Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in association with Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Noida and international academic partners, has announced SYMROLIC 2026 – the 14th Annual International Research Conference on Rule of Law in Context. The conference will focus on contemporary challenges surrounding natural resources, institutional uncertainty and the future of multilateral global governance.
The conference is scheduled to be held on 18–19 September 2026 at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. International and remote participants will also have the option of participating through the hybrid mode.
About SYMROLIC 2026:
SYMROLIC is an international interdisciplinary research conference that brings together academicians, researchers, policymakers, doctoral scholars, and students to engage with contemporary legal and policy questions.
The 2026 edition is centred on the theme:
“Rule of Law in Context: Natural Resource Conflicts, Institutional Uncertainty, and the Future of Multilateral Global Governance”
The conference seeks to examine how the Rule of Law operates in complex contemporary contexts involving natural resources, institutional instability and changing structures of international governance.
Conference Theme:
The central theme provides a platform for examining the intersection between the Rule of Law and emerging challenges in national and international governance.
The conference particularly encourages interdisciplinary research addressing questions concerning:
- Natural resource conflicts and resource governance
- Institutional uncertainty and constitutional governance
- Multilateralism and global governance
- International law and policy
- Technology and emerging legal challenges
- Business, trade and commerce
- Intellectual property and innovation
- Public law and society
- Sustainable development and the Indian Knowledge System
Call for Papers:
Researchers and scholars are invited to submit original research abstracts for presentation at the conference.
The conference welcomes submissions from:
- Faculty Members
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Doctoral Scholars
- Students
Conference Tracks:
The conference includes the following principal and special tracks:
Track I – Law and Human Behaviour: National & International Perspectives
The track explores the relationship between law, human behaviour and contemporary social and legal challenges.
Track II – Business, Trade, Commerce, Management and Law
This track focuses on emerging issues at the intersection of business, commerce, management and legal regulation.
Track III – International Law, Policy and Governance
The track examines contemporary questions of international law, global governance, diplomacy and public policy.
Track IV – Indian Knowledge System and SDGs
This track explores Indian knowledge traditions and their relevance to sustainable development and contemporary policy challenges.
Track V – Innovation, Science, Technology and Law
The track addresses emerging issues involving technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, digital governance and legal regulation.
Track VI – Public Law, Society and Governance
This track focuses on constitutionalism, governance, public institutions, democracy and contemporary socio-legal questions.
Special Track – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Global Knowledge Creation, Policy, Intellectual Property and Law
The special track invites interdisciplinary scholarship examining knowledge creation, policy, intellectual property and legal frameworks in a rapidly changing global environment.
Important Dates:
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 10 August 2026 |
| Abstract Acceptance Notification | 17 August 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 18–19 September 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | 5 September 2026 |
| Registration Fee Payment Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
The abstract submission deadline is 10 August 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Mode and Venue:
Date: 18–19 September 2026
Venue: Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Mode: In-person, with hybrid participation available for international and remote participants.
Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers may be considered for publication in Scopus/Web of Science-indexed conference proceedings, subject to the applicable selection and publication process.
Who Can Participate?:
The conference is open to:
- Faculty members
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Doctoral scholars
- Students
Participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to contribute interdisciplinary research.
How to Submit:
Interested participants may submit their abstracts through the submission mechanism provided by the organisers.
The official conference brochure provides the submission details and QR code for submitting abstracts.
Participants are advised to carefully review the official guidelines before submission and ensure that their abstracts comply with the prescribed requirements.
Why Participate?:
SYMROLIC 2026 provides an opportunity for researchers and students to:
- Present original research before an interdisciplinary academic audience;
- Engage with contemporary questions concerning the Rule of Law;
- Interact with researchers, academicians and policymakers;
- Explore interdisciplinary approaches to legal and governance issues; and
- Gain an opportunity for publication consideration in indexed conference proceedings.
With its focus on natural resource conflicts, institutional uncertainty and multilateral global governance, SYMROLIC 2026 offers a broad platform for scholars working across law, public policy, international relations, technology, commerce and related disciplines.
Students, researchers and academicians interested in contributing are encouraged to submit their abstracts before the 10 August 2026 deadline.
For more information, refer to the brochure:
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