Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, Haryana, in collaboration with the Public Finance Research Cluster, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA, invites submissions for its First International Conference on Public Policy and Public Law. The last date for abstract submission is June 30, 2026.

About the Conference

The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on public policy, public law, decentralization, federalism, local governance, sustainability, democratic governance, institutional design, and emerging regulatory challenges. It aims to bring together scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to examine how local institutional structures influence public policy outcomes and governance systems.

Theme

Asymmetries in Public Policy: Institutional Design and the Impact of Localism

Organizers

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, Haryana, India
• Public Finance Research Cluster, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA

Conference Details

• Date: July 15–16, 2026
• Mode: Hybrid
• Venue: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat, Haryana, India

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

• Academicians
• Researchers
• Policy Practitioners
• Professionals
• Students at all levels

Broad Areas of Discussion

• Public Policy and Governance
• Public Law and Regulatory Frameworks
• Decentralization and Local Governance
• Fiscal Federalism
• Institutional Design and Asymmetries
• Democratic Governance and Accountability
• Sustainability and Development Policy
• Emerging Public Policy Challenges and Reforms

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract should not exceed 300 words.
• Authors must include 4–5 keywords.
• A separate bio-note should accompany the abstract.
• Submissions should align with the conference theme and related areas of public policy and public law.

How to Submit?

Interested participants should submit their abstract along with keywords and a separate bio-note via email to:

conference2026@dbranlu.ac.in

Important Date

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 30, 2026

Contact

Email: conference2026@dbranlu.ac.in