International Conference on

Labor Law, Employment, and Athlete Rights in Sports (ICLLEAR-26)

26th – 27th Oct 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Labor Law, Employment, and Athlete Rights in Sports invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Sports Law encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Labor rights of athletes in sports
02
Employment contracts in professional sports
03
Discrimination issues in sports employment
04
Collective bargaining in sports organizations
05
Legal protections for athletes' rights
06
Workplace safety in sports environments
07
Impact of labor laws on sports management
08
Athlete representation in legal matters
09
Employment disputes in sports industry
10
Regulatory frameworks for athlete rights
11
Gender equality in sports employment
12
Youth athlete labor regulations
13
International labor standards in sports
14
Contract negotiations for professional athletes
15
Legal challenges in sports employment
16
Athlete endorsements and labor law
17
Rights of amateur versus professional athletes
18
Impact of COVID-19 on sports employment
19
Legal implications of athlete injuries
20
Future of labor law in sports
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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