India Labour Conference 2026 convenes scholars, policymakers, trade unions, businesses, and labour organizations to advance equitable and sustainable labour policies for gig and platform workers.
Academia, policy, industry, unions, civil society
Algorithms, transparency, accountability
Fair wages, rights, social security
Work has evolved from classical scientific management to newer and emerging employment arrangements. Gig work, recognized under the broader umbrella of “non-standard forms of employment,” is now central to the future of work.
As per NITI Aayog estimates, the gig workforce in India is expected to expand to 2.35 crore (23.5 million) workers by 2029–30. While legal recognition appears in the Code on Social Security (2020), meaningful and comprehensive protections remain limited, warranting policy and institutional attention.
Suggested thematic areas for submissions, panels, and discussions.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date of submission of full paper | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Decision on submissions | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Registration open | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Registration closes | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Conference dates | Mar 27–28, 2026 |
Full paper. The submissions are invited in the form of conceptual papers, literature reviews, policy papers, case studies etc. ranging from 6000-10000 words (including references). The manu-script must contain an abstract of 150-250 words and follow APA referencing style. Log on to the following link for Paper Submission.
The conference will be organized at the beautiful campus of Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
A limited number of accommodations are available at IIM MDC on a first-come, first-served basis. To book, participants should forward a request to the conference committee.
| Room Type | Occupancy | Rate per Night (incl. 5% GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Single | Rs. 3150 |
| Standard | Double | Rs. 4410 |
| Premium | Single | Rs. 3780 |
| Premium | Double | Rs. 5292 |