1st National Conference on AI Governance: Strategies, Ethics, and Public Policy by SDGI Global University, Ghaziabad

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

SDGI Global University (SGU) is a newly established university in Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR. The University was established in 2023 under the aegis of Sunder Deep Educational Society, which was established in 2006, a well-known Educational Group in India. SGU has a rich legacy of providing quality education. Over the years, the Institute has undergone substantial progress and advancement. The Institute has indeed made significant strides in its growth and development since its establishment. The University’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for professional education across various fields. SGU offers a wide range of Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Management, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Law, Education and several Diploma Courses. The University also has a strong research focus.

About the School of Law and Legal Studies

School of Law and Legal Studies (SLLS) envisages advancement of institutional expertise in the area of legal research and education by augmenting academic and professional excellence, developing critical and relentless engagement with legal theory and practice, synergising law, legal research, legal education and action to further the quest for justice. The programs focus on preparing students to assume leadership roles not only within their specific legal domain, but also on an international scale. This includes fostering a global mindset, understanding diverse legal systems, and addressing global legal challenges. We presently offer B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., specialising in corporate law, IPR, criminal law, and constitutional law.

About the Conference

The School of Law and Legal Studies, SDGI Global University, is delighted to announce its 1^st National Conference on AI Governance: Strategies, Ethics, and Public Policy, to be held on 28^th November, 2025.

This pioneering academic event aims to bring together scholars, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and students to collectively explore the emerging challenges and opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance. The conference aims to establish a multidisciplinary forum for deliberating on how law, ethics, and policy can converge to ensure the development of responsible, transparent, and accountable AI systems that promote public trust and societal well-being.

Theme

“AI Governance: Strategies, Ethics, and Public Policy”

The conference will focus on the legal, ethical, and policy architecture required to regulate the use of AI technologies while sustaining innovation.

Sub-Themes

• AI Governance and the Rule of Law
• Data Privacy, Security, and Intellectual Property
• AI and Public Policy Reform
• AI and Human Rights: Privacy, Autonomy, and Equality
• Global AI Governance and International Cooperation
• Liability, Accountability, and Risk in AI Systems
• AI in the Justice System and Predictive Policing
• Corporate Governance and AI Ethics
• Constitutional and Regulatory Perspectives on AI
• AI and Sustainable Development Goals
• Sector-Specific Legal Challenges: Healthcare, Finance

Participants may also submit papers aligned with the central theme but not limited to the above topics.

Objectives

• To discuss strategies for ethical and sustainable AI governance
• To examine the role of law in shaping AI accountability frameworks
• To propose actionable policy recommendations for responsible AI adoption.

Eligibility

• Students pursuing a three-year or five-year undergraduate degree in law.
• Students pursuing a one-year or two-year postgraduate degree in law.
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Practicing advocates
• Judicial officers

Mode of the Conference

The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode.

Important Dates

Submission Guidelines

• The abstract should be 250-300 words long with 3-5 keywords. The authors of the selected abstracts will be emailed an acceptance letter with the registration link for the Conference, the details of the event, as well as the payment link.
• Your abstract should be submitted in Word format ONLY. It must not mention anything about the author and their affiliation. The author(s) is/are required to submit a separate Word Document containing a cover letter for each author.
• The full paper must be 3000–5000 words long.
• The citations must adhere to Bluebook Citation 21^st
• Co-authorship is limited to two authors.
• The paper shall not be plagiarised and shall not be generated by AI. Research papers with similarity exceeding 10% shall be rejected.
• All papers will undergo a blind peer-review process, and the selected ones will be informed accordingly.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font style: Times New Roman
• Title of the Paper: Full Caps, Centre Alignment, Font size-16, Bold
• Body of the paper: Font size-12, Justified Alignment
• Headings and subheadings should be in Bold, Font size-14, in full caps and left aligned
• Paragraph settings: Spacing before the paragraph-3pt, spacing after the paragraph-3pt and 1.5 line spacing.
• The default settings shall be followed for margins for the full research paper.
• The margins for the abstract shall be 2.54 cm from each side.

Format of the Cover Letter

The cover letter shall include the following:

• Title of the paper
• Author’s full name, designation, institutional affiliation, and contact details
• A declaration that the work is original and has not been submitted elsewhere.

Registration Details

Awards & Recognitions

Best presenter award (3 positions)

Best paper award (3 positions)

Submission Link for Abstract: https://forms.gle/pDGz97nauSrR7Pfg6

Contact Information

Ms. Vaishnavi Vats (Convenor), +91 87430 08877, vaishnavi.vats@sgu.edu.in

Mr. Nilay Kumar (Co-convenor), +91 92052 65919, nilay.kumar@sgu.edu.in