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