Flourishing and Sustainability in the Age of AI
As societies enter the age of Artificial Intelligence, the central question is no longer how rapidly technologies can advance, but whether they support human and planetary flourishing within sustainable limits. The conference positions flourishing and sustainability as the primary goals, with AI understood as a powerful yet contingent context that must be ethically governed and socially embedded. While AI offers opportunities to address climate challenges, improve public services, and expand access to knowledge, it also raises concerns regarding energy consumption, inequality, and the erosion of human agency. Addressing these tensions requires moving beyond techno-centric narratives toward value-driven, inclusive, and future-oriented approaches.
As a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary global forum, STAR Scholars Network welcomes contributions from engineering, medicine, environmental sciences, social sciences, humanities, liberal arts, education, policy, and allied fields, fostering dialogue that bridges technical innovation with ethical responsibility and sustainable futures.
We particularly welcome submissions that explore the following sub-themes:
Join us in shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and profoundly humane.
Star Scholars Global Conference Registration Fee 2026
(includes conference kit+ participation in all conference sessions & exhibitions + evening cultural activities + twin-sharing accommodation on JGU campus for 4 nights + all meals during the conference)
| Category | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/ Researcher/Practitioner | USD 200 | USD 250 (includes conference participation benefits + full membership for 1 year) |
| Student | USD 150 | USD 175 (includes all conference benefits + full membership for 1 year) |
*Early-bird registration from SAARC countries, who will register by 31st Aug 2026 will receive special discounted registration rate of USD 100.
- The cost of on-campus accommodation and food during the conference for first 1000 registered participants will be sponsored by O.P. Jindal Global University.
1 day Post-conference excursion on 14th Dec either to AGRA/DELHI will cost additional USD 50
Registration link will be sent with abstract acceptance email. Need-based 100% waiver of registration fees will be also available only to student participants, if their abstracts are accepted for presentation by the conference scientific committee.
Publication Opportunities
Publish in STAR Scholars Press and OJED Journals
Presenters at the STAR Global Conference will have the opportunity to publish their work through various esteemed journals and publication outlets, including STAR Scholars’ prestigious publication channels. Selected papers may also be considered for inclusion in the STAR Book Series or Scopus-indexed journals affiliated with STAR Scholars and Open Journals in Education (OJED).
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Individual Paper Abstracts word limit should be maximum 300 words(We also encourage submission of PechaKucha/Poster/3-minute Thesis for presentation. Masters and PHD Students are encouraged especially to make Poster/3-Minute Thesis presentation)
- Please check examples of PechaKucha presentations here: https://www.pechakucha.com/
- Please check examples of 3-minutes Thesis Presentations here: https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/thesis-competition
- Panel/Symposium/Roundtable Abstract word limit should be maximum 600 words
- For proposed panels/symposium/roundtable discussion, a single document (brief 100-200 words note on the panel topic, as well as individual 100-150 words abstracts from the panelists) to be submitted under the respective sub-themes.
- Once you click the category of submissions, then the abstract submission window will open.
- All Abstracts should align with the main conference theme and respective sub-themes of the STAR Global conference.2026.
- Abstracts beyond the dedicated sub themes are also acceptable.
- In case your abstract does not align with any of the specified sub-themes, please select the “Other” under sub themes during the submission process.
- Abstracts submissions to be made only through this online abstracts submission Form. More than one abstract should not be submitted by individual author.
- Any submission of abstract over emails will not be accepted
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission of the Abstract: 31st May 2026
- Acceptance emails with VISA letters to be issued by: 31st July 2026
- Submission of full papers to be published by STAR Global Conference Press: 30th November 2026
- Host Institution: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Venue: JGU campus in Sonipat, Haryana, India
- Contact Details: 2026STARGlobalConference@jgu.edu.in
