CALL FOR PAPERS: NATIONAL CONFERENCE- 2026, TOWARDS 2050: REIMAGINING CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE ERA OF AI & ML, 3rd & 4th APRIL 2026, SAGE UNIVERSITY
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National Conference 2026 on “Towards 2050: Reimagining Crime and Criminal Justice System in the Era of AI & ML”
The Institute of Law & Legal Studies, SAGE University Indore, is organising a National Conference 2026 on the theme “Towards 2050: Reimagining Crime and Criminal Justice System in the Era of AI & ML”, scheduled to be held on 3rd & 4th April 2026.
The conference aims to provide a forward-looking platform to critically analyse how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital technologies are reshaping crime, policing, and criminal justice systems. As crimes increasingly shift to digital and virtual spaces, existing legal frameworks face unprecedented challenges. This conference seeks to anticipate future crimes and propose proactive, technology-responsive legal reforms.
About the Conference
Rapid digital transformation has fundamentally altered human behaviour and criminal activity. From cybercrime and digital fraud to AI-assisted offences and virtual crimes, the criminal justice system must evolve to remain effective. While much of the current legal research focuses on short-term solutions, this conference looks ahead to 2050 and beyond, encouraging futuristic thinking, interdisciplinary dialogue, and comparative legal analysis.
The conference will bring together academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, law enforcement authorities, researchers, and students to deliberate on emerging threats, ethical dilemmas, and global best practices in criminal justice reform.
Key Objectives
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Examine the transition from conventional crimes to digital and AI-driven crimes
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Identify gaps in existing criminal laws and justice mechanisms
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Explore the role of AI, big data, and technology in policing and crime prevention
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Promote ethical, rights-based, and future-ready criminal justice systems
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Encourage interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives
Themes & Sub-Themes
Submissions are invited on themes including (but not limited to):
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Digital transformation of crime and future-proofing criminal laws
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AI in law enforcement: ethics, bias, and surveillance
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Comparative criminal law and international cyber regulations
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Data protection, privacy, and digital security
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Crimes beyond imagination: quantum hacking, deepfakes, autonomous crimes
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Multidisciplinary approaches to digital crime management
Mode of Conference
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Conference Mode: Offline
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Paper Presentation: Hybrid mode
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Venue: SAGE University Indore
Who Can Attend
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Academicians and legal professionals
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Lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and consultants
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Research scholars and students
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Policymakers and regulatory authorities
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Members of NGOs and research institutions
Important Dates
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Last date for Registration & Abstract Submission: 20 February 2026
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Acceptance of Abstracts: 28 February 2026
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Submission of Full Paper: 10 March 2026
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Conference Dates: 3rd & 4th April 2026
Registration Fees
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Industry Professionals: ₹2500
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Faculty / Academicians: ₹2000
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Research Scholars: ₹1800
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Students: ₹1500
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Attendees: ₹1000
(Fee includes conference kit, lunch, high tea, and publication charges.)
Awards
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Best 3 Papers Award: ₹5,000 each
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