26-27 March 2026 University of Johannesburg Kingsway Campus, Auckland Park

Abstract Submission: 15 January 2026 Notification of Speaker and Abstract Decisions: 10 February 2026 Conference Registration Opens: 10 March 2026 Conference Fee: R3000.00

Organizers: Cornell Law School, University of Johannesburg Faculty of Law, University of Zambia, and the Centre for International and Comparative Labour

We are calling for abstracts to be submitted from around the globe. Abstract should not exceed 150 words and include up to 5 keywords. Full papers should not exceed 8000 words. All submitted abstracts, papers will go through a double–blind peer– review process with decisions and comments availed to all authors. Final acceptance is only granted upon revising the manuscript in line with the reviewer's comments. Acceptance of the manuscript is subject to review and approval by the publishers. Publication in the proceedings and presentations at the conference are subject to registration and submission of copyright forms. Submit abstracts to suhailv@uj.ac.za