19th Annual University of Nebraska Space Law Conference
Cislunar, the Moon, and Beyond: Hot Topics in Space Law, Policy, and Regulation
Join us for the 19th Annual University of Nebraska College of Law Space Conference, “Cislunar, the Moon, and Beyond: Hot Topics in Space Law, Policy, and Regulation,” in Washington DC!
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Location: The sessions, including a light-lunch networking event, will be held at the Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square, 901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. The event will be held on the second floor; an elevator is available. You can find details about parking or navigating to the club at their website: https://www.armynavyclub.org
A reception will be held following the event, across the street at Blackfinn DC, 1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Online attendance is unfortunately not available.
Agenda
12:10 PM: Registration table opens
12:10-1:00 PM: Join fellow space professionals and space law students for a light networking lunch (wraps or sandwiches, fruit, etc)
1:00 PM: The conference opens with a welcome from the Director, Professor Erik Mudrinich
1:15-1:45 PM: Keynote from Professor Frans von der Dunk, Harvey and Susan Perlman Alumni Othmer Professor of Space Law, University of Nebraska College of Law
1:50-2:45 PM: Fireside chat interview with Professor Elsbeth Magilton (University of Nebraska Law) and Professor Steve Mirmina (Georgetown Law) on lunar mission topics, followed by questions.
2:45-3:00 PM: Networking Break
3:00-4:10 PM: Space Law, Policy, and Regulation Hot Topics Panel. Panelists pending.
4:30 PM: Join us for a happy hour reception at Blackfinn DC, 1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Registration
Continuing Nebraska Law’s tradition of free and accessible space law education, the networking, sessions, and reception events remain free of charge.
Donations to the program are welcome and support space law student development. The actual cost of attendance is approximately $50.00 per person. Donations at any amount may be accepted here: https://nufoundation.org/fund/01129660/
You can also support our program through our merch store: https://nebraskalawstore.com/
Registration is available from August 10 to September 18. Please note, the space is limited to 80 and typically fills. Online attendance is unfortunately not available this year. Please only register if you’re able to attend in person.