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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the ICLP Scientific Committee and its Executive Board, I am delighted to invite you to take part in the 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP 2026), which will be held in Sapporo, Japan.
ICLP has long been the leading international forum for the exchange of knowledge and progress in the field of lightning research and lightning protection. The upcoming edition in Sapporo will continue this tradition by bringing together scientists, engineers, and professionals from around the world.
We warmly encourage you to submit your papers and share your latest research, practical experiences, and innovative ideas. Your contributions are essential to advancing our community’s knowledge and ensuring the continued impact of ICLP on both science and society.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the Local Organizing Committee of ICLP 2026 for their commitment and dedication. Their efforts in preparing the venue, technical programme, and social activities will ensure a memorable and fruitful event for all participants.
We are confident that ICLP 2026 in Sapporo will provide a stimulating environment for scientific exchange, collaboration, and friendship. We very much look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming you to Japan in 2026.

Yours sincerely,
Carlo Alberto Nucci
ICLP President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The 38th ICLP2026 will be held in the world-famous tourist city of Sapporo. We are very excited that this prestigious international conference will be held in Japan again. This will be the first time it has been held in Japan in 20 years, since the 28th ICLP2006, held in Kanazawa.
Sapporo is a modern city with many tourist attractions in the surrounding area, including Otaru. It also boasts a wide variety of delicious foods, including sashimi, “Genghis Khan” (a local lamb barbecue), and ramen, and its beer and whiskey are also highly acclaimed. We hope that you will enjoy lively lightning-related discussions at ICLP during the day and then enjoy the city of Sapporo in the evening. The dinner will be held at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, a long-established hotel in Sapporo. We hope that this will be a fond memory for all participants.
We very much look forward to welcoming all of you to Japan in 2026.

Yours sincerely,
Koji Michishita
ICLP2026 LOC Chairperson