Call for Papers: NLUO Hosts International Conference on Law and Technology

The Centre for Disability Law and Advocacy (CDLA) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is pleased to announce its upcoming International Conference on ‘Law, Technology and Inclusive Futures: Rethinking Vulnerability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.’ This engaging event is scheduled to take place on September 26 and 27, 2026, at the NLUO campus in Cuttack.

Contents

This conference aims to unite scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to explore the synergy between law, technology, vulnerability, and inclusion amidst the ongoing digital transformation and AI advancements.

Conference Thematic Tracks

The conference features a diverse array of thematic tracks that address critical intersections of technology and societal issues:

Track 1: Law, Technology and Disability Justice

Artificial Intelligence and disability inclusion
Accessible technologies and universal design
Digital accessibility and web accessibility standards
Assistive technologies and independent living
Disability rights under the UNCRPD and digital governance
AI ethics, algorithmic discrimination, and disability
Employment, remote work, and digital inclusion for persons with disabilities

Track 2: Technology, Children and Youth

Children’s rights in the digital environment
Online safety, cyberbullying, and child protection
AI in education and inclusive learning
Technology-facilitated exploitation and trafficking
Mental health and social media
Child-friendly digital governance

Track 3: Women, Gender and Technology

Gender justice in the digital era
Digital financial inclusion and women’s entrepreneurship
Reproductive technologies and legal regulation
Women in STEM and digital leadership
Online harassment and legal responses

Track 4: Ageing, Elderly Rights and Technology

Smart healthcare and ageing
Technology against elder abuse
Social security and digital governance
Age-friendly smart cities
Digital literacy among senior citizens

Track 5: Indigenous People, Tribal Communities and Digital Justice

Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property
Technology for sustainable livelihoods
Digital inclusion in remote and tribal regions
Climate justice, forest rights, and indigenous communities
AI, language preservation, and cultural heritage
Land rights, GIS, and digital governance
Community data governance

Track 6: Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights and Emerging Technologies

AI governance and human rights
Algorithmic accountability
Facial recognition and surveillance
Digital constitutionalism
Robotics, automation, and labour rights
Technology, Gig Economy, and Platform workers’ rights
Ethics of generative AI

Track 7: Technology, Health and Vulnerability

Digital health governance
Telemedicine and legal challenges
Mental health technologies
AI in healthcare decision-making
Public health emergencies and digital surveillance
Health equity and vulnerable populations

Track 8: Cyber Law, Digital Rights and Inclusive Governance

Data protection and privacy
Cybercrime affecting vulnerable communities
Digital identity and exclusion
E-governance and inclusive public services
Cross-border digital regulation
Legal reforms for an inclusive digital society

Track 9: Climate Change, Disaster Technology and Vulnerability

Climate technologies and vulnerable communities
Disaster risk reduction and early warning systems
Disability-inclusive disaster management
Indigenous knowledge and climate resilience
Climate migration and digital governance
Environmental justice and AI
Sustainable Development Goals and innovation

Track 10: Access to Justice, Public Policy and Inclusive Innovation

Legal technology and access to justice
Technology for legal aid
Public policy for inclusive innovation
Human rights impact assessments of emerging technologies
Community-led innovation
Comparative perspectives on technology regulation
Law reform for vulnerable populations

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300-400 words, clearly indicating the sub-themes chosen from the conference tracks. Each submission should include the author’s name, designation, email address, and contact number. Both single and co-authored submissions are welcome, with a maximum of three co-authors.

Full Paper Submission

Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors must submit a full paper ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 words, including references. Submissions must adhere to the OSCOLA (5th edition) referencing style.

Important Deadlines

Abstract Submission: September 3, 2026
Communication of Acceptance: September 5, 2026
Registration with payment: September 6, 2026
Submission of working paper for best paper award consideration: September 24, 2026
Submission of full paper for publication: October 30, 2026

Registration Fees

NLUO Students/Ph.D Scholars/Faculty and Staff: ₹700 (Online) / ₹1000 (Offline)
Other Students/Research Scholars/Academicians/Professionals: ₹1000 (Online) / ₹2000 (Offline)
International Paper Presenters: US$30 (Online) / US$50 (Offline)

Co-authors must register and pay separately. Offline registration covers conference kits, lunch, and refreshments for both days. Fees exclude travel and accommodations.