“Global Trade Careers, The WTO’s 30-Year Legacy, and Future Pathways”
To mark 30 years of the World Trade Organisation (WTO – WTO@30), Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur is organising a One-Day Pre-Summit International Colloquium. This academic colloquium is a precursor to the flagship three-day International Trade Law Summit – “The WTO@30 Summit” scheduled from 2–4 October 2026.
The event is organised by the Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies, School of Law & Technology, HNLU in collaboration with:
- WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme
- Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), IIFT
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India under the WTO Chairs Programme.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment Deadline | 28 January 2026 |
| Pre-Summit International Colloquium | 6 February 2026 |
| Main Event – WTO@30 Summit | 2–4 October 2026 |
Venue & Time
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | University Auditorium, HNLU Raipur |
| Time | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM (IST) |
| Mode | In-Person |
Objectives of the Colloquium
The colloquium aims to:
- Build momentum for the WTO@30 Summit
- Provide insights into global trade careers
- Explore WTO’s institutional evolution over 30 years
- Create pathways for students and professionals in international trade law & policy
- Launch the official brochure and webpage of the WTO@30 Summit
Structure of the Colloquium
📊 Diagram: Event Flow
Pre-Summit Colloquium (6 Feb 2026)
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Meet the Young Trade Leader Session
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Panel Discussion on Global Trade Careers & WTO Evolution
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Official Release of WTO@30 Summit Brochure
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Formation of IN-TADR Network
Key Sessions
1️⃣ Meet the Young Trade Leader
An exclusive interaction with Ms. Aarushi Shrivastav, Young Trade Leader (India), WTO & Trade Policy Analyst at Global Counsel. his session offers a career roadmap for aspirants in international trade law.
2️⃣ Panel Discussion
Theme:
“Global Trade Careers, The WTO’s Institutional Evolution, and Beyond”
- Evolution of international trade law
- WTO’s changing role
- Impact of trade policy on development
- Emerging career opportunities
3️⃣ Official Launch
- Release of WTO@30 Summit Brochure
- Announcement of technical sessions, mock WTO simulation & certificate programme.
Registration Fee
| Category | Indian Participants | Foreign Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Academicians / Professionals | ₹1000 | USD 20 |
| Research Scholars / Students | ₹800 | USD 10 |
Includes: Registration Kit, Lunch & High Tea
Excludes: Accommodation (available separately, first-come first-served).
Bank Details for Payment
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Account Name | Registrar, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Indravati Bhawan, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar |
| A/c No. | 41394244908 |
| IFSC | SBIN0018097 |
| SWIFT | SBININBB646 |
Registration Link
👉 Google Form: https://forms.gle/F9kYxp2W2YoHukB26
About the Organisers
- HNLU Raipur – A premier national law university with research hubs in law & technology, governance, commercial law & arbitration.
- Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies – Promotes advanced research in international trade law, WTO & WIPO frameworks.
- WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme – Global initiative nurturing young professionals in international trade.
- CTIL, IIFT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) – Think-tank supporting India’s trade negotiations & policy research.
- WTO Chairs Programme – Global academic network of 39 institutions strengthening trade research & outreach.
Contact Information
Dr. Ankit Awasthi
Programme Director & Head – Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies, SLT, HNLU
📧 Email: cws@hnlu.ac.in
📱 Phone: +91-7355235075
