About the Organisation
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of Excellence and Service. Established in July 1969 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) and founded by Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, it was conferred Deemed-to-be University status in 2008 by the UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
CHRIST has five campuses – three in Bengaluru, one in Pune, and one in Delhi NCR. Ranked among India’s top multidisciplinary universities, CHRIST has consistently been recognized for academic excellence. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, CHRIST secured the 67th position among Indian universities, while the School of Law was placed 16th in the Law category. According to QS Rankings, CHRIST is placed in the 601–650 band among top Asian universities.
About School of Law, CHRIST
The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, established in 2019, offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in Law as per BCI and UGC guidelines. Its flexible curriculum provides opportunities for specialisation aligned with legal profession and academia.
The School integrates internships, legal aid, moot courts, trial advocacy, client counselling, skill-based workshops, and value-added courses into its pedagogy. Students benefit from consistent interaction with the legal fraternity, ensuring that they are industry- and research-ready.
About the Conference
The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (ICSDG 2026) focuses on Bridging the Gender Gap in the Digital Economy through Partnerships.
While SDG 5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women, girls, and transgenders, the digital economy continues to reflect a persistent gender divide. Millions of women worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries—lack access to digital infrastructure, STEM education, safe online spaces, and equitable opportunities in digital entrepreneurship.
To tackle this, multistakeholder collaboration is vital. Partnerships among governments, academia, industry, NGOs, technologists, and policymakers can reduce barriers and ensure that women and gender-diverse individuals thrive in the digital world. This conference will serve as a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, policy recommendations, and global cooperation to promote gender-inclusive digital economies.
Theme: Bridging the Gender Gap in Digital Economy through Partnerships
Date: 10–11 April, 2026 (Hybrid Mode)
Venue: School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus
Objectives
- To provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on reducing the gender gap in the digital economy.
- To explore the role of law, technology, and policy in enabling digital inclusion.
- To identify best practices and global case studies empowering women in digital entrepreneurship and governance.
- To assess existing legal and institutional frameworks through a gender lens and recommend reforms.
- To foster cross-sector collaboration between academia, industry, policymakers, and civil society.
Sub-Themes
1. Partnerships for Inclusive Growth
- Public-private partnerships for capacity building among women and transgenders.
- Role of NGOs and international organisations in upscaling women for the digital economy.
- University–industry collaborations for tech training and mentorship.
- Government–corporate partnerships for gender-responsive digital policies.
- Fintech companies and women’s cooperatives in digital finance.
2. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Marketplace
- E-commerce platforms partnering with women-led businesses.
- Role of incubators and digital platforms in promoting gender-diverse entrepreneurs.
- International challenges in rural digital entrepreneurship.
- Cross-sector alliances for fair market access and visibility for women entrepreneurs.
3. Gender, Law and Digital Economy
- Legal framework and police reforms for a gender-inclusive digital economy.
- Legal challenges in regulating AI bias and discrimination.
- Collaborative research on gendered impacts of emerging technologies.
- Impact of platform economies on women workers’ rights.
- Gendered surveillance, data privacy, and online harassment.
4. Constitutional Rights, Inclusive Access, and Gender Justice
- Right to equality and non-discrimination in digital access.
- Digital identity systems (e.g., Aadhaar) and inclusive access to welfare.
- Online censorship, free speech, and gendered expression.
- Judicial precedents linking constitutional guarantees to technology access and gender justice.
Eligibility
All UG/PG Students, Research Scholars, Academicians, Industry Persons, Policy Makers and Foreign Delegates.
Guidelines
- Only selected abstracts will be permitted for presentation.
- ABSTRACT: The abstract should summarize the paper’s contents in 200-250 words. The abstract should be accompanied by a cover page stating the following: – Title of the Paper, Name and Designation of the author/s, Affiliations, E-mail addresses, Postal addresses and Contact number/s.
- KEYWORDS: The abstract is to be accompanied by a minimum of three keywords and a maximum of six keywords.
- Full Paper: 8000–10,000 words, Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
- Citation Style: Bluebook 21st edition; footnotes only.
- Figures/Tables: Must carry proper captions and permissions.
- Correspondence Email: iclaw.ncr@christuniversity.in
Important Dates
- Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 October, 2025
- Notification of Selected Abstracts: 25 October, 2025
- Submission of Full Paper: 15 November, 2025
- Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 25 November, 2025
- Conference Dates: 10–11 April, 2026
Registration Fees
| Category | Online | Offline |
| UG/PG Students | ₹800 | ₹1000 |
| Research Scholars | ₹1200 | ₹1500 |
| Academicians / Industry Persons | ₹2000 | ₹2500 |
| International Participants | $30 | $100 |
Co-authors pay the same fee as the author (maximum 2 co-authors allowed).
Payment Link is here.
Mode of Presentation
The conference will be held in Hybrid Mode.
Venue: CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Contact Information
Email: iclaw.ncr@christuniversity.in
Student Convenors:
Ms. Ananya Mittal: +91 7060782881
Ms. Lynette Thabor: +91 8779639928
Ms. Arfah Parvez: +91 6005414565
Mr. Shashank Soni: +91 7987357775
The brochure is here.
