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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.
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
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World Legal Symposium 2026 Testimonials
"It was a great organized event with a very interesting program, very versatile, appealing accompanying program. The participants were consistently open and genuinely interested, and it was easy to strike up open, uncomplicated conversations with everyone. So beyond the professional input, it was also an excellent platform for personal exchange and networking."
Sponsor
"An incredibly worthwhile event. Between the exceptional expertise of the cargo panel members, the fascinating deep-dives into airline legal challenges, and the top-tier networking, this symposium delivered immense value from start to finish. Needless to say Warsaw and Krakow were astonishing places to visit."
Sebastian Villa, CYFA Abogados
"It is the only purely legal event in the market and it is always relevant to current developments."
Law Firm
"It had a good balance of networking opportunities and panels rich in content."
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World Legal Symposium 2026
WLS 2026 brought together over 400 delegates in Warsaw, Poland, at the Sofitel Warsaw Victoria, from 17 to 19 February.
World Legal Symposium 2025
WLS 2025 brought together over 300 delegates in Shanghai, China, at the W Shanghai - The Bund, from 18 to 20 February.
World Legal Symposium 2024
WLS 2024 brought together almost 400 delegates in Vancouver, Canada, at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, from 21 to 23 February.
World Legal Symposium 2022
WLS 2022 brought together almost 400 delegates in Paris, France, at the Hyatt Regency Paris Star, from 19 to 21 October.
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.