Connecting the World: ICAO’s Legacy of 75 Years and the Future of Aviation Conference

A conference to mark the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of ICAO and
the 70^th anniversary of the Republic of Korea’s adherence to the Chicago Convention

6 May 2022
Montreal, Canada

Organised by the
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal and Permanent Mission to ICAO

in collaboration with the

Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University

Due to the ongoing epidemiological situation, the number of people attending in-person will be restricted.
The event is by invitation only.

Introduction | Programme | Speakers

Introduction

Aviation has revolutionised the way that world travels and connects. It is due to aviation that billions of passengers and tonnes of valuable cargo can seamlessly travel to any corner of the globe. Civil aviation has been a great facilitator of world trade, tourism, and cross-border dialogue and cooperation, and contributed greatly to humanity’s progress and prosperity.

No international institution has contributed more to setting and enhancing standards for aviation safety and security than the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Since the entry into force of the 1944 Chicago Convention on 4 April 1947, and the first ICAO Assembly meeting convened in Montreal on 6 May 1947, ICAO continues to play an essential role as the heart of global aviation governance.

Through ICAO, States have been able to successfully accommodate technological changes, address threats to aviation, and embrace novel applications and emerging modes of aerial transportation. ICAO’s enduring success and achievements over the past 75 years deserves to be highlighted and celebrated.

The Permanent Mission of Republic of Korea (ROK) to ICAO, in collaboration with the Institute of Air and Space Law of McGill University, is delighted to organise this highly-anticipated conference which marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of ICAO, as well as the 70th anniversary of the ROK’s accession to ICAO.

Under the theme “Connecting the World: ICAO’s Legacy of 75 Years and the Future of Aviation”, ICAO representatives, subject-matter experts and academics will be discussing how ICAO has for over seven decades ensured the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation, and what challenges and opportunities await aviation in the future.

Programme

09:15

Registration and light refreshments

09:30 – 09:45
Opening Ceremony

Ambassador Sangdo Kim,

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to ICAO

Prof. Ram S. Jakhu
Acting Director, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law

09:45 - 10:00
Keynote Address

Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar,
Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

10:00-11:30

Session 1: Achievements and successes over the Past 75 Years

Moderator:
Prof. Paul S. Dempsey
Director Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law

• ICAO's Legacy in Aviation Security and future AVSEC challenges
  Prof. Ludwig Weber
  Adjunct Professor, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law
   
• ICAO’s Evolving SARPs Implementation Support Activities
  Mr. Jorge Vargas
  Director, Technical Cooperation Bureau, ICAO
   
• ICAO's Role in Ensuring Uniformity of Safety Standards
  Ms. Jimena Blumenkron
  Safety Officer, ICAO
   
• Personal Reflections on ICAO (proposed)
  
  Mr. Michael Rossell
  Senior Vice President, Airports Council International

11:30-13:00

Lunch

13:00 – 13:10

Video presentation by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to ICAO

13:10 – 14:40

Session 2: The Future of Aviation

Moderator:
Prof. George Petsikas

Sessional Lecturer, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law

• Recent developments and the future of aviation and climate change
  Ms. Jane Hupe
  Deputy Director, Environment, ICAO
   
• ICAO’s Role in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Paradigm Era
  Dr. Sung-hwan Shin
  President Para-Space
  Director, Aerospace Policy Institute, Korea Research Institute for National Strategy
   
• Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Aviation
  Dr. Woon-gyung Song
  Korea Aerospace University
   

• Future of Aviation: Manufacturer Perspectives
  Mr. Dan Carnelly
  Vice President and Permanent Representative to ICAO, International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA)

14:45

Closing Remarks

Prof. George Petsikas
McGill Institute of Air and Space Law

15:00

Closing reception