The Maharishi Law School, Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Noida, is organising the 6th Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Global Conference 2026 as part of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Law Festival-2026. The conference is scheduled for 14 October 2026 and will be conducted in hybrid mode — offline and online.
Conference Theme: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Governance & Justice
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security technologies, digital governance, blockchain, fintech, biotechnology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way law, justice and governance operate. At the same time, these technologies are raising complex legal questions relating to privacy, data protection, cybercrime, digital evidence, intellectual property, human rights and regulatory accountability.
The central theme of the 6th MMY Global Conference 2026 is:
“Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Governance & Justice: Challenges & Solutions”
The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for legal scholars, judges, advocates, policymakers, technologists, industry professionals, researchers and students to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping legal systems and the administration of justice.
The MMY Global Conference 2026 seeks to facilitate discussion around these and related questions through interdisciplinary research and academic dialogue.
sub-themes for Research and Paper Presentation
The conference has identified several sub-themes for researchers interested in AI law, cyber law, digital evidence and technology regulation.
1. AI in Digital Forensics
Artificial Intelligence is creating new possibilities for digital investigations and forensic analysis. Suggested areas include:
- AI-assisted digital evidence collection and analysis
- Machine learning in cyber forensics
- Deep learning for evidence classification
- AI-based malware detection and reverse engineering
- Intelligent incident response
- AI applications in memory, disk and network forensics
2. Cybercrime Investigation and Intelligence
The conference also invites research on the use of technology in detecting and investigating cybercrime, including:
- AI-based cybercrime detection and prevention
- Ransomware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Dark web monitoring and intelligence
- Cryptocurrency crime investigation
- SOCMINT and OSINT
- AI-enabled financial cybercrime investigations
3. Digital Evidence and Criminal Justice
The increasing importance of electronic evidence presents significant challenges for criminal justice systems. Potential research areas include:
- Authentication of AI-generated evidence
- Electronic chain of custody
- Digital evidence integrity
- Admissibility of AI-generated digital evidence
- AI and expert testimony
- E-discovery
- Standards for digital evidence management
4. Cyber Law, AI Governance and Regulatory Frameworks
As governments and institutions develop frameworks for emerging technologies, legal researchers have an important role in examining questions of accountability and regulation.
Topics include:
- Legal challenges arising from Artificial Intelligence
- AI governance and accountability
- International cyber law and digital cooperation
- Data protection, privacy and AI compliance
- AI liability
- Comparative approaches to AI regulation
5. Emerging Technologies in Cyber Forensics
The conference also welcomes research examining the forensic and legal implications of emerging technologies, including:
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cloud and edge computing
- Mobile devices and wearable technology
- Drones and autonomous vehicles
- Blockchain forensics
- Quantum and post-quantum cyber security
6. AI and Law Enforcement
The intersection of Artificial Intelligence and policing raises significant legal and policy questions. Suggested areas include:
- Smart policing
- Opportunities and risks associated with predictive policing
- Facial recognition and biometric technologies
- AI-based crime mapping and analytics
- Digital investigation platforms
- AI in national security and counter-terrorism
7. Capacity Building, Education and Legal Research
The conference also recognises the importance of developing the skills required to address emerging technological challenges. Researchers may explore:
- AI education for cyber investigators
- Cyber forensics curricula
- Digital literacy and cyber awareness
- Capacity building for law-enforcement agencies
- Industry-academia collaboration
- Future skills for legal and cyber professionals
Papers on topics related to the principal conference theme are also welcome.
Call for Papers: Who Can Participate?
The MMY Global Conference 2026 Call for Papers invites original and unpublished research papers from a broad range of participants, including: Academicians, Judges, Advocates, Policymakers, Government officials, Industry professionals, Research scholars, Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students
The conference particularly encourages interdisciplinary research papers examining legal, technological, regulatory and policy dimensions of emerging technologies. Cross-institutional student teams may also participate, subject to the eligibility requirements specified by the organisers.
Research Paper Submission Guidelines
The key requirements include:
- Language: English
- Word limit: 3,500–5,000 words
- Font: Times New Roman
- Body text: 12 pt, justified
- Headings: 14 pt, centred
- Sub-headings: 13 pt
- Footnotes: 10 pt, left aligned
- Citation style: Bluebook, 21st Edition
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Keywords: Five keywords
- File format: MS Word
The full research paper is to be submitted to mlsmuitconference@gmail.com. The brochure states that late submissions will not be considered.
Authors are also required to provide a cover page containing the paper title, author details, official address, email address, telephone/fax details, brief biography and acknowledgements, where applicable.
Important Dates for MMY Global Conference 2026
Researchers planning to participate should take note of the following deadlines:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission & Registration | 30 September 2026 (Extended) |
| Acceptance of Paper Presentation | 10 October 2026 |
| Global Conference | 14 October 2026 |
Registration Fees
For offline participation, the fees are:
- Academicians/Advocates/Industry Experts — ₹1,000 for a single author; ₹1,200 for co-authors
- Research Scholars/Students — ₹800 for a single author; ₹1,200 for co-authors
- Foreign Authors — $50
For online participation, the fees are:
- Academicians/Advocates/Industry Experts — ₹1,400 for a single author; ₹1,800 for co-authors
- Research Scholars/Students — ₹1,000 for a single author; ₹1,200 for co-authors
- Foreign Authors — $50
Best Paper Award- ₹2,100, along with a certificate and memento.
Participants presenting papers are eligible for presentation/participation certificates.
Publication Opportunities
Research presented at the conference may have publication opportunities. Selected papers may be considered for publication in a Scopus-indexed edited book, an ISBN book, or the Maharishi Journal of Law & Society, subject to the applicable conditions.
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