International Conference on IPR, Global Politics & Sustainable Development at Karnavati University | April 23–24, 2027 | Submit Abstract by Nov 1
The Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, through its Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), in collaboration with the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), is organising a Two-Day International Conference on “Navigating the Intersection of IPR, Global Politics, and Sustainable Development: Bridging the North-South Divide in the Digital Era.”
The conference will take place on April 23–24, 2027. It will bring together perspectives from law, governance, technology and global policy.
The last date for abstract submission is November 1, 2026.
About the Organisers
The conference is being organised by the Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, through its Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR).
CRIPR is organising the conference in collaboration with the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). The collaboration brings together legal, scientific, technological and policy perspectives for the conference.
About the International Conference
The Two-Day International Conference will focus on the intersection of intellectual property rights, global politics and sustainable development.
In particular, the conference will examine the North-South divide in the digital era. It will also provide a multidisciplinary platform for discussions involving law, governance, technology and global policy.
Furthermore, the conference will explore global challenges connected with:
- The North-South divide
- Human rights
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Innovation
- Digital transformation
- Emerging economies
The conference therefore aims to facilitate discussion across multiple disciplines and perspectives.
Conference Theme
The theme of the conference is:
“Navigating the Intersection of IPR, Global Politics, and Sustainable Development: Bridging the North-South Divide in the Digital Era”
The theme connects intellectual property rights with broader questions of global politics and sustainable development. It also places particular emphasis on the impact of digital transformation and innovation on emerging economies.
Key Areas of Discussion
The conference will provide a platform to explore issues at the intersection of IPR, global governance, technology and sustainable development.
The discussions will include, among other areas:
- Intellectual Property Rights and global politics
- The North-South divide
- IPR and human rights
- Intellectual property and sustainable development
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Innovation in emerging economies
- Digital transformation
- Technology and global policy
- Governance and intellectual property
These areas provide an interdisciplinary framework for examining how legal and technological developments interact with global development concerns.
Publication Partner
Atlantis Press, part of Springer Nature, will serve as the publication partner for the conference.
The organisers have announced Atlantis Press as the conference’s publication partner. Further publication-related information should be checked in the official conference brochure and subsequent communication from the organisers.
Abstract Submission
Researchers and other interested contributors should submit their abstracts by the specified deadline.
Last Date for Abstract Submission: November 1, 2026
For the complete submission requirements, conference details and other information, refer to the official brochure.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | April 23–24, 2027 |
Participants should note that the abstract submission deadline falls several months before the conference. Therefore, interested contributors should review the official brochure and prepare their submissions before November 1, 2026.
Conference Details
- Conference: Two-Day International Conference
- Theme: Navigating the Intersection of IPR, Global Politics, and Sustainable Development: Bridging the North-South Divide in the Digital Era
- Organiser: Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, through CRIPR
- Collaborating Organisation: Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST)
- Publication Partner: Atlantis Press, part of Springer Nature
- Conference Dates: April 23–24, 2027
- Abstract Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
- Key Areas: IPR, global politics, sustainable development, human rights, SDGs, innovation and digital transformation
How to Participate?
Interested contributors should first review the official conference brochure for the complete requirements and submission process.
The abstract submission deadline is November 1, 2026. Participants should follow the instructions specified by the organisers while preparing and submitting their abstracts.
Contact Details
For further details or queries, participants can contact the CRIPR team.
Email: CRIPR@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Phone: +91 97258 65718 / +91 76980 47235
