presenters receive a physical certificate of presentation at the valedictory ceremony, and the top three presenters are honoured with special felicitations.

• Registration and abstract submission open from 25 May 2026
• Notification of acceptance: within 5 days of submission
• Presentation-ready paper submission: 30 June 2026
• Conference and presentation: 25 July 2026

Because acceptance is notified within five days of submission and the presentation-ready paper is due by 30 June 2026, abstracts should be submitted early enough to clear acceptance before that date.

Register and submit your abstract exclusively through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/S7d2k5cHdqUXbcae8. Registration and abstract submission are open from 25 May 2026, and the presentation-ready paper must reach the organisers by 30 June 2026.

• Abstract of 250-300 words in MS Word, Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing
• Bluebook 21st edition citations
• File named Author's Name_Title of the Paper
• Up to two co-authors
• Submitted via the official Google Form (open from 25 May 2026)
• Presentation-ready paper submitted by 30 June 2026