Introduction
The Centre for Human Rights, School of Legal Studies, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, is organising an International Conference on Human Rights 2.0 – Navigating AI’s Frontiers on August 12–13, 2026. The conference invites scholars, practitioners, legal professionals, technologists, and civil society representatives to engage with the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and human rights law. Three best papers will receive a cash prize of Rs 10,000 each.
About the Organisation
K.R. Mangalam University is a multi-disciplinary private university located in Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana. Its School of Legal Studies is an active centre of legal research and education, with a particular focus on human rights, constitutional law, and emerging legal challenges. The Centre for Human Rights serves as a dedicated research and advocacy unit within the law school.
About the Opportunity
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in governance, healthcare, surveillance, and social systems, its implications for fundamental rights and human dignity have become a pressing global concern. This conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for critical examination of how AI shapes — and is shaped by — human rights frameworks, international law, and domestic legal systems.
Featured Highlights
- Organisation: Centre for Human Rights, School of Legal Studies, K.R. Mangalam University
- Event: International Conference on Human Rights 2.0 – Navigating AI’s Frontiers
- Date: August 12–13, 2026
- Location: K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana
- Cash Prizes: Rs 10,000 each for 3 best papers
- Abstract Deadline: July 15, 2026
Eligibility
Open to human rights experts, legal scholars, policymakers, civil society organisations, technology specialists, academic institutions, community representatives, students, emerging researchers, and media professionals.
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
| International Speakers | $50 |
| Industry Experts | Rs 1,500–2,000 |
| Academicians | Rs 1,000–1,500 |
| Students / Research Scholars | Rs 500–1,000 |
Submission Guidelines
- Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt (main text), 14pt (headings)
- Line spacing: 1.5, justified alignment
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Citation style: APA 7th edition with in-text citations and reference list
- Similarity threshold: under 10%; AI-detection risk below 20%
- Submit abstracts to: centrehumanrights@krmangalam.edu.in
Important Dates
| Abstract Submission Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | July 30, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission | August 10, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | August 12–13, 2026 |
How to Submit
Submit abstracts to:
📧 centrehumanrights@krmangalam.edu.in
Why You Should Participate
The intersection of AI and human rights is one of the defining legal challenges of our era. This conference offers researchers and practitioners a prestigious international platform to present original work, engage with experts from across disciplines, and contribute to a scholarship that is actively shaping global and domestic legal policy. The cash prizes and publication prospects make this a high-value opportunity for academics at all career stages.
