International Research
Conference 2026
Law in the Age of AI: Advancing Equality,
Sustainability and Innovation
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo — Colombo, Sri Lanka
About the Conference
A Premier Forum for Legal Scholarship
The International Research Conference 2026 (IRC 2026), hosted by the Faculty of Law at the University of Colombo, brings together legal scholars, practitioners, and researchers from around the world to explore the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence and law.
Under the theme "Law in the Age of AI: Advancing Equality, Sustainability and Innovation," the conference seeks to foster rigorous academic dialogue on how legal frameworks must evolve to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies.
Hosted By
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Conference Theme
"Law in the Age of AI: Advancing Equality, Sustainability and Innovation"
Call for Papers
Submit Your Research
We invite abstracts and full papers in the following areas of law, with special emphasis on AI-related legal issues. Interdisciplinary submissions addressing the intersection of law, technology, ethics and society are strongly encouraged.
Commercial Law
AI in trade, e-commerce, contracts, intellectual property, fintech regulation, and digital business law.
Comparative Law
Cross-jurisdictional analysis of AI governance frameworks, legal transplants, and comparative regulatory approaches.
International Law
AI in international relations, autonomous weapons, cyber norms, data sovereignty, and global AI governance.
Private Law
AI liability, tort law, contract law, privacy, family law implications, and individual rights in the AI era.
Public Law
Constitutional dimensions, administrative AI decision-making, human rights, democracy, and rule of law challenges.
Other Fields of Law
All other areas of law with relevance to AI, equality, sustainability, and innovation are also welcome.
Important Dates
Key Deadlines for Authors
All deadlines are firm. Authors should plan their submissions accordingly. The conference dates are fixed and will not be extended.
Call for Papers Opens
20 April 2026
Abstract / Full Paper Submission Deadline
15 June 2026
⚡ UpcomingNotification of Acceptance
30 June 2026
Camera-Ready Copy
20 July 2026
Full Paper Submission
30 September 2026
Conference Dates
13–14 November 2026