Annual Conference 2027: Law, Economics, Trade and Justice

The Annual Conference 2027: Law, Economics, Trade and Justice is a two-day academic conference bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, trade experts and early-career researchers to examine intersections of law, markets, governance, trade and access to justice. Selected authors will engage in a multi-stage process including virtual presentations, a paper development workshop and final presentations at the conference. The event is organised by the Centre for Development Policy and Practice in collaboration with the Economic Policy Center, Mahindra University and will take place in Hyderabad, India on 5–6 February 2027.

Selected authors will participate in virtual presentations, a paper development workshop, and present their papers at the conference.

Submissions are invited from scholars, practitioners, policymakers, trade experts and early-career researchers. Authors may submit abstracts and papers across academic research, policy papers, empirical and field studies, and comparative legal and trade studies.

Submit a 300-word abstract by 15 Sep 2026; categories include academic research papers, policy papers, empirical and field studies, and comparative legal and trade studies.