The IISL annually honours the legacy of Eilene M. Galloway, a pioneer in the fields of space law and policy.

Date, time and location

In 2025, the 20th Annual Eilene M. Galloway IISL Symposium on Critical Issues in Space Law will take place on Thursday, 11 December 2025 from 08:00 – 17:00 EST (Eastern Standard Time) (UTC-05:00).

The event will take place at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, DC.

Participation is available in person or online.

Adress:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2001 K Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20006 United States

2025 Agenda and registration

The 20th Annual Eilene M. Galloway IISL Symposium on Critical Issues in Space Law is organised by the Space Court Foundation with its organising partners Akin, Greenberg Traurig and McGill Institute of Air and Space Law.

The event features distinguished panelists and audience, including IISL President Lesley-Jane Smith and IISL Treasurer Dennis Burnett. 

2025 panels include: Regional Updates, IP, Exploring the Global Space Nuclear Sector, FCC Fireside Chat, and a Policy Debate.

Please register and find more information on the event registration webpage.