Presidency University Bengaluru to Host Global IP Conference on Climate Action & Sustainability (April 24-25, 2026)

Presidency University, Bengaluru, via its School of Law, is hosting an International Conference, "Intellectual Property in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda" on April 24-25, 2026. The event will be organised in collaboration with Texas A&M University School of Law, USA and will be held at the university's Bengaluru campus. Global experts will gather to discuss the intersectional nature of intellectual property law and climate action and sustainability.

The conference will address key issues at the nexus of IP law, climate justice and green technology. Sessions will examine climate justice using IP frameworks, protecting and licensing green technology, data governance in sustainability projects and equitable access to sustainable innovations. Scholars, researchers, policymakers and IP practitioners from across the globe will join to discuss these urgent global challenges.

Event Details and Participation

Scheduled for April 24-25, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) at Presidency University, Bengaluru, the conference offers researchers the opportunity to present papers on intellectual property's role in climate and sustainability agendas. The call for papers is open now with submission guidelines available through Presidency University's official channels. Registration details are also available for delegates wishing to attend this international legal dialogue.

Benefits for Legal Researchers and Professionals

Participants will have direct interaction with international experts from the Texas A&M University School of Law and from Indian legal academics. The conference provides a dedicated space for the presentation of research, networking with compatriots in the field of global sustainability law, and keeping abreast of current developments in IP law around climate action. Certificates of participation and presentation will be provided, which improves academic and professional credentials.

Strategic International Collaboration

This USA-India academic partnership will facilitate cross-jurisdictional perspectives on intellectual property frameworks supporting climate goals. Legal professionals from Bengaluru and South India will find convenient access to this high-profile international event. The collaboration positions the Presidency School of Law as a key player in global discussions on climate and sustainability law.

The International Conference on Intellectual Property in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda is a great chance for legal researchers and practitioners to contribute to the major shaping of future IP policies for sustainable development.

With the call for papers now open, interested students and enthusiasts should visit Presidency University's website for all submission and registration information.