75th Anniversary of the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law
📅 Mark your calendars!
This September 9th, join us at the McGill Faculty Club to celebrate a landmark milestone: the 75th Anniversary of the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law.
For 75 years, IASL has helped shape the legal frameworks that govern our skies and outer space, and trained generations of world-class legal professionals who carry that work across the globe. Our legacy is one of scholarship, leadership, and lasting global impact — and our best years are still ahead!
📅 Réservez la date !
Le 9 septembre prochain, rejoignez-nous au Faculty Club de McGill pour célébrer une occasion exceptionnelle — le 75e anniversaire de l'Institut de droit aérien et spatial de McGill.
Depuis 75 ans, l'Institut contribue à façonner les cadres juridiques qui régissent nos cieux et l'espace extra-atmosphérique, et a formé des générations de juristes de calibre mondial qui poursuivent cette mission aux quatre coins du globe. Notre héritage est celui du savoir, du leadership et d'un impact durable à l'échelle internationale — et le meilleur reste à venir !
Program:
9-9:30 Opening Remarks by the Dean of the Law Faculty and the IASL Co-Directors
9:30-9:40 Recorded remarks by the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Juan Carlos Salazar
9:40-10:25 The IASL in the 21st Century: Dr. Paul Dempsey, Dr. Ram Jakhu, moderated by Co-Director Prof. Andrea Harrington
10:25-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45 Reaching Orbit: Alumni in the Space Sector
11:45 – 12 Recorded remarks by the Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs - Aarti Holla-Maini
12 – 12:30 Keynote Speaker – Brigadier General Horner Commander 3 Canadian Space Division
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14 – Women in Aviation
14 – 15- Air and Space & Diplomacy Session
15 – 15:30 – Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 – Cleared for takeoff: Alumni in Aviation
16:30 – 17 Fireside chat with Brian Gallant, CEO of Space Canada
17 onwards - Reception