The 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection will be hosted by the Polish Committee on Lightning Protection SEP. The conference venue will be the Conference Center belonging to the Rzeszow University of Technology.

The ICLP 2018 conference continues a tradition of the preceding ICLP conferences by offering an exchange platform of scientific and technical information related to lightning research and lightning protection. Contributions are sought on many topics related to the study of lightning physics, lightning characteristics, lightning protection of structures, electric power systems and electronic systems as well to methods improving protection of people, animals and property against the effects of lightning.

An attractive program of the highest standard will await you. We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful city of Rzeszow, which is the capital of the Podkarpackie Province, the center of Rzeszow Metropolitan Area, and economic, scientific and cultural center of southeastern Poland. Rzeszow is an attractive, dynamic city of young, enterprising people.

Prospective authors are invited to submit original papers on their latest research results. We also solicit proposals for special sessions, workshops and tutorials. This conference will provide authoritative reviews and papers on the progress and state of lightning research and lightning protection, as well as opportunities for personal contacts within the international community of lightning researchers.