IMS Unison University in collaboration with Kathmandu University is organizing International Conference on ‘Transforming International Dispute Resolution Mechanisms During a Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics’, to be held on July 29th -30th, 2022.
About IMS Unison University
IMS Unison University Dehradun, a constituent of Unison Group has made fast strides in the horizon of education as a premier educational and research University. Nestled amidst beautiful and serene surroundings, it o?ers an environment that fosters learning and stimulates creativity. Ever since its inception in 1996 as IMS Dehradun, as a non- pro?t organization led by a group of visionaries, it has dedicated itself for the cause of changing the face of professional education in Uttarakhand. The University today provides a platform for excellence in teaching, learning and research. State- of the- art information technology is extensively used in the University contributing to the development of well-trained graduates, postgraduates, and doctorate students to ful?l the manpower needs of the corporate world. IMS Unison University aspires to become a renowned center for creation & dissemination of knowledge. It aims to provide a holistic career-oriented education that develops intellectual, moral and physical capabilities of the students, nurturing creativity and innovation. The University is committed for the cause of imparting quality education by providing the required academic infrastructure, developing strong industry interface and providing placement opportunities to its students.
About Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-pro?t, self-funding public institution established in 1991. It is an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining the standard of academic excellence in various classical and professional disciplines.
The mission statement of the University is “to provide quality education for leadership”. The vision is “to become a world-class university devoted to bringing knowledge and technology to the service of mankind”. The University aspires to serve the nation by ful?lling the needs of the society through the motto of taking knowledge and skills “from the campus to the community.”
The University's broadly perceived signature features include autonomous administration, ?nancial self-sustenance, regular maintenance of the academic calendar, sustained trust of the international academic community, optimum contact between faculties and students and student-friendly environment, among others. The University's graduates have substantive exposure to the industry and the community, research competence, technological literacy, moderate to high-level communicative competence, teamwork and leadership spirit and global compatibility.
In its Silver Jubilee Initiatives Vision 2030 it pledges for quality, innovation, equity, identity, impact and global engagement. These initiatives will remain instrumental towards achieving the status of a world-class university.
Concept Note
It is our pleasure to invite you to the International Dispute Resolution Conference 2022 (“Conference”) to be held on July 29-30, 2022, at IMS Unison University, Dehradun. The two-day Conference on the theme 'Transforming International Dispute Resolution Mechanisms During a Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics' is jointly organized by the School of Law IMS Unison University, India and Kathmandu University, Nepal.
Con?ict is a global reality, as well as a common experience for every human being. But the ways of addressing con?ict vary from country to country, region to region, and even person to person. This event will provide participants a unique opportunity to explore and approach con?ict resolution from a global mindset. Understanding con?ict and the role it plays in various cultures is essential to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
Changes toward the de-territorialisation of sovereignty and the corresponding emergence of various global institutions, associated with globalisation, can o?er new incentives and possibilities for the resolution of seemingly intractable ethno-national con?icts, by revisiting them in a transnational context. Global shift in power will give rise to di?erent forms of con?icts and will demand advancement in the current dispute resolution regime.
On 20 December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (“Mediation Convention”). It creates fair and e?ective approach to resolve international/cross- border commercial disputes and particularly helps in e?ciently enforcing the settlement agreements across the border. It opens enormous business opportunities for enterprises and dispute resolution professionals. The term 'paradigm shift in geopolitics' in the theme of the Conference aims to foster discussion on emerging trends in dispute resolution and the impact of the Mediation Convention on international business environment.
During these days, scholars, lawyers, and ADR practitioners will share views and experiences as to how their unique perspectives on mediation, negotiation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution mechanisms have the capacity to shape and transform con?ict across the globe.
The conference aims to foster discussion on emerging trends in dispute resolution and the impact of the “Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation” as approved by United Nations on International business environment.
For the convenience of the participants and paper presenters the following sub themes have been proposed.
Call for Papers
Research papers are invited from research scholars, academicians, lawyers, jurists and students on the abovementioned theme. The following sub-themes are only illustrative in nature and may include any paper covering the major themes of the Seminar.
Sub Themes
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Trend of using IDR to address Trading and Investment Disputes
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The Evolving World of Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation
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State to State Dispute Resolution
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Investor State Dispute Resolution
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Mediation a Smart Way to Resolve International IP Disputes
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International Arbitration in the Digital Era
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Challenges and Opportunities in Commercial Arbitration and Commercial Mediation
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dispute resolution mechanisms and climate change/environmental issues (law reform).
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Role of International Dispute Resolution for stakeholders such as judges, government o?cials, legal practitioners, business owners, academics, and NGOs.
