The main topics of the call for papers include (but are not limited to): 1. Lightning Physics 2. Lightning Detection and Warning 3. Lightning Electromagnetic Pulse and Electromagnetic Compatibility 4. Lightning Attachment and Artificially Triggered Lightning 5. Lightning Protection and Grounding 6. Lightning Protection for the Power Industry 7. Lightning Protection for the Transportation Industry 8. Lightning Protection for the Petrochemical Industry 9. Lightning Protection for the Telecommunications Industry 10. Lightning Protection for the Building Industry 11. Lightning Protection for New Energy Systems 12. Engineering Applications of Lightning Protection 13. Lightning Protection Devices 14. New Products and Materials for Lightning Protection 15. Standardization of Lightning Protection 16. Secondary Effects of Lightning 17. Emergency Response to Lightning Disasters 18. Other Technologies Related to Lightning Protection