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Property Rights and Social Rights in Business and Law

We are pleased to announce the conference "Property Rights and Social Rights in Business and Law" will take place at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 29-30, 2027.

Join us for a serious, forward-looking conversation about how property rights can remain secure, just, and oriented toward authentic human flourishing in a rapidly changing world. 

Contact

Michelle Rash

Terrence J. Murphy Institute Program Director

Submit a Proposal

Proposals will be accepted through February 15, 2027.  For further details of proposal requirements, please refer to the Call for Proposals.

Schedule

See below for a tentative conference schedule.  Updates will be made as schedule details are finalized.

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Tuesday, June 29

8:00am - Registration
9:00 - Welcome
9:30 - Plenary Session I
11:00 - Break
11:30 - Concurrent Session I
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00 - Concurrent Session II
3:30 - Break
4:00 - Mass
5:00 - Reception
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Wednesday, June 30

8:00am - Mass
9:00 - Plenary Session II
10:30 - Break
11:00 - Concurrent Session III
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30 - Plenary Session III
3:00 - Final Remarks
6:00 - Closing Dinner

Registration

Registration for the conference will open in February 2027. 

Registration fees will cover a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on each day of the conference as well as the closing dinner on June 30.

Conference Details

 

The conference will take place at the University of St. Thomas in downtown Minneapolis, MN (USA).


 

Airport

The nearest airport is the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).


 

Participants will be responsible for arranging lodging for the duration of the conference.  A list of local hotel recommendations will be available here soon.


Conference Sponsors

Minnesota Catholic Conference, University of St. Thomas School of Law Journal of Law and Public Policy