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Law in the Age of Digital Innovation

CALL FOR PAPERS
LAW IN THE AGE OF
DIGITAL INNOVATION
3rd International Conference
23 January 2027
Organized by the Department of Law, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

About the Conference

The Department of Law, East West University, is pleased to announce the 3rd International Conference, themed 'Law in the Age of Digital Innovation', to be held on 23 January 2027. As digitalization, artificial intelligence, and data-driven governance continue to transform legal systems, institutions, and society, the conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, legal professionals, and technologists to examine how legal frameworks can respond to, regulate, and shape emerging technologies. The organizers warmly invite the submission of original, unpublished research papers for presentation at this international academic forum.

Technological advancements are fundamentally reshaping the contours of law, governance, and social interaction. Developments such as artificial intelligence, big data, digital platforms, and blockchain technologies present both unprecedented opportunities and complex regulatory challenges. Legal systems must evolve to ensure accountability, protect fundamental rights, and promote equitable access to technological benefits. In the context of Bangladesh and the broader Global South, questions of digital inclusion, regulatory capacity, and technological sovereignty are of particular significance. The conference seeks to promote critical understanding, generate innovative legal responses, and situate global debates within local socio-legal realities.

Conference Themes

Original papers are invited on a wide range of topics at the intersection of law and technology, including but not limited to:

  • Foundations of Law and Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and the Law
  • Data Protection, Privacy, and Right to Information
  • Digital Governance and E-Governance
  • Technology and Access to Justice
  • Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
  • Regulation of E-commerce and Technology
  • Fintech, Cryptocurrency, and Financial Regulation
  • Technology and Corporate Regulation
  • Human Rights in the Digital Era
  • Platform Regulation and Social Media Governance
  • Technology, Gender, and Digital Inclusion
  • Digital Divide and the Global South
  • Law and Emerging Technologies
  • Technology in Healthcare and Bioethics
  • Law, Technology, and Education
  • Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Digital Evidence
  • Technology, Sustainability, and Environmental Governance
  • Governance, Policy, and Institutional Responses to Technological Change
  • Ethical and Philosophical Dimensions of Law and Technology
  • Technology and Development

Objectives

  • Bring together leading academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and technology experts.
  • Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, research findings, and professional experience.
  • Provide a platform to discuss contemporary challenges, trends, and solutions in law, technology, and digital innovation.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance scholarships, institutional responses, and policy reform.

Important Dates

Event Date
Call for Papers Published 24 September 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline 24 October 2026
Notification of Acceptance 07 November 2026
Early Bird Registration – Presenters 15 November 2026
Early Bird Registration – Participants 20 November 2026
Regular Registration – Presenters 25 November 2026
Regular Registration – Participants 30 November 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline 15 December 2026
Conference Date 23 January 2027

Submission Guidelines

Stage 1: Abstracts

Abstracts (maximum 300 words, with a short bio of the author(s) of maximum 150 words) must be submitted via the designated Google Form by 24 October 2026. The short bio should contain the author/authors’ name, institutional affiliation, designation, and full contact information. The Departmental Conference Committee will review the abstracts and notify applicants of the outcome by 07 November 2026. Further details about the payment process will be shared with the selected authors.

Stage 2: Full Papers

Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to present their papers at the conference, subject to the timely submission of complete, unpublished papers by 15 December 2026. Papers should clearly articulate their arguments and be between 5,000 and 6,000 words, including footnotes.

Submission Requirements

  1. Originality: All submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference
  2. File Format: Submissions must be in Word (.docx) format.
  3. Language: All submissions should be in English.
  4. Similarity Index: Overall similarity and AI index should not be more than 20%.
  5. Citation Style: OSCOLA 5th Edition.
  6. Formatting Style:
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Font Size: 14 (Title), 12 (Body Text and Heading), 10 (Footnote)
    • Line Spacing: 1.5 (Body Text), 1 (Footnote)
    • Margin: Standard (1 inch from all sides)

Who May Submit

Academics, researchers, practitioners, civil society representatives, and other legal professionals are invited to submit abstracts. PhD candidates, graduate and undergraduate students, are also eligible to submit.

Conference Format

Duration
Day-long, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Mode
Hybrid. In-Person (for Local Participants), Online (for Presenters from Abroad).

Registration Fees

Abstract Submission Form
Category Standard Student
Author / Presenter BDT 2,000 BDT 1,000
Participant / Audience BDT 750 BDT 500
Presenters from abroad USD 50 USD 30
Regular Registration
Category Standard Student
Author / Presenter BDT 2,500 BDT 1,500
Participant / Audience BDT 1,000 BDT 750
Presenters from abroad USD 80 USD 50

Abstract Submission Form

Authors are invited to submit their abstracts using the form below.

 Submit Abstract

Awards and Recognition

Best Paper Award: Presented to the paper demonstrating exceptional quality in presentation, clarity of analysis, engagement with the conference theme, and effectiveness in responding to questions.

Best Young Researcher Award: Recognizing an emerging scholar whose paper reflects outstanding originality, research rigor, and contribution to contemporary discourse in law and technology.


Publication Opportunity

All conference papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings, and only selected papers will be considered for publication in a reputed, peer-reviewed journal, subject to further review.

Departmental Conference Committee

Sl. No. Name Designation
1 Dr. Rumana Islam Professor
2 Dr. Nabaat Tasnima Mahbub Chairperson & Associate Professor
3 Dr. Md. Mehedi Hasan Associate Professor
4 Nadia Rahaman Senior Lecturer
5 Shah Maruf Uddin Ahmad Lecturer
6 Khandker Saad At Tanbir Lecturer
7 Nur-A Ariya Alam Lecturer
8 Mashraba Naziat Lecturer
9 Oishe Rahman Lecturer
10 Shaikh Mirazur Rahman Lecturer

Contact

Further details about the conference will be shared on the conference website (https://flass.ewubd.edu/law-department/law-age-digital-innovation) in due course.

For inquiries regarding submissions or the conference, please contact:  lawconference@ewubd.edu 

We look forward to your insightful contributions and enthusiastic engagement.

Departmental Conference Committee – Department of Law, East West University