ILDC/ILMC

The ILDC/ILMC (International Lightning Detection Conference/International Lightning Meteorology Conference) is a scientific conference focused on lightning.  Organized every other year, the conference brings together global participants to present new lightning detection technologies, research findings, and new applications. 

The ILDC provides a valuable forum for the discussion of lightning physics, research findings, lightning network performance and innovations in lightning technology.  Topics range from global to local lightning detection, and recent research findings that lead to real time uses for lightning data’s impact on society, such as electric power distribution and transmission and telecommunications performance.

The ILMC provides a valuable forum for discussion of all cloud-to-ground and cloud lightning applications that impact society.  This includes many meteorological applications, such as:

• Nowcasting and forecasting
  
• Lightning data assimilation into numerical weather prediction models
  
• Thunderstorm growth and dissipation
  
• Severe weather
  
• Tropical cyclones
  
• Hydrology

In addition, ILMC includes discussion about the following topics:

• Lightning safety
  
• Airport/airbase lightning warnings
  
• Wind farm lightning warnings
  
• Forestry
  
• Aviation and maritime routing
  
• Public safety

The next ILDC/ILMC will be held 2-5 April 2012. To view prior conference papers, please see the archives.

Call for Papers for the 2012 ILDC/ILMC is now closed.  If you wish to inquire about an existing submission or would still like to send your abstract please contact Melanie Scott at melanie.scott@vaisala.com.

• Final papers due 1 March 2012

Early bird discount price extended through 10 February 2012! 

Please read the options below before going to the event registration page.

FULL CONFERNCE REGISTRATION
ILDC/ILMC Conference Registration
2-5 April 2012
(Includes conference materials, Monday evening welcome reception, Tuesday evening dinner at NCAR Mesa Lab, and am/pm breaks)

Register on or before 10 February 2012: $425
Register on or after 11 February 2012: $475


2-DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
ILDC Conference Registration Only
2-3 April 2012
(Includes conference materials, Monday evening welcome reception, Tuesday evening dinner at NCAR Mesa Lab, and am/pm breaks)

OR

ILMC Conference Registration Only
4-5 April 2012
(Includes conference materials and am/pm breaks)

Register on or before 10 February 2012: $325
Register on or after 11 February 2012: $375


STUDENT REGISTRATION
ILDC/ILMC Full Conference Registration
2-5 April 2012
(Includes conference materials, Monday evening welcome reception, Tuesday evening dinner at NCAR Mesa Lab, and am/pm breaks)

Register on or before 10 February 2012: $275
Register on or after 11 February 2012: $325


STUDENT 2-DAY REGISTRATION
ILDC Conference Registration Only
2-3 April 2012
(Includes conference materials, Monday evening welcome reception, Tuesday evening dinner at NCAR Mesa Lab, and am/pm breaks)

OR

ILMC Conference Registration Only
4-5 April 2012
(Includes conference materials and am/pm breaks)

Register on or before 10 February 2012: $225
Register on or after 11 February 2012: $275


REFUND POLICY FOR CANCELLATIONS

• Prior to 1 March 2012: 50% of paid registration fee
  
• On or after 2 March 2012: No refunds for cancellations

There are no refunds for no-shows.


QUALIFICATION TO ATTEND

• Conference management will review all registrations for qualification to attend.
• Non-qualified registration accounts will be credited the amount charged.

Click here to go to the registration page

2012 Conference Dates and Location

The 2012 ILDC/ILMC will be held 2-5 April 2012 at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron, in Broomfield, Colorado, USA (30 minutes from Denver International Airport).

Conference Hotel

• Renaissance Boulder Flatiron, 500 Flatiron Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80021, USA
  
• ILDC/ILMC conference rates: single/double occupancy room USD $129 per night; book online at www.renaissanceflatiron.com or call +1 303 464 8400
   (use group code vslvsla)
• Government room rates are available for those who qualify
  
• ILDC/ILMC room block and group rates expire 16 March 2012; please make your reservations today!
  

For questions regarding the ILDC/ILMC please contact Melanie Scott, Marketing Specialist and Conference Manager.

Please check back soon for details on the meeting agenda.