Near-Earth Objects:

Risks, Responses and Opportunities -
Legal Aspects

Space & Telecom Law

April 23-24, 2009

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska College of Law is proud to present the Near-Earth Objects: Risks, Responses and Opportunities - Legal Aspects. The conference is hosted by the University of Nebraska College of Law in conjunction with the Association of Space Explorers with Co-Sponsorship of the Secure World Foundation and Supported by the American Branch of the International Law Association.

The conference events will take place at the University of Nebraska Law College, the Wicks Alumni Center, University of Nebraska, and at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 23-24, 2009.

For information on the University of Nebraska Law College, Space & Telecom Law Program, please visit http://law.unl.edu/spacelaw

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Conference Event Locations

Date	Location	Event
Thursday - April 23 MORNING & AFTERNOON	Cornhusker Marriott	Morning & Afternoon Sessions
Thursday - April 23 -EVENING	Wick Alumni Center	Dinner
Friday - April 24 MORNING	Cornhusker Marriott	Morning Sessions
Thursday - April 24 -AFTERNOON	UNL Law College	Afternoon Sessions
Thursday - April 24 -Dinner	UNL Law College	Dinner

The Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.

Wick Alumni Center, 520 R Street, on City Campus, near the UNL City Union
The Wick Alumni Center is located on the northwest corner of 16th and R streets on the city campus, is home to the Nebraska Alumni Association. Map: http://www1.unl.edu/tour/

University of Nebraska Law College, East Campus, University of Nebraska
103 Ross McCollum Hall - Lincoln, NE 68583-0902 Map of Lincoln & Directions to Law College

McCollum Hall 1st Floor, Law College

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Conference Agenda

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Hotel Information

Various events are being held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508. A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for the conference at a special conference rate. To make a reservation, with the special conference rate, please call the Cornhusker reservation desk at (402) 474-7474. When making your reservation, inform them that you are attending this conference. You can view more about the hotel online, but should call the number above to ensure the reduced rate.

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Travel Information

If you plan to fly to get to the conference, the two nearest airports are located in Lincoln and Omaha, NE. If you arrive in Lincoln, you can use the Embassy Suites Hotel courtesy van service to get from the airport to the hotel. If you arrive in Omaha, you can reserve space on a shuttle that transports passengers from the Omaha airport to/from the Embassy Suites (and other Lincoln hotels). See the below links for more details. Car rental services are convenient at both airports. Lincoln is approximately a one-hour drive from Omaha.

For those who plan to drive to Lincoln, located in the southeastern part of Nebraska, it is located along I-80 (E-W) and U.S. Highway 77 (N-S).

Search for detailed maps and driving instructions from your location to anywhere in Lincoln, Nebraska courtesy of MapQuest.

Lincoln Travel Information	Omaha Travel Information
Lincoln Airport 2400 West Adams Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68524 402-458-2400 http://www.lincolnairport.com/	Omaha Airport Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-422-6817 http://www.eppleyairfield.com
Van /Shuttle Service in Lincoln, Nebraska Embassy Suite airport shuttle, Holiday Inn and Cornhusker Hotel. For hotel guests only, use courtesy phone in baggage claim area upon your arrival	Van / Shuttle Service from Omaha, Nebraska Eppley Express 800-888-9793 www.eppleyexpress.com (from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Lincoln Airport only) OMALiNK 402.475.LiNK (5465) http://www.omalink.com/ | Brochure
Car Rental in Lincoln, Nebraska Avis 800-831-2847 Budget 800-527-0700 Dollar 800-800-4000 Enterprise 800-325-8007 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368 Thrifty 800-367-2277	Car Rental from Eppley Airport, Omaha, Nebraska Avis 800-230-4898 Budget 800-527-0700 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368
Taxis in Lincoln, Nebraska Capital Cab 402-477-6074 Husker Cab 402-477-4111

