Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai is inviting submissions for the International Conference on "Roots, Rights & Recognition: Indigenous Peoples, Identity and the Law." The conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, legal professionals, policymakers, and students to deliberate on the legal, constitutional, and human rights issues affecting indigenous communities. The conference will be held in hybrid mode on September 18, 2026.

About the Organiser

Saveetha School of Law, a constituent institution of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), is a NAAC A++ accredited institution recognized by the Bar Council of India and the UGC. The institution is known for its emphasis on legal research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and academic excellence.

About the Conference

The conference seeks to explore the legal, constitutional, cultural, and policy dimensions surrounding indigenous peoples, their identities, traditional knowledge, and rights. It aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions on preserving indigenous heritage while ensuring justice, equality, and sustainable development in contemporary legal systems.

Mode

Hybrid (Offline + Online)

Conference Date

• September 18, 2026

Theme

"Roots, Rights & Recognition: Indigenous Peoples, Identity and the Law"

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

• Students
• Research Scholars
• Academicians
• Legal Practitioners
• Policymakers
• NGOs and Civil Society Members
• Professionals interested in indigenous rights and legal studies

Themes and Sub-Themes

Submissions may include, but are not limited to:

• Indigenous Peoples and Constitutional Rights
• Land Rights and Forest Governance
• Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property
• Environmental Justice and Indigenous Communities
• Human Rights and Indigenous Identity
• Customary Laws and Legal Pluralism
• Indigenous Women and Gender Justice
• Climate Change and Indigenous Livelihoods
• International Law and Indigenous Rights
• Sustainable Development and Tribal Communities

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 250–300 words
• Full Paper: 3,000–5,000 words
• Citation Style: Bluebook (20th Edition)
• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
• All accepted papers will undergo peer review.

Publication Opportunity

• Selected papers will be published in an ISBN-numbered edited book/conference proceedings after peer review.

Awards

• Best Paper Award
• Best Presentation Award
• Certificates for all registered presenters and participants

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: August 15, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: August 22, 2026
• Full Paper Submission: September 5, 2026
• Last Date for Registration: September 10, 2026
• Conference Date: September 18, 2026

How to Submit?

Interested participants may submit their abstracts through the registration link provided by the organisers. Detailed submission guidelines and brochure are available in the official notification.

Organizer

Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai.

Brochure: https://cdn.lawctopus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Intl-Conf-TG-July-21.pdf