International Conference on Geographical Indications

About the University

GD Goenka University is a private university located in Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana, India. It was established in 2013 by the GD Goenka Group through the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2013. The GD Goenka Group was founded by Shri A.K. Goenka. The University is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

About the Conference

Geographical Indications (GIs) occupy a critical intersection between intellectual property law, international trade, cultural heritage, development economics, and increasingly, technology-driven governance systems. Recognized under the TRIPS Agreement and embedded within national and regional legal frameworks, GI protection is widely promoted as a mechanism for safeguarding traditional knowledge, enhancing market differentiation, and supporting rural and artisanal livelihoods.

Across jurisdictions—including the European Union, South Asia, and other emerging Global South economies- GI regimes have expanded rapidly, both in scope and regulatory sophistication.

Themes

• Track 1: GI Protection in International Trade and Comparative Law
• Track 2: Markets, Pricing and Economic Value of GI Products
• Track 3: Livelihoods, Gender, and Social Impact of GIs
• Track 4: Institutional Design and Regulatory Governance
• Track 5: Blockchain, Traceability and Digital Certification
• Track 6: Data, Platforms and E-Commerce Ecosystems
• Track 7: Enforcement, Misuse and Compliance Mechanisms
• Track 8: Cooperatives, Intermediaries and Producer Organizations
• Track 9: Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Sustainability
• Track 10: Empirical and Law-and-Economics Approaches to GI Research
• Track 11: Policy Reform and Future Pathways in GI Governance
• Track 12: GIs, Innovation and Rural Entrepreneurship

Eligibility

• Government Officials, Policymakers, and Experts from Intellectual Property Rights Organizations and Other Stakeholders.
• Academicians, Research Scholars, and Students from National and International Universities; and
• Artisans, Self-help Groups, and Cooperative Heads.

How to Submit?

Interested candidates can submit abstracts via the link given at the end of the post.

Important dates

• Abstract Submission Opens: 06 March 2026
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 27 March 2026
• Acceptance Notifications On or Before: 01 April 2026
• Camera-Ready Presentation (Power-point presentation shall be mailed to organizers, only after abstract acceptance, for smooth conduct of the event): 05 April 2026
• Conference Dates: 10-11 April 2026
• Camera Ready Final Paper Submission (Publication charges will be additional to the conference charges): 30 April 2026

Awards

To recognize outstanding research contributions, Best Paper and Case Study Awards will be presented across the conference tracks. All awards will be decided by the Conference Review Committee based on the quality, originality, methodological rigour, and contribution of the paper to the field.

• Best Paper in each Track: One paper from each track will be selected as the Best Paper, resulting in 12 awardees in total. The authors will be awarded e-Certificates of Excellence.
• Case Study in each Track: One case study from each track will be selected as the Best- Case Study, resulting in 12 awardees in total. The authors will be awarded e-Certificates of Excellence.

Contact

Overall queries: dakshita.sangwan@gdgu.org | +91-98718-06779 |
Paper-related queries: shreya.goswami@gdgu.org |+91-94140-49872|
Payment related queries: azadsingh@gdgu.org |+91-87083-52488|

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