Presidency University is inviting original research papers and abstracts for a 1-Day Regional Conference on “Protecting the Rights of Senior Citizens: Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives.”
Eligibility
• Faculty from Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Healthcare, and allied disciplines
• Research Scholars/Doctoral Candidates
• Advocates and Legal Practitioners
• Judicial Officers/Legal Services Institution Members
• Policymakers and Government Officials
• Social Welfare Department Representatives
• Cyber Security/Technology Professionals
• NGO/Civil Society Representatives
• Healthcare and Geriatric Care Professionals
• Students of Law, Public Policy, Social Work, and allied disciplines
• Senior Citizens’ Association Members
Event details
• Theme: Protecting the Rights of Senior Citizens: Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives
• Theme I: Legal Framework for Protection of Senior Citizens
• Theme II: Health, Social Security and Inclusive Governance
• Theme III: Technology, Digital Inclusion and Financial Protection
• Theme IV: Family, Society and Sustainable Ageing
• Submissions may address legal, policy, and governance issues concerning senior citizens
• Selected peer-reviewed papers may be considered for publication in Conference Proceedings with ISBN
Submission guidelines
• Submission Categories: Abstracts and Full Papers
• Maximum of 2 authors per paper
• Joint authors must register separately
• Abstract: 250–300 words
• Abstract must include title, author name(s), institutional affiliation, email, and 3–5 keywords
• Abstract must state the research objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusion
• Abstract Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words, including footnotes
• Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st Edition
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12 for main text and Size 10 for footnotes
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Full Paper Structure: Abstract, keywords, introduction, main text, conclusion, and references
• Full papers must be original and unpublished and must not have been submitted or published elsewhere
• Submissions must align with the main theme or notified sub-themes
Other details
• Conference: 1-Day Regional Conference
• Call for Abstracts Opens: August 10, 2026
• Last Date for Abstract Submission: September 20, 2026
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: September 30, 2026
• Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: October 10, 2026
• Last Date for Full Paper Submission: October 31, 2026
• Conference Date: November 13, 2026
• Registration Fee for Academicians/Professionals: ₹500
• Registration Fee for Students/Research Scholars: ₹300
• Joint authors must each register and pay separately
• Registration is linked to abstract submission through the Google Form
• Official Conference Email: regionalconferencepsol2026@gmail.com
How to apply
Interested participants may submit their abstracts through the Google Form accessible by scanning the QR code provided in the conference brochure.