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Dispute Resolution with internationally unstable/unrecognized Governments
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The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Investor-State Dispute Settlement Cases In?uencing Domestic Environmental Regulations
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Law Development by the International Criminal Court a way to Enhance the Protection of Minorities—the Case for Intersectional Consideration of Mass Atrocities
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Domestic Contestations against International Courts and Tribunals
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Quasi-judicial Bodies and the Establishment of Standards and Principles for Assessing Mental Harm Sustained by Civilians
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Quasi-judicial Bodies and the Establishment of Standards and Principles for Assessing Mental Harm Sustained by Civilians Exposed to Hostilities
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From Inter-State to Intra-State Con?ict issues under international dispute resolution
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IDR methods shift from State-centric, power-based approaches to interest -based approaches that promote resolution between non-State actors
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The challenges of international commercial dispute resolution
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The harmonization of procedural rules on the global level and its impact on national systems of civil litigation
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Arbitration in a New International Alternative Dispute Resolution System
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Non-Legal Adjudicators in National and International Disputes
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Procedural Issues and Innovations in Environment-Related Investor-State Disputes
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Contemporary Issues in International Arbitration and Mediation
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The ICC'S Role in Administering Investment Arbitration Disputes
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Investor-State Mediation (ism): A Comparison of Recent Treaties and Rules
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Arbitration in Regional Trade Agreements (RTAS) and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
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The Challenge Posed to the WTO Dispute Settlement System by the Imbalance in Developing and Developed Country Participation
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Breach of Treaty Claims and Breach of Contract Claims: Simpli?cation of International Jurisprudence
The above sub themes are not exhaustive, sthe author(s) may select any other relevant issue giving a comprehensive and indispensable review of developments in the area of International Dispute Resolution.
Abstract
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The abstract must be developed on A4-sheet in Word Document Format typed in Times New Roman in 12 font size with 1.5 line spacing in not more than 500 words, it should not contain more than FIVE keywords.
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The abstract should contain personal details of the author(s) in the order: Title of the paper, Name, Designation, Institute/ University/ College/Organization, Contact number, E-mail and address (es), of the author(s).
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Kindly indicate the name of the main author for correspondence in case of more than one author. All abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated on the basis of originality, research rigor, relevance to the seminar, and contribution to the theory and practice.
Submissions
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Submissions are to be made only in electronic form. The same may be e-mailed to iuuconferencelaw22@iuu.ac in MS Word format along with a covering letter addressed to Organizing Secretary.
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Title Must be written in bold, size 14 and centered margin. Margin Manuscripts must be in single spacing, font size 12 in Times New Roman and all margins: 1.5 inches (left) and 1 inch (top, right and bottom).
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Tables- Tables must be placed as part of the text. DO NOT attach tables at the end of the manuscript. Soft Manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word 2007 in the above format ONLY.
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Sub-Title Written in bold, size 12 and left margin.
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Tables/Figures Title of the tables/?gure should be written on the top of the tables/?gure. Times New Roman, font 12, Bold and centered margin.
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Footnoting should be done strictly according to Bluebook 20th Edition, Times New Roman, Size 10, Line -Spacing 1
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Word Limit Articles should be generally of 4000-4500 words (excluding references and footnotes).
Rules for Participation
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No abstract or full paper shall be accepted after the last date of submission. ¨
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Registration is mandatory on con?rmation of acceptance of abstract, with the payment of required fees to be deposited in the bank account.
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Only registered participants will be allowed to take part in National Seminar.
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No refund will be allowed once a participant/paper presenter is registered.
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ll the registered participants will be provided participation certi?cate. The Best Paper of each session will be acknowledged and awarded.
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In the event of the seminar being conducted in the o?ine mode the participants will be responsible for the arrangement of their personal accommodation.
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Breakfast and lunch to the participants will be provided by the university. Only one co-author is allowed.
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No in-absentia presentations will be allowed, at least one author must be present for presentation.
Important Dates
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Abstract Submission: June 07, 2022.
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Date for con?rmation of acceptance of Abstract: June 20, 2022.
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Last Date for Registration: June 30, 2022.
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Submission of full Paper: July 10, 2022.
Submission Procedure
The participants are requested to send their abstracts & papers to iuuconferencelaw22@iuu.ac
Registration Fee
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Due to the current uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, the mode of the international conference has not yet been ?nalized. If the circumstances permit the conduction of the seminar in o?ine mode, it will be conducted in the university campus. If unfavorable situations persist then the conference will be conducted online.
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The following are the registration fee for online and o?ine mode of International Conference. Considering the COVID19 situation at the time, the University will duly inform the participants regarding the preferred mode of conduction of the Seminar.
Online Mode
Offline Mode
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Academicians / Organization Representatives (Author) Rs. 1200
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Academicians / Organization Representatives (Co-author) Rs. 700
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Research Scholars/ Students (Author) Rs. 1000
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Research Scholars/ Students (Co- Author) Rs. 700
*GST Included in registration fees * No Registration Fees for Participants From Outside of India
Mode of Payment
Payment can be made by NEFT/IMPS/Demand Draft or Bank transfer in favour of:
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Bene?ciary Name: IMS UNISON UNIVERSITY
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Account Number: 15262191003778
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Bank: Punjab National Bank
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Branch: Makkawala Dehradun
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IFSC Code: PUNB0152610
Contact
For further details feel free to contact
O?cial Email ID: iuuconferencelaw22@iuu.ac
