Call for papers: Lex Nova’s first scientific conference on intellectual property in smart cities

Lex Nova Development Center has announced its First Scientific Conference, “The Future of Intellectual Property in Smart Cities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, organized in Dubai from 26 to 30 August 2026.

About the conference

Accelerating digital transformation and the growing reliance on smart cities and artificial intelligence technologies have raised numerous legal and regulatory challenges for intellectual property rights. The conference discusses the future of protecting innovation and creativity in the modern digital environment, and brings together researchers, experts and specialists from across the Arab region to explore the future of intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence.

Important dates

• 20 June 2026 — deadline for abstract submission
• 27 June 2026 — notification of initial acceptance
• 1 August 2026 — deadline for full paper submission

Call for participation

Lex Nova Development Center invites researchers, academics, experts and professionals to submit research papers that contribute to shaping the future of intellectual property in smart cities and the age of artificial intelligence. Accepted papers are published in the conference book after peer review.