International Conference on New Age Legal Dynamics: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence
Hosted by UPES School of Law
About UPES School of Law
UPES School of Law is dedicated to cultivating tech-savvy legal professionals who can navigate the evolving landscape of law influenced by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics. The institution offers specialized programs in Disruptive Technologies Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Cyber Security & Digital Laws, incorporating innovative learning methods and industry expertise.
UPES ranks 28th in NIRF 2024 and 4th by BW Legal World 2024, establishing itself as a recognized leader in legal education in India.
Conference Overview
The International Conference on New Age Legal Dynamics: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence aims to explore the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges emerging from the intersection of social media and AI. The event will discuss the governance of algorithmic decision-making, platform accountability, digital intellectual property, and the implications of AI-generated content in areas like education, journalism, and commerce.
Conference Dates:
19th-20th September 2025
Venue: UPES, Kandoli Campus, Dehradun
Conference Objectives
- Analyze the impact of social media and AI on communication, law, and society.
- Address concerns related to privacy, data protection, misinformation, and algorithmic bias.
- Evaluate legal frameworks that balance innovation with ethical safeguards and public interests.
- Explore global legal benchmarks like the GDPR 2016 and EU Artificial Intelligence Act 2024.
- Encourage interdisciplinary discussions and propose regulatory solutions for the digital era.
Conference Themes & Sub-Themes
Research papers are invited on the following themes:
- Impact of Social Media
- Influence on public discourse, activism, and commerce.
- Ethical concerns like misinformation, hate speech, and bias.
- Balancing free speech with regulatory frameworks.
- Government & Law Enforcement in the Digital Era
- Combating cybercrimes and ensuring digital inclusion.
- Regulating state surveillance while protecting civil liberties.
- International collaboration on transnational cyber threats.
- Law & Emerging Technologies
- Gaps in current legal frameworks and adaptations needed.
- Platform accountability and cross-border cyber regulations.
- Judicial oversight in protecting digital rights.
- AI in Education
- AI’s role in teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Ensuring digital literacy and accessibility.
- Ethical publishing standards in AI-generated content.
- Legal & Ethical Challenges in AI
- Issues of bias, transparency, and accountability.
- Regulatory frameworks for responsible AI development.
- Antitrust concerns, algorithmic collusion, and market fairness.
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Effectiveness of privacy laws and data protection strategies.
- Challenges in smart contracts and decentralized technologies.
- Balancing consumer rights and data security.
- Ethical Journalism in the Digital Age
- Media’s role in ensuring credible information.
- Fake news, sensationalism, and accountability.
- Freedom of speech vs. media ethics.
- Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
- Protecting digital assets and AI-generated works.
- Legal considerations in open-source innovation.
- Regulating intellectual property rights in the metaverse.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Submission:
- Maximum 350 words (excluding 4-5 keywords).
- Deadline: 20 April 2025.
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 April 2025.
- Full Paper Submission:
- Word limit: 4000-6000 words (excluding footnotes).
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (main text), 10 pt (footnotes).
- Spacing: 1.5 for text, 1.0 for footnotes.
- Referencing Style: OSCOLA 4th Edition.
- Plagiarism: Papers exceeding 10% similarity will be rejected.
Deadlines
- First Draft: 30 June 2025
- Final Submission: 30 July 2025
Conference Schedule
Day 1 – 19th September 2025
- Registration, Inauguration, Keynote Speech
- Panel Discussions & Paper Presentations
Day 2 – 20th September 2025
- Fireside Chat
- Paper Presentations & Award Ceremony
- Valedictory Session
Publication & Recognition
- Selected papers will be published by BRILL, following peer review.
- A Book of Abstracts with an ISBN will be published.
- The top 3 papers will receive special recognition.
Registration Fees
Indian Participants
- Academicians/Professionals: ₹2,000
- Research Scholars/Students: ₹1,000
Foreign Participants
- Academicians/Professionals: $100
- Research Scholars/Students: $50
Bank Details for Registration Payment
- Bank Name: Yes Bank
- Account Name: UPES (Purpose: ICESEL)
- Account No.: SB – 011594600000224
- IFSC Code: YESB0000115
- Branch: Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Contact Information
Email: ice@upes.ac.in
For queries:
- Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Shankar – +91 7008303858
- Prof. (Dr.) Manju Kamboj – +91 8209654907
Brochure- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPK61__8PNWjCORKon9sRhZpL9O9xWhM/view?usp=sharing
