Two-Day International Conference by VIT-AP School of Law

About VIT-AP

VIT-APUniversity was established in 2017 by the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016. VIT-AP University is the first private university established in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The vision of VIT-AP University is to transform higher education and contribute to improving life by applying knowledge.

About the Conference

VIT-AP School of Law is organising a Two-Day International Conference on Private International Law in the Era of New Emerging Technologies: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward through Hybrid mode on 24th – 25th April 2026.

The conference invites original research papers from academicians, professionals, practitioners, researchers, students of law and allied social sciences on emerging issues in Private International Law, particularly in the context of new technologies.

About Call for Papers

We invite original research papers from academicians, professionals, practitioners, researchers, students of law and allied social sciences, and other stakeholders on emerging issues and related areas on the broad sub-themes given above.

Submission Guidelines

For Abstracts:

• The abstract should not exceed 250 words (inclusive of 4-5 keywords) and must be accompanied by a brief bio-note (in 60 words) of the author indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address.
• Times New Roman, Font Size 12 & Line spacing 1.5, justified.
• 1-inch margins on all four sides.
• Submissions are to be made in PDF format only.
• The abstract must identify a research gap, research problem, Methodology and the objectives clearly to be discussed by the author in the full paper/Extended Abstract, and the particular theme of the conference associated with the paper.
• Please name your abstract file as follows: Full Name_Abstract e.g., if the author’s name is Adam Doe, then the file name should be Adam Doe_Abstract. The abstracts can be submitted to Abstract Submission Link given below this post.

For Full Papers:

• Selected abstracts shall be intimated separately along with a link for full paper submissions and payment of the registration fee.
• The word limit for a full research paper along with an abstract is 3000-5000 words (excluding footnotes), which must be submitted in MS Word format.
• Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5, A4 size paper with 1” margin on all sides.
• For citation, the author is required to follow the APA Formatting and Citation (7th Ed.) for references, and Bluebook 21st Edition for the footnotes.
• The final paper should mandatorily have the suggestions/recommendations made by the author(s).
• The language of submissions should be only in English.

For Publication of Paper:

• Selected research papers may be published in an edited book by a reputable publisher (Taylor and Francis/Thomson Reuters) with an ISBN or Best 20 Papers will be published in SCOPUS indexed journal under MoU with additional payment which will be communicated later to the concerned Authors.
• The authors willing to consider their paper for publication must submit a duly filled-in and scanned ‘Declaration of Responsibility & Assignment of Copyright Form’ to be provided with the communication of acceptance of the paper.
• The submitted papers shall be checked through similarity software approved by the University.
• Any paper exceeding 10 % similarity and AI content above 5% shall be outrightly rejected.
• The submitted papers shall go through a blindfolded peer review process before selection for publication as per the University and the Publishing House Policies.
• Selection for paper presentation does not entitle publication in the book or Scopus publication.

Registration Process

• Interested candidates can register through the link given below this post.
• Co-authorship up to a maximum of four authors is allowed. In case co-authors from different heads mentioned above respective registration fees shall be paid individually. Registration fee is payable only after the acceptance of the abstract.
• The registration fee does not include accommodation, except for the Breakfast, Lunch and the High Tea provided during the conference. (Only those who are attending physically)
• Accommodation on campus is available on a first-come, first-served basis for participants, subject to payment. Meals will be provided separately at prevailing mess rates. Early registration is encouraged to secure your stay.

Registration Fees:

• Academicians and Professionals: Rs 1500/-
• Research Scholars: Rs 800/-
• Students: Rs 500/-
• For participation without presentation: Rs 300/-

Rewards

• Best Paper Award with Cash Prize along with one-year complimentary subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition, each worth Rs. 32,000 for three participants.
• One month access to the SCC Online Web Edition to all participants, valued at Rs. 3100 each for all Paper Presenters.

Important Dates

• Submission of abstract: 10th March 2026
• Intimation of abstract acceptance: 15th March 2026
• Registration Deadline: 15th April 2026
• Submission of full paper/Extended Abstract: 20th April 2026
• Date of Conference: 24th and 25th April, 2026

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact at +91 96337 44489, +91 90481 51275 or +91 9398133688.

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