International Arbitration Confluence 2026

Inauguration

Inaugural Session     (May 1, 2026, 06:00 PM –08:00 PM)

CHIEF GUEST

GUESTS OF HONOUR

SPECIAL INVITEES

HOSTS

Panel Discussion

Panel I: Emerging Trends in ADR (Energy, Climate, Infrastructure, New Sectors) (May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

Chair

Panellist

Moderator

Panel II: Digital Transformation of ADR (May 2, 2026, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Chair

Panellist

Moderator

Panel III: The Bias Paradox & Institutional Arbitration: Revisiting Financial Sector Dispute Resolution (May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM- 03:30 PM)

Chair

Panellist

Moderator

Panel IV: The Future of ADR—Policy, Practice & Youth Engagement (May 2, 2026, 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM)

Chair

Panellist

Moderator

The Expert Exchange

The Expert Exchange on Legal Education and Justice Delivery

Panellist

Conference

Tech Law Conference (May 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Theme 1	Digital Infrastructure for Arbitration Chair: Prof. Tabrez Ahamed – Dean MANUU School of Law Co-Chair: Dr Priti Ramani, Assistant Professor, University of Delhi.
Theme 2	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Arbitration Chair: Prof. Shyam Kishore, Dean, School of Law, Alliance University. Co-Chair: Dr Rajesh Kapoor, Associate Professor, NALSAR University
Theme 3	Evidence in Digital Arbitration Chair: Prof. Aneesha PR, Dean, School of Law, GD Goenka Co-Chair: Mr. Sunil Jose, Professor of Practice, Alliance University
Theme 4	ESG and Digital Arbitration Chair: Prof. Rajendra Prasad, Dean, School of Law, GITAM University Co-Chair: Dr. Apoorva Dixit, Associate Professor, G D Goenka University
Theme 5	Hybrid Digital Dispute Systems and the Evolution of Arb-Med-Arb in Digital Ecosystems Chair: Ms. Ekta Bahl, Partner , Samvad, Hyderabad. Co-Chair: Dr Amitesh Deshmukh – Assistant professor, HNLU
Theme 6	The Future of Arbitration Chair: Dr. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Associate Professor, HNLU Co-Chair: Dr. Anita Singh, Assistant Professor, HNLU.

IMPORTANT DATES

Prospective authors are requested to take note of the following key deadlines:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 April 2026

Notification of Acceptance: 29 April 2026

Conference Dates: 1 – 3 May 2026

Participants are encouraged to adhere strictly to the above timelines.

Late submissions will not be considered.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract: 250–300 words

Full Paper Length: 5,000–8,000 words (including footnotes)

Citation Style: OSCOLA 4th ed. (or a uniform legal citation style)

Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing

Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished

Review Process: Double-blind peer review

• Selection & Registration
  • Authors of selected abstracts will receive a communication at their registered email IDs (from which the abstract is submitted)
  • Co-Authorship: A maximum of two authors per submission is permitted. In case of co-authorship, BOTH authors are required to complete the Registration.
• Working Paper & Revision
  • Selected authors must submit a working paper prior to the Conference. The working paper shall subsequently be revised in accordance with the feedback received from the panellists during the presentation.
• Academic Integrity
  • Submissions must reflect original scholarly work. AI-generated text or content lacking substantive academic engagement will be rejected. A similarity index exceeding 10% plagiarism (excluding footnotes and citations) will result in disqualification.
• Presentation Requirement
  • Selected authors are required to present their papers in person during the Conference

PRESENTATION FORMAT

• 15-minute presentation per paper, 5-minute Q&A discussion
• Thematic grouping of papers under expert moderators
• A maximum of eight (8) papers per panel will be selected for presentation

Co-organisers

SEEDING CENTRE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

The Seeding Centre for Peace and Justice at the School of Law, Mahindra University, is a first-of-its-kind dispute resolution centre ever to be hosted in a university setting, that integrates professional practice with legal education. The Centre facilitates institutional arbitration, mediation, and technology-enabled dispute resolution, aligned with international standards. By embedding live dispute resolution, training, and research within the academic ecosystem, the Centre redefines legal education, transforming the law school into an active hub for the dispensation of justice.

IIAM-APCAM

The Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM), a non-profit ADR institution established in 2001, is a founding member of APCAM and serves as its Centre in India, also acting as the first Secretariat of APCAM.

Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation (APCAM) is an international ADR institution formed through a collaboration of centres across the Asia-Pacific region. It provides a unified framework for resolving international and cross-border commercial disputes under a single set of Mediation and Arbitration Rules with a uniform fee structure across member countries. APCAM maintains a common panel of accredited international mediators and arbitrators, ensuring consistent, high-quality standards of practice and professionalism.

The institution is governed by an independent Board comprising leading ADR professionals from member jurisdictions and supported by expert committees and an international Advisory Board.

HNLU, RAIPUR

Established in 2003, Hidayatullah National Law University has completed the journey of more than one and a half decade. In such a short span of time, HNLU has carved out a niche in the realm of legal education across India, and the legacy is soaring towards newer heights day by day. Named after the great legal luminary Justice Mohammed Hidayatullah, the University was established by the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh, Act (Act No.10 of 2003).

HNLU is the sixth in the series of National Law Schools across India. HNLU has been included in the list of the Universities maintained by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 & has been declared fit to receive Central assistance in terms of the rules framed under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The university is recognised by the Bar Council of India under Section 7 of the Advocates Act, 1961.

Contact

Contact Details:

For all queries relating to submissions, registration, and conference participation, please contact:

conferences.sol@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

• Dr. Malti Suri +91 9573095904
• Adv. Iram Majid +91 9873811531
• Dr. Anita Singh +91 7032861152

All official communication regarding abstract selection, registration, and working paper submission will be sent via email.

Venue

Event Venue Address: School of Law, Mahindra University, Survey: 62/1A, Bahadurpally (Near Tech Mahindra), Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Pin: 500043.

Access from Major Transport Hubs:

• Mahindra University is approximately 30–35 kilometres away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, depending on the specific route you take. The drive usually takes around 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
• It is about 20–25 kilometres away from Secunderabad Railway Station. The travel time can vary, but it generally takes around 30–45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
• It is around 25–30 kilometres away from the main bus stations in Hyderabad, such as the MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) or Jubilee Bus Station.

Organising Committee

Patron-in-Chief

Patron

Conference Chair

Convenors

Co-Convenors

Student Coordinators:

Mr. Velmury Nihar

Mr. Yatharth Soni