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ICLP 2024 | September 1-7, 2024 | Dresden, Germany
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37th International Conference on Lightning Protection

© International Conference on Lightning Protection

Welcome to the 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), the premier global event dedicated to advancing the science and technology of lightning protection. We are excited to announce that the ICLP 2024 will be held in the beautiful city of Dresden, Germany.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with the world's leading experts in the field of lightning protection, to discuss the latest research findings, and to learn about new developments in lightning physics and lightning protection technology. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research work, exchange ideas with colleagues, and network with industry professionals. The conference aims to bring together a wide range of experts, while presenting new ideas and inventions to the public.

ICLP 2024 will offer a diverse program of plenary sessions, technical sessions and poster sessions, covering a wide range of topics related to lightning research and lightning protection. Some of the key topics that will be addressed at the conference include lightning protection of structures, lightning measurement and artificial intelligence (AI), lightning protection of power systems, and lightning protection of E-vehicles and charging infrastructure.

In addition to the technical program, ICLP 2024 will also offer a series of social events, providing an opportunity to explore Dresden's rich history and culture, and to network with other conference attendees in a relaxed setting.

We invite lightning protection experts, researchers, engineers, consultants, manufacturer, entrepreneurs, medical lightning specialists, and students from around the world to join us at ICLP 2024 in Dresden, Germany. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event and to advancing the science and technology of lightning research and lightning protection together.

You are welcome to participate in the ICLP 2024 technical exhibition or support the event as a sponsor.

More information about the International Conference on Lightning Protection

Michael Rock, Fridolin Heidler, Alexander Kern

| VDE

Michael Rock, Technical University Ilmenau, Conference Chairman
Fridolin Heidler, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, Technical Chairman
Alexander Kern, University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Technical Chairman

Ralph Brocke, Gernot Finis

| VDE

Ralph Brocke, Dehn, Exhibition Chairman
Gernot Finis, Phoenix Contact, Exhibition Chairman

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Conference topics

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  • Down Conductors and Earthing - Modelling of Soil Resistivity
  • Flash, Strokes and Ground Strikes 
  • LEMP - Applications, Return Stroke Modelling
  • Lightning - Physics, Discharge, Attachment and Environment 
  • Lightning Occurrence Characteristics - Nowcasting and AI 
  • Power System Protection and Analysis
  • Protection of E-Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
  • Protection of Infrastructure
  • Protection of Railway Systems
  • Protection of Renewable Energy Systems
  • Protection of Transmission and Distribution Lines - Earthing
  • Safety - Human Safety, Case Studies, Statistics and Awareness
  • Tall Tower Studies
  • Testing - Laboratory Experiments, Standards
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Target Audience

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Lightning protection experts, researchers, engineers, consultants, manufacturer, entrepreneurs, medical professionals dealing with lightning accidents and their consequences, and students

Venue

The ICLP 2024 will take place at the Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden.

The ICLP 2024 will take place at the Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden.

Airport Dresden DRS

  • take the S-Bahn line S2 in the direction of Heidenau and leave the train at Dresden-Neustadt station
  • Walking distance approx. 900m: Leave the station building in the direction of Neustadt and keep right. Cross the Antonstraße in front of you and turn straight into the Hainstraße. At Palaisplatz cross Große Meißner Straße at the level of the fountain. The hotel is on the left-hand side.

Train Dresden Hbf (main station)

  • Exit Dresden Hauptbahnhof Nord stop
  • take tram no. 9 in the direction of Kaditz. Leave the tram at Neustädter Markt in the direction of travel (travel time approx. 8 min).
  • The entrance to the hotel is after 100m on the Große Meißner Straße.

Taxi

  • Train Dresden main station 10min.
  • Train Dresden-Neustadt 5min.
  • Dresden Airport DRS 20min.

The indicated travel times are approximate and can vary greatly depending on the traffic situation.

Car

  • Address for navigation devices: Große Meißner Straße 15, 01097 Dresden, Germany
  • Parking: 160 parking spaces directly in front of the hotel (24€ per day).
Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
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Dresden Tourism

Explore Dresden and choose from a wide range of attractive packages and travel programmes.

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Explore Dresden and choose from a wide range of attractive packages and travel programmes.

Dresden tourism offers trips and guided tours as well museum and opera tickets. Have a look on the following website and book your tours online.

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Accommodation

A wide variety of hotel rooms in various categories have been prereserved via the hotel agency.

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A wide variety of hotel rooms in various categories have been prereserved via the hotel agency.

If you wish to stay in the conference venue please contact the hotel directly. Use the booking Code “ICLP 2024”.


Accommodation
Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
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Exhibition & Sponsoring

The ICLP will be accompanied by an exhibition which is well appreciated from the conference delegates.

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The ICLP will be accompanied by an exhibition which is well appreciated from the conference delegates.

The area for exhibitors and sponsors is the communicative core of the conference. Manufacturers and service provides present future and praxis oriented applications and products.


Exibition & Sponsoring
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Chairs and Committees

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Board of Directors

Alberto Nucci, ICLP Scientific Committee (General Chair)
Gerhard Diendorfer, ICLP Scientific Committee  (General Chair)

Michael Rock, Technical University Ilmenau (Conference Chair)

Alex Kern, University of Applied Sciences Aachen (Technical Chair)
Fridolin Heidler, University of Bundeswehr Neubiberg (Technical Chair)

Ralph Brocke, Dehn (Exhibition Chair)
Gernot Finis, Phoenix Contact (Exhibition Chair)

Committees

ICLP Scientific Committee

International Technical Committee

Local Technical Committee

Local Organizing Committee
Ralph Brocke, Dehn
Gernot Finis, Phoenix Contact
Fridolin Heidler, University of Bundeswehr Neubiberg
Alex Kern, University of Applied Sciences Aachen
Nicolas Parisel, VDE
Thomas Raphael, VDE
Michael Rock, Technical University Ilmenau

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Organisers + Contact

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For all questions regarding the conference participation, the preparation of lectures, posters, conference proceedings, the organization of the exhibition, etc., please contact the VDE Conference Service.

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Past Events

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You can find information about the past events here on the website.

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