Athena 5.0: A National Conference by SVKM's NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai

Athena 5.0: A National Conference by SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai

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Athena 5.0: A National Conference by SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai (Last date for abstract submission: 7th December 2026)

About the Organisation

SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai. The conference is organised by the Publication and Seminar Committee.

About the Event

Athena 5.0 is the fifth edition of the National Conference. It provides an academic platform for scholars, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, students and industry professionals to examine the relationship between media, communication, technology and the regulation of public discourse. The conference will be held in hybrid mode on 23rd January 2027 (Saturday). Accepted papers will be presented, and the top 10 papers will be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed, ISBN-numbered journal.

Theme

Media, Communication, Technology and the Regulation of Public Discourse: National and International Perspectives

Sub-Themes

Freedom of Speech, Expression and the Limits of Public Discourse
Media Ethics, Journalism and Accountability in the Digital Age
Social Media Governance, Platform Liability and Digital Content Regulation
Misinformation, Disinformation and the Integrity of Public Discourse
Privacy, Surveillance, Reputation and Personality Rights in Media
Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes and the Future of Media Regulation
Advertising, Influencer Culture and Consumer Protection in Digital Media
Intellectual Property, Digital Creativity and the Global Media Economy
Political Communication, Electoral Discourse and Media in Democracy
Film, Creative Expression and Comparative Media Regulation

These sub-themes are indicative, not exhaustive. Related topics within the broader theme are welcome.

Call for Papers

Original, unpublished research articles, review papers and empirical studies are invited from students, research scholars, academicians, legal practitioners and industry professionals across India. Papers may be written with a national or international perspective, and a paper may have up to three authors.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Length: 350 to 400 words, excluding the title and keywords
Content: research theme, topic, objectives, methodology, scope and key arguments
Title: concise, descriptive, up to 15 words, bold and centre-aligned
Format: Times New Roman; 14 pt headings, 12 pt body; 1.5 line spacing; justified; Word (.doc/.docx) only

Full Paper Guidelines (Selected Papers)

Length: 3,000 to 5,000 words, excluding footnotes
Citation: Bluebook (21st Edition)
Format: Times New Roman; 14 pt headings, 12 pt body; footnotes 10 pt, single-spaced; 1.5 line spacing; justified; Word (.doc/.docx) only
Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Research Objectives and Methodology, Analysis and Discussion, Conclusion, References
Originality: must not have been submitted, published or presented elsewhere. Plagiarism and AI-content limits will be communicated by the Organising Committee.

Awards

Prize pool of ₹15,000. Awards for Best Paper, Second Best Paper and Best Presenter. Top 10 papers considered for publication in a peer-reviewed, ISBN-numbered journal. All registered participants receive an e-certificate of participation. Participants also receive a 10% scholarship code from Lawoctopus for its courses.

Registration Fees (inclusive of GST)

Students: Single author ₹1,000; co-authorship ₹900 per person

Professionals: Single author ₹1,800; co-authorship ₹1,700 per person

Offline participation: an additional ₹500 for food and other essentials.

Registration Process

Submit the abstract in Word format through the abstract form.
On acceptance, pay the fee and complete registration through the registration form. Fees are payable only after acceptance is intimated.
Submit the full paper in Word format by 15th January 2027 through the paper submission form.
Submit the presentation (PPT) by 20th January 2027 through the PPT form.

Important Dates

Last date for abstract submission: 7th December 2026
Intimation of abstract acceptance: by 8th December 2026
Last date for full paper submission: 15th January 2027, 10:00 PM
Last date for PPT submission: 20th January 2027
Conference date: 23rd January 2027

Contact Information

Publication and Seminar Committee, SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai. Plot No. 2, Near Pethpada Metro Station, Pethpada, Sector 33, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210.

Email: pc.sol@nmims.in.

Phone: +91 62873 98411 (HoD Admin), +91 70450 15555 (HoD Communications).

Instagram: @pc_athena_