About the IATA World Legal Symposium
The IATA World Legal Symposium is the world's premier annual aviation law event, with a reputation for insight, relevance and value among in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers alike. The event is well known for its engaging subject matter, outstanding speakers, lively debate and, of course, some of the best networking opportunities you'll find anywhere in the industry.
The 2025 edition of WLS will take place in Shanghai, SAR China on 18-20 February.
Why should you attend?
- Gain valuable insights into latest developments, challenges, trends, and best practices in aviation law.
- Engage with industry leaders from across the globe who share their unique expertise and engage in lively debates.
- Connect with in-house counsel, private practitioners, and government lawyers, fostering collaborations and expanding your network.
Who will you meet?
- Airlines and airport representatives
- Academia and government agencies
- In-house counsel, private practitioners, and government lawyers
Constance O’Keefe Aviation Law Writing Award
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Legal Symposium 2022 Testimonials
"The IATA Legal Symposium is the premier legal conference for the airline industry. It is an event not be missed!"
Neil Montgomery
Founding and Managing Partner, Montgomery & Associados
"The increase of an aviation lawyer's professional visibility comes through the networking opportunities offered by IATA Legal Symposium to the attendees."
Maurizio Corain,
Lawyer, Partner RP Legal & Tax
"Great conference and panels, I wish we have more time to discuss / deliberate on other interesting aviation topics and we could have attended for more than 1.5 day!"
Sebastian Villa
Cambiaso & Ferrari Abogados
Program
The official IATA World Legal Symposium 2025 Program will be announced soon.
Shanghai, SAR China
From the historic Bund waterfront to the futuristic skyline of Pudong, Shanghai's juxtaposition of tradition and innovation sets an inspiring stage for legal discourse and professional networking. The city's status as a global financial center and its dynamic legal landscape offer a unique perspective for attendees, fostering insightful discussions and strategic collaborations. With its world-class venues and cosmopolitan ambiance, Shanghai embodies the spirit of legal excellence and international cooperation, making it an exceptional destination for a symposium of legal minds.
> More information about Shanghai
Visa requirements
The IATA TravelCentre provides passport, visa, health advice, and much more. Visit the IATA Travel Centre-Passport, Visa & Health Requirements.
Sponsorship/Exhibition
Associate your brand with the most renowned legal expertise in aviation.
Highlights from years’ past include:
- Networking with more than 400 hundred global delegates from forty countries, representing airlines, academia, government agencies, airports, and law firms.
- Powerful agendas that showcase a variety of important industry topics, including current legal issues for airline in-house counsel and airline insurers, impacts of environmental regulation, safety certification and critical issues in air cargo, and much more.
- Compelling keynote addresses from industry leaders
For Sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Zhonghua Hu
Sales Manager
IATA Events Sponsorship & Exhibition
Tel. +33 (0)6 44 27 69 93
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Legal Symposium 2024
Legal Symposium 2024 brought together almost 400 delegates in Vancouver, Canada, at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, from 21 to 23 February.
Legal Symposium 2022
Legal Symposium 2022 brought together almost 400 delegates in Paris, France, at the Hyatt Regency Paris Star, from 19 to 21 October.
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Our Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
IATA believes that diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation, and experience boosts the success of the aviation industry. We actively encourage aviation professionals with diverse profiles to contribute to our events as speakers, panelists, facilitators, or in any other way.