ABOUT THE ORGANISER / UNIVERSITY

Hidayatullah National Law University is a premier institution for legal education and research, currently in its 21st year of establishment. Guided by its motto “Dharma sansthapanartham” for the sake of establishing the primacy of laws of eternal values HNLU focuses on advanced legal education combined with a strong sense of social responsibility.

The Colloquium is organised under the aegis of the Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies, School of Law and Technology, which promotes research and policy engagement in international trade law, intellectual property, and global economic governance .

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), HNLU is organising a One-Day Pre-Summit International Colloquium on 6 February 2026.

This Colloquium is designed as a precursor to the three-day in-person WTO@30 Summit scheduled for 2–4 October 2026 and aims to build momentum for meaningful engagement on global trade law, policy, and careers.

Key Components of the Colloquium

• Meet the Young Trade Leader: An exclusive in-person interaction with Ms. Aarushi Shrivastav, Young Trade Leader (India) at the WTO and International Trade & Industrial Policy Analyst at Global Counsel.

• Panel Discussion: Global Trade Careers, The WTO’s Institutional Evolution, and Beyond—exploring the WTO’s 30-year journey, institutional transformation, and emerging career pathways in international trade law and policy.

• Official Release: Launch of the WTO@30 Summit Brochure and dedicated webpage for the main Summit (October 2026).

The Colloquium also aims to initiate the International Network for Trade Advocacy, Development & Research (IN-TADR), a platform dedicated to advocacy, capacity building, and high-quality research in international trade law .

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

• Students

• Research Scholars

• Academics

• Trade Practitioners

• Young professionals interested in international trade law and policy

MODE OF THE EVENT

Offline (In-Person)

LOCATION & VENUE

• Country: India

• City: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

• Venue: Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/F9kYxp2W2YoHukB26

• Participants must complete the registration form and pay the applicable fee before the deadline.

• Accommodation (if required) can be opted for during registration and is subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis .

FEE DETAILS

Indian Participants

• Academicians / Professionals: INR 1000

• Research Scholars / Students: INR 800

Foreign Participants

• Academicians / Professionals: USD 20

• Research Scholars / Students: USD 10

Note:
The registration fee includes the registration kit, lunch, and high tea on 6 February 2026.
The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances .

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Registration & Fee Payment Deadline: 28 January 2026

• Date of the Colloquium: 6 February 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Dr. Ankit Awasthi
  Secretary & Head, Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies
  School of Law & Technology, HNLU Raipur

• Email: cws@hnlu.ac.in

• Phone: +91-7355235075

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE

• Official Registration Link: https://forms.gle/F9kYxp2W2YoHukB26

• Official Link of the Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u4aavFykX_uSGVdDV_1ZEZSHGf5k00pd/view?usp=sharing

• Further details regarding the WTO@30 Summit will be officially released during the Colloquium on 6 February 2026