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Registration Information

Registration Fees	Included In Your Registration	Cost	Special Instructions
Private Sector	Registration fee includes all conference sessions, Dinners on Thursday & Friday and registration	$119	None
Military/government	Registration fee includes all conference sessions, Dinners on Thursday & Friday and registration	$59	None
UNL Law College Faculty	Registration fee includes all conference sessions, Dinners on Thursday & Friday and registration	Complimentary	Select UNL Cost Object as the payment type & enter LAW for the Cost Object number.
UNL Law College LLM Students	Registration fee includes all conference sessions, Dinners on Thursday & Friday and registration	Complimentary	Select UNL Cost Object as the payment type & enter LAW for the Cost Object number.
UNL Law College Students	Registration for UNL Law Students only include all conference session	Complimentary	Select UNL Cost Object as the payment type & enter LAW for the Cost Object number.

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How To Register

For your convenience, we provide several ways to register. To expedite your registration and guarantee your space, we recommend ON-Line Registration. To register on-line - please continue below.

How To Register
Register Online	Click Here
Register by Fax	Complete the registration brochure and fax to (402) 472-1264
Register by Phone	Call (402) 472 -2423 and our Registration Specialist will assist you
Mail	Complete the registration section of the brochure and mail to: Academic Conference Registration 1700 Y Street University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

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Payment Information

We accept the following forms of payment: credit card, purchase order, and Cost Object/WBS number.

Payment Forms	Under Payment Method during Registration
Credit Card	We accept MasterCard and Visa. Please select the credit card option during registration. Your credit card will be charged the amount listed for the registration you have indicated.
UNL Cost Object Number	You will be able to enter your Cost Object/WBS number during registration.
Purchase Order	Please enter your purchase order number during registration. If your purchase order number is pending, please enter/text "pending" in the drop down box. Your organization/institution will receive billing information.
Organization of Personal Check	If you do not have a check number at this time but will be issued a check number closer to the time of the event or upon registration, please text "pending" in the drop down slot and you or your organization or school will be billed.

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Contact Information

Contact Reason	How To Contact
Register by Phone - Registration Specialist	Telephone (402) 472-2423
Registration By Fax	Fax (402) 472-1264
General Information	Telephone (402) 472-5733
Cancellation & Registration - Registration Specialist	Telephone (402) 472-2423
Contact us by email	conferences@unl.edu
Send Payments To	Academic Conference Registration 1700 Y Street University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

Special Requirements
Please use our Comment section at the end of your Registration to information us of your accessibility requirements needs.

Registration Confirmation: you will receive an email confirmation notice immediately after completing your online registration. If you do not receive this confirmation notice then you are NOT registered for this conference. Please contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I register?
Registration is fast and easy! For your convenience, we provide several ways to register. To expedite your registration and guarantee your space, we recommend On-Line Registration.

Web/Online - Registration & payment by Visa or MasterCard (or purchase order number) may be made online
Phone - Call (402) 472-2423
Fax - Print seminar brochure, complete registration, and fax to (402) 472-1264.
Mail - Print seminar brochure, complete registration form and mail to:
Academic Conference Registration
1700 Y street
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694

2. What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Purchase Order, and UNL Cost Object number. If paying by Purchase Order, please make payable to: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

3. Is using the online registration secure?
Yes, payment is completed through a secure site at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

4. How is the registration confirmed?
If you register online, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you immediately. If you do not receive this confirmation notice then you are NOT registered for this conference. Please contact us

If you register by phone or fax, a confirmation email will follow within five business days of receipt of registration.

5. Do I need to pre-register?
We recommend On-line pre-registration in order to secure your conference space. On-site (walk-in) registration is available but limited. If you have questions, please call our Registration Services (402-472-2423) with last minute registration questions.

6. How will the charge for the conference appear on my credit card?
The charge will appear as "University of Nebraska."

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Sponsors

The conference is hosted by the University Of Nebraska College Of Law in conjunction with the Association of Space Explorers with Co-Sponsorship of the Secure World Foundation and Supported by the American Branch of the International Law Association.

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