


CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

XVII International Conference 2026-27
The XVII School of Law International Conference focuses on the evolving legal challenges arising from cross-border commercial disputes in an increasingly interconnected global economy. As international trade, foreign investment, digital commerce, and multinational business transactions continue to expand, the conference aims to facilitate critical discussions on contemporary issues in international commercial arbitration, mediation, investment law, trade law, insolvency and taxation, maritime law, technology, and intellectual property.
It seeks to examine emerging legal developments, encourage interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore innovative mechanisms for the prevention, management, and resolution of cross-border commercial disputes.By bringing together academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students, the conference provides a platform to exchange ideas, analyse evolving legal frameworks, and address the practical implications of technological advancements, regulatory developments, and global commercial transformations. Through scholarly discussions and collaborative engagement, it aims to contribute to the development of commercially sound, legally robust, and future-oriented solutions for international dispute resolution.
THEME
NAVIGATING CROSS-BORDER COMMERCIAL DISPUTES: LEGAL CHALLENGES AND EMERGING PERSPECTIVES
Sub Themes
International Commercial Arbitration
Institutional & Ad Hoc Arbitration | Emergency Arbitration, Interim Measures & ODR | Jurisdictional Challenges & Seat of Arbitration
International Commercial Mediation
UNCITRAL Model Law & Singapore Convention | Cross-Border Enforcement of Mediated Settlements | Institutional & Ad Hoc Mediation
International Investment Law
Foreign Direct Investment | Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reforms | Investment Treaty Reforms
International Trade Law
UNCITRAL & Trade Harmonisation | WTO Appellate Body Crisis | Trade Wars & Multilateral Trading System
Insolvency and Taxation
Foreign Insolvency Proceedings | Transfer Pricing | Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency
International Maritime Law
IMO Emission Compliance | AI & Autonomous Ships | Ship Arrest & Maritime Arbitration
Techonology and Intellectual Property Law
AI, Data Privacy & Liability | AI in Commercial Transactions | Trademark Protection & Brand Enforcement

18 - 19 th December Banglore Central Campus
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Eligibility
Open to :
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Law Students (LL.B. & LL.M.)
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Research Scholars
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Academicians
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Legal Professionals
Conference Mode
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Indian Participants: Offline
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International Participants: Online
Submission Guidelines
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Abstract: Maximum 300 words.
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Full Paper: 3,000–4,000 words.
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Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition).
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Co-authorship: Up to 2 authors.
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Similarity Index: Maximum 10%.
Registration
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Abstract Review Fee: ₹300 (India) | USD 10 (International)
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Registration Fee: Starts from ₹3,200 + GST / USD 40 + GST (after abstract acceptance).

©2026 by Conference Committee,
School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Bangalore