The Conference welcomes the submission and presentation of papers falling within its...thematic lines [including the following topics]: [1] The interaction between the different instruments and standards on business and human rights, [2] Due diligence mechanisms of companies in human rights, [3] EU Implementation of the Guiding Principles, [4] National implementation of the Ruggie framework and Guiding Principles, including in particular the Spanish Action Plan and process, [5] Judicial and non judicial remedies for human rights violations by business corporations, [6] The application of the Guiding Principles in conflict or high risk situations, [7] The application of the Guiding Principles in relation to vulnerable persons and groups...Authors are invited to submit an abstract of maximum 200 words characters by 31 July 2013. The deadline for submission of full papers is 31 September 2013.