The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), is organising a Two-Day National Conference.
The title of the conference is Geopolitics, Borderlands, and Soft Power: India’s Foreign Policy and Regional Dynamics in a Changing World.
The conference will be held on 25–26 September 2026 at the IIT Jammu Main Campus in Jagti, Jammu and Kashmir.
The event is being organised by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Geopolitics, Borderlands, and Soft Power |
| Organiser | Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Jammu |
| In collaboration with | Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) |
| Mode | In-person / Offline |
| Conference Dates | 25–26 September 2026 |
| Venue | IIT Jammu Main Campus |
| Location | Jagti, NH-44, PO Nagrota, Jammu-181221, J&K |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 2 September 2026 |
Conference Themes
Theme 1: Geopolitics, Strategic Boundaries and Borderlands
Theme 2: Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy and Transnational Networks
Theme 3: International Relations, Security and Global Governance
Theme 4: Foreign Policy, Identity and Economic Trajectories
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 2 September 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 5 September 2026
- Registration Deadline: 10 September 2026
- Conference: 25–26 September 2026
Registration Fee
The conference registration fee varies according to the participant category and registration date.
| Category | Registration till 10 Sept. 2026 | After 10 Sept. 2026 |
| Students (UG/PG/MPhil/PhD) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Faculty/Academicians/Professionals | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |