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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.
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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!
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We are pleased to announce that the 16th McGill Aviation Liability, Insurance and Finance Law Conference will take place on 10–11 September 2026 at the McGill Faculty Club in Montréal, Québec.
Hosted by the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, this annual conference brings together leading practitioners, academics, and industry professionals to explore the most pressing legal, regulatory, and financial developments in the aviation sector.
Whether you work in aviation law, insurance, or finance, this is the premier gathering you won't want to miss.
The first joint International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), Leiden University & McGill Institute of Air and Space Law Academic Workshop on Air & Space Law will be held in Leiden on Friday, 18 September 2026. The Workshop is an opportunity for those studying and working in Air & Space Law to share their research with the aim of advancing academic legal discussions in the field and providing a high-level academic podium for the presentation of groundbreaking and cutting-edge research, rigorous scholarly exchange, and constructive peer feedback.
The IASL is thrilled to announce the second workshop of its project on the Multilingual Interpretation of the Outer Space Treaty. The Multilingual Interpretation of the OST is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
The French Version Workshop will take place at the McGill Faculty Club, hosted by the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law on September 23rd-24th.
We are delighted to announce a landmark event celebrating 25 years of the Cape Town Convention. Join global leaders, regulators, academics and industry experts in Cape Town as we reflect on the Convention’s impact and look ahead to the next 25 years of international asset finance and law.