RMLNLU: International Seminar On 'Shaping The Future: Law, Policy And The Digital Revolution' [1st & 2nd February 2025]
The Committee to Organize Seminars, Workshops, Extra-Murals, and Special Lectures of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, is organizing an International Seminar on Shaping the Future: Law, Policy and the Digital Revolution on February 1&2, 2025.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University was established by an Act of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh in 2005 and came into being on the 4th of January 2006 to meet the new challenges in the legal field. Being one of the premier national law schools in the country, the university aims to provide quality legal education and cater to the needs of the legal profession with its centers of excellence.
The Committee to Organize Seminars, Workshops, Extra Murals, and Special Lectures was constituted and mandated to organize academic events at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. It is the primary academic discussion committee of the university. It is known to organize events such as the International Seminar exploring the Dynamic Interplay between Law and the Digital on many contemporary and relevant legal issues for the benefit of the student and teaching fraternity throughout the year.
The digital revolution is transforming society, economies, and individual rights, presenting both opportunities and challenges for lawmakers. Technologies like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and data-driven systems are evolving rapidly, often outpacing traditional legal frameworks and raising complex jurisdictional issues.
This seminar focuses on the urgent need for adaptable legal frameworks that balance innovation with regulation. By bringing together experts from law, technology, and policy, the event aims to develop strategies for future-proofing legal systems, enhancing digital inclusion, and fostering international cooperation. Key topics include data privacy, cybersecurity, ethical AI usage, and the impacts of automation on employment.
Through collaborative discussions, the seminar seeks to empower policymakers to create a secure, equitable, and ethical digital future while ensuring technological innovation aligns with public interest and individual rights.
Who is it for?
This Seminar is an endeavor to invite views from cross-sections of the stakeholders on the legal issues relating to technology while learning from the tangle of the purported conclusions reached in the recent past by courts, regulators, technocrats, and commentators on these issues, and to churn out testable theories and suggestions in the field of technology and its legal aspects. The main motto is to widen awareness about the interconnectedness of law, science, and technology among academicians, research scholars, students, and even to the common masses.
Venue: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow- 226012.
Call for Papers
The University invites well-researched and unpublished research papers, case analysis, and articles by Academicians, Policymakers, Journalists, Lawyers, Bureaucrats, Research scholars and Students. Research papers shall be subject to the approval of the Editorial Board for inclusion in the seminar. The Seminar calls for papers under the following sub-themes. However, the list is only indicative and not exhaustive. Any other topic related to the Seminar theme may also be submitted
Sub-themes
The Seminar calls for papers under the following sub-themes. However, the list is only indicative and inexhaustive. Any other topic related to the theme may also be submitted.
Global Digital Governance: Regulating Privacy, Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Sovereignty in Cross-Border Transactions and National Security.
Ethical Governance and Accountability in AI, Algorithmic Decision-Making, and Emerging Technologies.
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and FinTech: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives on Digital Markets.
Corporate Governance Amid Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Rights, and Antitrust Regulations.
International Digital Trade, Smart Contracts, and Legal Challenges of Cross-Border E-Transactions.
E-Governance, Public Policy Innovation, and Legal Standards for Digital Platforms and Smart Cities.
Employment Law and the Future of Work: Implications of Automation and Digital Transformation.
Digital and Forensic Evidence: Challenges in Authentication, Cybercrime Prosecution, and Fair Trials.
Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age: AI, IoT, and Environmental Governance Challenges.
Telemedicine, Digital Health, and Biometric Data Protection in Healthcare and Biomedical Ethics.
Shaping India's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Regulatory Impacts of Angel Tax Exemptions, 5G Spectrum Allocation, Data Localization, and Anti-Corruption Enforcement.
Regulatory and Security Challenges in the expanding Space, Defense and Strategic Industries.
Submission Guidelines
1. All submissions have to be in English.
2. The abstract should not be more than 500 words. It shall be accompanied by a cover letter containing - a brief profile of the author including e-mail ID, contact number, designation, institution, and official address.
3. The word limit for a research paper is 6000-8000 words (inclusive of all citations and references).
4. Submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with a 1” margin on all sides with 1.5-line spacing. The heading should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 14, Bold, 1.5-line spacing, center-aligned while the sub-heading should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Italicized, 1.15–line spacing. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, Font Size 10 with 1.0-line spacing. The file extension shall be .doc.
5. There can be a maximum of only one Co-Author. All the co-authors need to get registered for the seminar.
6. Plagiarism shall not exceed more than 10% in Final Paper while should be 0% in Abstract.
7. The Author(s) should also send a declaration along with the abstract & final paper that their work is original and unpublished and that it does not infringe the copyright laws. The organizing committee is not responsible for any copyright infringements by the authors and if found, the paper is liable to be disqualified at any stage.
8. Author(s) are required to adhere to a uniform mode of citation: 4th Edition OSCOLA.
9. Author(s) who intend to present their research papers in the seminar are required to submit the Abstract on or before 27th December, 2024 (latest by 11:59 PM) through the following link:- https://forms.gle/vc4wEXipvTrjFDg28
10. The abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the Editorial Board and only shortlisted abstracts will be invited to submit final papers as well to present them in the International Seminar. The final paper should be submitted after the intimation of acceptance of the abstract.
11. The Manuscript Submission and Registration shall be done through the following link:- https://forms.gle/esmxaXP1raVPQiZk8
** International participants will be allowed to present their research papers through online platforms.
Registration Guidelines
1. The registration fee is as follows –
• For Students – Rs. 2000/-
• For academicians and professionals – Rs. 3,500/-
• RMLNLU Faculty & Students – No fee
• For International Participants – Rs. 5,000/-
*For International Participants the payment details will be shared on their Email Ids after Abstract Selection, from there they could complete their fee payments.
2. Accommodation charges- Rs.1,500/- (for students). Accommodation charges are exclusive of registration fees and only available for students.
3. Each Author must pay individually.
4. Registration for the seminar has to be done through the following link:- https://forms.gle/pPQqAi8sJVXNzdDs8
5. Payment Guide:
• Proceed to the following link : https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=288415
• Select the registration fee in the Payment Category Tab.
• Select Seminar/Workshop in the event tab and fill in the required details.
• Write 'International Seminar exploring the Dynamic Interplay Between Law and the Digital'in the name of the Event tab.
• Proceed with payment and after successful payment; kindly upload the receipt in the registration form. The fee is non- refundable.
Prize and Reward
• The top three papers in the seminar will receive prize money:
1st Position – Rs. 25,000/-
2nd Position – Rs. 25,000/-
3rd Position – Rs. 10,000/-
• All the final submission shall be subjected to blind peer review and plagiarism check, subsequent to which the selected papers may be considered for publication in an Edited Book.
• Certificate of the papers presentation will be given to all registered authors for the papers presented in the seminar.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission: December 27, 2024.
Intimation of Selected Abstracts: December 29, 2024.
Registration deadline: January 7, 2025.
Full paper submission: January 22, 2025.
International Seminar: February 1&2, 2025.
For more details, Kindly refer to the brochure here