In presence of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees, the College of Law at GulfUniversity is pleased to announce the 2nd International Conference on Digital Law and Technological Advancements (ICDLTA 2026), set to take place on 28th & 29th April 2026, Kingdom of Bahrain (Hybrid Mode). The ICDLTA 2026 provides a leading forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of digital law, legal technology, and contemporary legal studies. The conference will bring together leading legal scholars, practitioners, researchers, and experts in the domain of interest from around the world.

The theme of the 2nd International Conference on Digital Law and Technological Advancements (ICDLTA 2026) is “Legal Innovation in the Digital Age.” Innovation is highly relevant in the rapidly evolving digital landscape that the legal world is facing today. The capacity for innovation through the development of modern legal frameworks, digital governance mechanisms, and regulatory approaches will play a dominant role in addressing emerging technological challenges. Legal innovation arises from adapting legal knowledge to new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data protection, digital transactions, and online dispute resolution. We hope that the research presented in this conference will contribute to strengthening legal systems, enhancing digital governance, and supporting national and international legal development.

The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for legal scholars, academia, and practitioners to disseminate and discuss current research findings, as well as to explore recent developments, current practices, and future trends in digital law and technological regulation. The conference welcomes educators, researchers, legal professionals, and policymakers with the aim of sharing practices, studies, insights, and experiences on addressing legal challenges and opportunities in the 21st-century digital environment.

Track 1: Legal Frameworks and Digital Transformation

• Digital Governance and Regulation
• Cybersecurity Laws and Policies
• Data Protection and Privacy Regulations
• E-Government and Digital Services Legal Frameworks

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence and Law

• Legal Implications of AI and Machine Learning
• AI in Legal Research and Case Management
• Ethical Considerations in AI Deployment in Legal Systems
• Regulation of Autonomous Systems and AI

Track 3: Blockchain and Smart Contracts

• Legal Challenges of Blockchain Technology
• Smart Contracts: Enforcement and Legal Validity
• Blockchain in Intellectual Property Law
• Regulatory Approaches to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Track 4: Intellectual Property in the Digital Age

• Protecting Digital Assets and Innovations
• Digital Copyright and Fair Use
• Patent Law in Emerging Technologies
• Trademark Issues in the Online World

Track 5: Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

• Legal Responses to Cybercrime
• Digital Evidence and Forensics in Legal Proceedings
• International Collaboration in Combatting Cybercrime
• Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attacks

Track 6: Privacy and Data Protection

• GDPR and International Data Protection Laws
• Privacy in the Age of Big Data and Analytics
• Balancing Security and Privacy in Digital Environments
• Data Breaches: Legal Responses and Consequences

Track 7: E-Commerce and Digital Trade

• Legal Aspects of Online Contracts and Transactions
• Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
• Cross-Border Digital Trade and Regulation
• Taxation Issues in E-Commerce

Track 8: Digital Rights and Freedoms

• Freedom of Expression Online
• Digital Human Rights and Access to Information
• Censorship and Content Moderation Laws
• Legal Protection Against Online Harassment and Abuse

Track 9: Technology in Legal Practice

• Legal Tech Tools for Modern Law Firms
• Virtual Law Offices and Remote Legal Services
• Automation in Legal Processes
• Legal Education and Training in the Digital Era

Track 10: General Law Topics

• Constitutional Law: Digital Age Challenges
• Criminal Law and Digital Evidence
• Family Law and Online Dispute Resolution
• Administrative Law and Technology
• Environmental Law: Monitoring and Enforcement with Technology

Track 11: Emerging Technologies and Future Legal Challenges

• Legal Implications of the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Regulating Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
• Legal Issues in Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Future Trends in Technology and Their Legal Impact

Papers accepted for ICANASSF 2025 after the double-blind peer-review process will be published in ‎the conference book/ proceedings, which is published by Spronger and indexed by Scopus, Google Scholar, ‎and SpringerLink. Selected papers will also be published as chapters in an Emerald‐indexed book ‎‎(Scopus-indexed).‎
Additionally, selected papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for ‎further development for possible publication in the highly esteemed partner journals listed below. ‎Note that journal editors are provided with the conference proceedings and will make selections if they ‎feel the work is appropriate and of sufficient quality for their journal.‎
If invited to publish in a journal, authors will be expected to develop the work by 40–50%, including a ‎change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed, and there is no ‎guarantee of publication.‎ 
 

This will include one or more of the following journals:‎

• ‎1.‎ Journal of Strategic Marketing, Regular Issue – Taylor & Francis (Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎2.‎ FIIB Business Review, Regular Issue – SAGE Publications (ABS, Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎3.‎ Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development (JBSED) (Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎4.‎ EuroMid Journal of Business and Tech-Innovation (EJBTI), Special Issue – EMBAT.‎

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