International ADR Seminar | NUALS Kochi | ADR Society | Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- | Submit Abstract by 25th Dec 2025

International ADR Seminar | NUALS Kochi | ADR Society | Cash Prize: Rs. 25,000/- | Submit Abstract by 25th Dec 2025

About NUALS:

Established in 2005 by the Kerala State Legislature, NUALS is a premier institution of legal education. With a vibrant 10‑acre campus, 16 specialised research centres, and over 500 students, NUALS blends academic rigor with practical training. The University is committed to shaping socially conscious legal professionals and advancing innovative approaches to dispute resolution.

About ADR Society:

The ADR Society at NUALS equips students with skills in arbitration, negotiation, mediation, and conciliation. It promotes participation in national and international competitions and hosts ADR‑centric events annually. Its initiatives, including the NUALS Mediation Competition and International ADR Seminar, reflect the University’s dedication to fostering a dynamic ADR culture.

About the Seminar:

The seminar explores the transformative role of ADR in emerging domains shaped by technology, global governance, and international commerce. Key focus areas include:

• Digital Economies: E‑commerce disputes, smart contracts, online consumer protection, and cross‑border digital conflicts.
• Maritime & Admiralty Disputes: Charter party agreements, marine insurance, port operations, vessel arrests, salvage, and pollution claims.
• Space, Aviation & Defence: Satellite collisions, procurement disputes, aviation passenger rights, and PPPs in space law.
• Global Health & Biosecurity: Pandemic‑related contracts, pharma supply chains, biotechnology patents, and WHO frameworks.
• Data Sovereignty & Cyber Conflicts: Data localisation, cloud service disputes, and international cyber investigations.
• ESG & Corporate Governance: Labour rights, ethical supply chains, investor‑company disputes, and governance failures.
• FinTech & DeFi: Crypto‑asset arbitration, decentralised finance disputes, CBDCs, and fraud resolution.
• AI & Algorithmic Accountability: Liability for AI‑generated harm, bias disputes, autonomous vehicles, and compliance conflicts.
• Migration & Humanitarian Issues: Refugee rights, statelessness, disaster relief contracts, and family disputes.
• Cultural Heritage & Indigenous Rights: Land/resource conflicts, restitution disputes, and customary justice systems.
• Sports & Gaming ADR: E‑sports arbitration, anti‑doping disputes, online gaming conflicts, and IP in virtual sports.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 25th December 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 28th December 2025
• Payment & Registration Deadline: 31st December 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 23rd January 2026
• Seminar & Paper Presentation: 25th January 2026 (Online)

Registration Fees:

Awards & Recognition:

• Best Paper Award: ₹10,000
• Second Best Paper: ₹8,500
• Third Best Paper: ₹6,500
• Certificates of Merit for all finalists.
• Selected papers may be published in an edited volume or university publication.

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts must be submitted with proof of payment and cover letter by 25th December 2025.
• Full papers must be submitted by 23rd January 2026.
• Authors must declare originality and copyright compliance.
• Papers will undergo blind review by the Editorial Committee.
• Shortlisted authors will present during the seminar; winners will be adjudicated by a distinguished panel.

Contact Information:

• Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Aparna Sreekumar (Assistant Professor) – aparnasreekumar@nuals.ac.in
• Student Convenors:
  • Swathi Jayachandran – +91 94451 76255
  • M. Pranav Mruthyunjay – +91 93630 08312
• Email: adrseminar@nuals.ac.in

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