About NALSAR
The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, is a public law school and a National Law University located in Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and is considered as one of the best law schools in India.
About CITBL
The Centre was established in September 2022 with the vision of becoming a premier institution for trade law research, which is crucial for a rapidly growing economy like India. It aspires to be a leading hub for training and research in international trade and investment law and policy, aiming to build a deeper understanding of the complexities of global trade.
About World Trade Institute
The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a premier interdisciplinary academic institution at the University of Bern, renowned for its focus on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalization, and sustainability. As a centre of excellence, the WTI offers a unique blend of graduate-level education, cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, and specialized advisory services, exploring the intricate connections between law, economics, and political science.
About Centre for Trade and Investment Law
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). The Centre’s primary objective is to provide sound and rigorous analysis of legal issues pertaining to international trade and investment law to the Government of India and other governmental agencies.
Conference Theme
This conference will focus on four key themes:
- Climate Change Mitigation and Inclusive Sustainability
- Building Resilient and Adaptive Regional and Global Supply Chains
- Advancing Competitiveness in Critical and Emerging Technologies
- Ensuring National, Economic, and Food Security
Each theme will include sub-themes such as:
- Green Industrial Policies
- Motivations for Industrial Policy: Technological Advancements, Retaliation, National Security, and Geopolitical Rivalries
- Economic Rationale of Industrial Policy: Externalities, Market Failures, and State Intervention
- WTO’s Evolving Framework and Role in Industrial Policy: Subsidy Rules, Enforcement, and Trade Tensions
- China’s Industrial Policy and Its Engagement with the WTO
- Impact of Industrial Policy on Global Trade Dynamics: Digitalization, Global Value Chains (GVCs), and Regional Trade Agreements
- Industrial Policy and Comparative Advantages in Emerging Economies: Sectoral Development and the Role of State-Led Innovation
- Geopolitics and Industrial Policy: Reshoring, Deglobalization, and Strategic Competition
- The Role of Security Exceptions in Critical Mineral Trade and Industrial Policy
- India’s Industrial Policy: ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme, and Trade Strategy in a Global Context
- Ensuring Coherence Between Green Transition and Strategic Autonomy Industrial and Trade Policies: The EU and Global Examples
- Environmental, Industrial, and National Interests in the WTO: GATT Article XX and Climate Change
- International Coordination and the Need for a Green Industrial Policy Framework
- Industrial Policy as a Development Strategy in the Knowledge/Digital Economy
- Intersections Between International Institutions, Private Sector, and State Finance in Shaping Industrial Policy
- Social Equity, Inclusiveness and International Trade: Cooperation in Sustainable Development, Social Cohesion, and Good Governance
The sub-themes are suggestive only and not exhaustive.
Structure of Conference
Panel Discussions
Dynamic panel discussions on Industrial Policy, featuring leading experts who will share diverse perspectives on the evolving landscape of industrial policy in today’s global context.
Round Table Discussions
A round table discussion bringing together diverse stakeholders and beneficiaries of India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This interactive session will provide a platform for policymakers, industry leaders, manufacturers, and representatives from various key sectors of strategic importance to India to engage in meaningful dialogue on the scheme’s impact, challenges, and opportunities. (e.g., pharmaceuticals, green technologies, steel and primary commodities, agro-industries etc)
Plenary sessions
There will be two plenary sessions dedicated to exploring various aspects of industrial policy. In these sessions, distinguished experts will deliver comprehensive lectures, providing in-depth insights into key issues and trends shaping industrial policy today.
Paper presentations
The author/s are invited to present their paper through a PowerPoint presentation. Each author will be given 10 minutes to present their paper and the remaining 5 minutes will be for Q&A and feedback.
Abstract and Papers
Submission of abstract
- Scan the QR code for submitting the abstract
- Only abstracts submitted through the QR code will be considered for the selection process
- All abstracts must be submitted by 30th November 2024(Midnight IST)
- Presenters will receive an abstract acceptance notification by 10th December 2024
- Co-authorship is allowed but limited to two persons.
Abstract Guidelines
- Length: Maximum 500 words excluding title/cover
- Abstracts should have a cover page with the title and details of the authors.
- The Abstract Should indicate one or two guiding questions.
- Margins: 1 inch
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 points
- Spacing: 1.5
Paper submission Guidelines
- Length: 5000 to 7000 words excluding title/cover, references and footnotes
- Margins: 1 inch
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 points
- Spacing: 1.5 Citation:
- Footnoting: Bluebook 21st edition, Times New Roman, 10 points
- Selected papers may be published in the form of an edited book.
Important Dates
| Last Date of Abstract Submission | 30th November (Midnight IST) |
| Announcement of Selected Abstracts | 10th December 2024 |
| Last Date for Registration Fee Submission | 20th December 2024 |
| Paper Submission | 5th January 2025 |
Registration Fee
| Category | Indian (INR) | Foreign (USD) |
| Academicians/ Practitioners/ Others | 7500 (per individual author) | 150 |
| Students | 6000 (per individual author) | 100 |
| The conference fees include registration fee, cost of accommodation on a sharing basis and food | ||
Travel Grant
Two international participants may be awarded with travel grants on a merit cum need basis. Interested participants are required to submit the travel grant application stating reasons at the time of abstract submission.
Remote Participation
They have a few slots for remote participation in the conference. International participants may request an online paper presentation, if necessary. There shall not be any fee waiver for the remote participation.
Best Paper Award
The best paper will receive a waiver of the tuition fee for one WTI Summer or Winter Academy course, which is organized in a hybrid format.
Bank Details
Registration fees are to be paid only to the following bank account:
Name: Registrar NALSAR University of Law (JRCITBL)
A/c No.7181339488
Bank: Indian Bank, Shameerpet
Branch IFSC Code: IDIB000S166
SWIFT Code: IDBINBBHYD (For International Participants)
Contact Information
For Queries Contact:
- Dr. Kapil Sharma, Assistant Professor of Law, NALSAR Email Id: kapil.sharma@nalsar.ac.in
- Mr. Aditya Tripathi, Research Associate, NALSAR Mo. +91-7060691103 Email Id: citbl@nalsar.ac.in
The brochure is here.
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