Research Colloquium & Annual Research Scholars’ Day 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law | IIT Kharagpur | Register by 28th October 2026

Research Colloquium & Annual Research Scholars’ Day 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law | IIT Kharagpur | Register by 28th October 2026

8th Research Colloquium & Annual Research Scholars’ Day 2026

Theme: Navigating the Wild: Law, Technology and the Architecture of Accountability

Dates: 30 – 31 October 2026

Organised by: Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

About the Institutions

• IIT Kharagpur: Established in 1951, India’s first IIT, recognised as an Institute of Eminence in 2019. It pioneered the integration of law and management into a premier technology framework.
• RGSOIPL: Established in 2006, India’s first law school within an IIT. Ranked first in Legal Research nationwide (NIRF 2024). Offers LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D., and Master’s in Public Policy & Governance. Its scholars publish with Oxford, Cambridge, Wiley, Springer, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, and Brill.

The Theme

The Colloquium explores accountability in a fast‑changing technological environment where autonomous and opaque systems challenge traditional legal frameworks. Five Frontiers of the Wild:

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Algorithmic Systems
3. Decentralised Platforms
4. Synthetic Biology
5. Semiconductors

Objectives

• Provide a peer‑reviewed platform for research scholars.
• Advance interdisciplinary discourse on accountability at the law‑technology interface.
• Encourage rigorous, publishable research outputs.
• Reinforce IIT Kharagpur’s visibility during its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Sub‑Themes (Indicative)

1. Algorithmic Liability & Technological Accountability
2. Data, Privacy & Surveillance Architectures
3. The Regulatory Frontier: AI, Platforms & the Law
4. Intellectual Property in the Age of Generative AI
5. Emerging Frontiers: Blockchain, Biotech & Beyond
6. Chips, Sovereignty & the Courtroom

Programme Highlights

• Day 1 (30 Oct): Annual Research Scholars’ Day – presentations, peer feedback, methodology sharpening.
• Day 2 (31 Oct): Thematic Colloquium – workshops, round tables, plenary sessions, paper and poster presentations, World Café.

Call for Extended Abstracts

• Length: 500–800 words (excluding cover page, title, keywords).
• Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified.
• Authorship: Max. two authors per abstract. Blind peer review.
• Submission: Microsoft Word (.docx) via Google Form only.
• Deadline: 15 October 2026 (rolling acceptance within 48 hours).
• Form Link:

Registration & Fees

• Students/Research Scholars: ₹750 (India), USD 15 (SAARC), USD 50 (Non‑SAARC).
• Faculty/Industry: ₹1,500 (India), USD 50 (SAARC), USD 100 (Non‑SAARC).
• Deadline: 28 October 2026.
• Portal:

Awards & Certificates

• Best Paper Award – Certificate & prize.
• Best Presentation Award – Certificate & prize.
• Certificates: Presenters receive both Presentation & Participation certificates; participants receive a Participation certificate.

Accommodation

• Limited rooms at IIT Kharagpur Guest House (additional payment, first‑come‑first‑served).
• Requests via email: colloquiumrgsoipl@gmail.com.

Contact

• Email: colloquiumrgsoipl@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 81781 04713 / +91 87073 41346 (Mon–Fri, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

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