Date: 24-25 April, 2026
Venue: COLLEGE OF LEGAL STUDIES, COER UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION
The College of Legal Studies, COER University, Roorkee, is organising an International Conference on “AI & Cyber Security: Legal Issues and Challenges for Digital Future Towards Sustainable Development” (ICAICS 2026) from 24—25 April 2026 in hybrid mode (offline and online). This conference seeks to bring together academicians, researchers, professionals, policymakers and students to deliberate on how law can respond to the rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence and cyber technologies while remaining aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
ICAICS 2026 is conceived as a platform to examine the complex legal, regulatory and ethical dimensions of AI and cyber security in a data-driven world. The core mission of the conference is to ensure that technological advancement supports human dignity, privacy, security and sustainability, rather than undermining them. By focusing on both doctrinal and policy-oriented perspectives, the conference aims to encourage critical engagement with issues such as algorithmic bias, cybercrimes, data protection, digital forensics and governance of emerging technologies.
Host Institution: College of Legal Studies, COER University
COER University, Roorkee, situated on the Roorkee—Haridwar Road in Uttarakhand, builds on the 27-year legacy of the College of Engineering Roorkee and presently offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Its academic portfolio spans engineering, smart computing, management, agriculture, health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, paramedical sciences, legal studies, media studies, allied sciences and Ayurveda.
The College of Legal Studies (CoLS) at COER University is committed to transforming legal education through a dynamic curriculum that responds to the changing needs of the profession. CoLS emphasises intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and ethical leadership, and aims to equip students and researchers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving legal landscape with a strong sense of social responsibility.
KEY DIGNITARIES
The conference is honoured to have the following distinguished personalities:
⮚ Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) Subir K. Bhatnagar, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).
⮚ Guest of Honour: Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Misra, Head, Department of Human Rights and Director, Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.
⮚ Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kshitij Kumar Singh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
⮚ Guest: Prof. (Dr.) Shaiwal Satyarthi, Member, Bar Council of India, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
Their collective expertise in human rights, legal education, technology and regulation is expected to provide deep insights into the normative and institutional challenges of AI and cyber security.
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISING STRUCTURE
Convener: Prof. (Dr.) Jageshwar Nath Singh, Dean, College of Legal Studies, COER University.
Co-Conveners:
⮚ Dr. Ragini Narain, Associate Professor, College of Legal Studies, COER University.
⮚ Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Associate Professor, College of Legal Studies, COER University.
A dedicated Organising Committee and Steering Committee comprising faculty members and research scholars from the College of Legal Studies are supporting the conduct of the conference, assisted by a Technical Support Committee from COER University. This structure ensures an academically rigorous and technically seamless event experience for both offline and online participants.
CONFERENCE THEMES
The conference welcomes theoretical, doctrinal, empirical and interdisciplinary contributions on, but not limited to, the following broad themes:
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Artificial Intelligence and Legal Issues
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Cyber Security and Legal Challenges
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Nexus of AI and Cyber Security
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Sustainable Development Goals and their fulfilment in the age of AI
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Forensic Evidence and AI in the Digital Age
Within these themes, participants may address issues such as data protection and privacy, cybercrimes, regulation of AI-driven decision making, digital governance, e‑evidence, algorithmic accountability, platform regulation and technology-facilitated human rights concerns.
Call for Papers: Guidelines
Scholars, practitioners, students and policymakers are invited to submit original and unpublished research work that engages critically with AI, cyber security and law in the context of sustainable development.
Abstract Submission
Word limit: 250—350 words with 5 keywords.
Format: Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing, justified.
Full Paper Submission
Word limit: 3000—5000 words.
Citation style: OSCOLA (4th ed.) / ILI / APA.
Paper size: A4 with 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, heading size 14, body text size 12, single spacing, justified.
General Instructions
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Manuscripts must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
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Similarity index up to 10% is allowed; AI-generated text is required to be 0% and is counted within the permissible similarity limit.
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Co-authors must register and pay their fees separately.
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Abstracts and full papers are to be submitted via email to: ICAICS2026.cols@coeruniversity.ac.in.
Important Dates
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Last date for Abstract Submission: 18 April 2026.
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Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: 19 April 2026.
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Last date for Full-Length Selected Paper: 20 April 2026.
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Conference Dates: 24—25 April 2026.
Registration Details
The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode, enabling participation both offline at COER University, Roorkee, and online from any location.
Registration Fee:
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Academicians: INR 1000
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Research Scholars: INR 500
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Students: INR 300
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Foreign Participants: USD 30
Participants can register via the online registration form at: https://tinywebs.site/xAYSNn.
Payment details and QR codes are provided in the brochure and also attached below:
Publication Opportunities
All accepted and presented papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings. Selected high-quality papers may be recommended for publication in indexed Scopus/peer-reviewed journals, subject to an additional article processing charge (APC) as per the respective journal policies.
Who Should Participate?
Academicians and researchers in Law, Computer Science, Social Sciences and allied disciplines.
Legal practitioners, law enforcement officials and cyber security professionals.
Policymakers, regulators and civil society actors working on technology governance, human rights and sustainable development.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars interested in AI, cyber security and legal studies.
The conference aims to foster a vibrant dialogue among these stakeholders so that the digital future is not only innovative and secure, but also just, inclusive and sustainable.
Contact Information
For queries related to the conference, kindly contact:
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Prof. (Dr.) J. N. Singh (Convener): +91 79060 22956
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Dr. Ragini Narain (Co-Convener): +91 79059 12968
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Dr. Sandeep Kumar (Co-Convener): +91 98708 16996
Further details about COER University and the College of Legal Studies are available on the University website: www.coeruniversity.ac.in.
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