ABOUT THE ORGANISER / UNIVERSITY

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)

A premier national law university committed to advanced legal education, interdisciplinary research, and public service, guided by its motto “Dharma Sansthapanartham.”

School of Law & Technology

HNLU’s research hub for technology, trade, intellectual property, data protection, AI, and policy studies.

Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies

A leading centre for research and capacity-building in international trade and intellectual property law, with sustained collaboration under the WTO Chairs Programme.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

The International Trade Law Summit 2026 is being organised from 2 – 4 October 2026 in offline mode to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the WTO.

The Summit is designed as an outreach of the WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme and aims to foster global trade awareness and career opportunities for young professionals.

Key Highlights

• Thematic Panel Discussions

• In-person Technical Paper Presentation Sessions

• Mock WTO Exercise (First of its Kind in India)

• Simulation of WTO Negotiations and Resolution Drafting

World Trade Organization remains central to global trade governance, and this Summit aims to critically assess its past, present challenges, and future pathways for revitalised multilateralism.

STRUCTURE OF THE SUMMIT

Module I: International Conference

• Paper presentations in technical sessions

• Expert-led thematic panel discussions

Module II: Mock WTO Exercise

Theme: The Intersection between Trade and the Digital Economy

• Student-exclusive simulation of WTO negotiations

• Drafting of negotiated outcomes and resolutions

• Country Delegations representing WTO Members

• Committees including:

  • Council for Trade in Services

  • Negotiating Group on Market Access

  • TRIPS Council

  • Trade and Competition

CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstract Submission

• Maximum 500 words (including 5 keywords)

• Bio-note (50 words)

• MS Word format

• Times New Roman, 12 pt

• 1.5 line spacing

• Justified alignment

Full Paper Submission

• Maximum 10,000 words (inclusive of abstract and footnotes)

• OSCOLA (4th Edition) citation style

• Co-authorship permitted (up to two authors)

• Times New Roman, 12 pt

• 1.5 line spacing

• Justified alignment

Note: Registration fee for paper presentation is payable only after Notification of Acceptance of Abstract.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY

Conference

Open to:

• Academicians

• Professionals

• Researchers

• Practitioners

• Students (Law, Business, Economics)
  From India and abroad.

Mock WTO Exercise

Eligible Participants:

• Undergraduate & Postgraduate students

• Law, Economics, Business & allied disciplines

• India and abroad

MODE OF THE EVENT

Offline Mode

LOCATION & VENUE

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
At: Hidayatullah National Law University

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS

• Abstract Submission Link:
  https://forms.gle/Y3oArfsPmyx4EHCW8

• Mock WTO Registration Link:
  https://forms.gle/tZmka8SX7wYQHLhq9

• More Event Details:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X80xjqDMnpvqU9JVEDgxqD1ienuwzFnP

FEE DETAILS

Conference Only

• Indian Academicians / Professionals / Research Scholars: INR 2500

• Indian Students: INR 1500

• Foreign Participants: USD 20

Mock WTO Only (Students)

• Indian Delegates: INR 1200

• Foreign Delegates: USD 15

Both Conference & Mock WTO

• Indian Students: INR 2700

• Foreign Students: USD 35

ACCOMMODATION

• INR 1500 per person (University Hostel – Non-AC)

• Separate facilities for male and female participants

• Extension available at INR 500 per day (subject to availability)

IMPORTANT DATES

• Opening of Registration (Mock WTO Delegates): 06 February 2026 onwards

• Deadline for Submission of Abstract: 31 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: 26 April 2026

• Opening of Registration & Fee Payment (Conference): 27 April 2026

• Deadline for Registration & Fee Payment: 20 July 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

• Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 06 September 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

• Event Dates: 02 – 04 October 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Ankit Awasthi
Head, Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies
Email: itls@hnlu.ac.in

Ms. Kruthika Senthil Kumar
Student Convenor
Email: itls@hnlu.ac.in

OFFICIAL LINK

For complete details, brochure, rules & updates:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X80xjqDMnpvqU9JVEDgxqD1ienuwzFnP