About the Organiser
Code.Court.Future is a national-level workshop organized and convened by Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, in association with the Technology Counsel Foundation (TECOF), with the initiative supported by IIT Kharagpur Alumni. The workshop seeks to foster interdisciplinary understanding of Artificial Intelligence by integrating technology, law, ethics, governance, and public policy into a practical learning experience for students.
About the Event
Artificial Intelligence is transforming legal research, drafting, compliance, education, governance, and professional practice. As AI increasingly becomes an integral part of academic and professional life, understanding its legal, ethical, and practical implications has become indispensable.
Code.Court.Future is a one-day National Workshop on “The Nuances, Applications, and Legal Literacy Surrounding AI in India”, designed to promote AI literacy alongside legal awareness. The programme combines expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, interactive simulations, structured debates, and networking opportunities to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage responsibly with AI technologies.
The workshop is built around three core pillars:
- AI Literacy
- Understanding AI’s impact on law and professional work
- Real-world policy and privacy discussions through structured debate
Participants will gain practical exposure to:
- Evolution of AI from Classical AI to Agentic AI
- Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Generative AI
- Practical applications of AI tools in education and professional settings
- Effective prompting and responsible AI usage
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
- AI ethics, transparency, accountability and algorithmic bias
- Academic integrity while using AI
- AI governance and compliance
- Hands-on AI demonstrations and workflow automation
- Tabletop simulation based on a real-world data breach scenario
- Oxford-style panel debate on contemporary AI issues
- Networking with legal professionals, academicians and technology experts
The workshop has been designed to move beyond theoretical discussions by providing participants with practical skills, critical awareness, and legal literacy surrounding Artificial Intelligence in India.
Event Structure
Morning Session (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
Workshop & Tabletop Exercise
The morning session introduces participants to Artificial Intelligence, its evolution, applications, legal framework, and ethical considerations. It includes discussions on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, rights of data principals, responsible AI use, academic integrity, AI governance, and practical demonstrations using contemporary AI platforms.
The session concludes with a Tabletop Exercise, where participants work in teams to analyse and respond to a simulated AI-enabled data breach scenario, applying legal reasoning, compliance principles, and collaborative decision-making.
Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Post-Noon Session (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Oxford-Style Panel Debate
Participants will witness and engage in an Oxford-style debate on the motion:
“This House Believes that Artificial Intelligence creates more opportunities than it destroys.”
The debate will examine issues including:
- AI and employment
- AI surveillance and privacy
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- AI in legal practice
- Algorithmic bias
- AI governance and regulation
Networking Session (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
The programme concludes with an interactive networking session and high tea, providing participants with an opportunity to engage with legal professionals, technology experts, faculty members, guest speakers, and fellow participants while exploring future academic and professional opportunities.
Objectives
The workshop aims to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its evolution.
- Introduce participants to the legal and regulatory framework governing AI in India.
- Promote responsible, ethical and legally compliant use of AI.
- Provide practical knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
- Foster interdisciplinary engagement between law, technology, governance and AI ethics.
- Strengthen legal reasoning, critical thinking and advocacy skills.
- Equip participants with practical AI skills relevant to academic and professional environments.
Who Can Participate? (Eligibility)
The workshop is designed as an inter-college programme and is open to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate law students
- Students from allied disciplines interested in Artificial Intelligence, technology, governance, public policy and legal studies
- Student delegations from colleges and universities across Kolkata and neighbouring institutions
Location
Venue: Albert Huart Hall, St. Xavier’s University
City: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Country: India
Registration Procedure
Participants may register through any of the following modes:
- Individual Registration through the official registration channels released by the organising committee.
- Institutional Nominations through designated faculty coordinators or institutional representatives.
- Institutional Delegations coordinated directly between the institution and the organising committee.
As seats are limited, early registration is encouraged.
Registration Fee
- Early Bird Registration: ₹250 (Applicable till 31 July 2026)
- Standard Registration: ₹280 (1 August – 7 August 2026)
- Late Registration: ₹320 (8 August – 15 August 2026)
Limited seats available. Participants are encouraged to register early to avail the discounted registration fee.
Benefits
Participants will:
- Develop practical AI literacy and legal awareness.
- Gain hands-on experience through AI demonstrations and simulations.
- Understand the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
- Learn responsible and ethical AI practices.
- Enhance legal reasoning, debating and advocacy skills.
- Build professional networks with experts from law and technology.
- Develop career readiness in AI, technology law and governance.
- Become informed and responsible users of Artificial Intelligence.
AI Training Opportunity
The best approximately two teams, as selected by TECOF, will receive an opportunity to participate in hands-on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training, conducted in hybrid mode on Saturdays, subject to the availability of the TECOF team.
Career Opportunities
The workshop highlights emerging career pathways in: Technology Law, AI Law, Data Protection & Privacy, AI Governance, Responsible AI, Technology Ethics, Legal Consultancy, Regulatory Policy, Compliance, Legal and Technology Research
Prizes
No monetary prizes have been announced.
However, outstanding teams selected by TECOF will receive an opportunity to participate in advanced hands-on AI and Machine Learning training.
Important Dates
- Workshop Date: 29 August 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM onwards
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Standard Registration: 1 August – 7 August 2026
- Late Registration Closes: 15 August 2026
Contact Information
- code.court.future.sxuk@gmail.com
- anuttammazumdar857@gmail.com
- kanzashamim5@gmail.com
Phone
- Anuttam Mazumdar: +91 76058 44876
- Kanza Shamim: +91 98309 57877
