Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome to IJBC 2022!

For the first time in 3 years, we will be seeing each other in person and we couldn’t be more excited! Even though our last two virtual IJBCs were a success and a blast, it was clear to us that the next edition of the conference would have to take place, if at all possible, in person. And after a lot of work, IJBC 2022 is finally here.

The transition back to in-person conferences and content will not be an easy one. There are NJRs who passed their entire term online and a lot of participants that have never attended an in-person JB workshop. Instead of seeing this as a disadvantage, we chose to see it as an opportunity.

This is what we kept in mind when planning every step of IJBC. The schedule is more spaced than the usual IJBC to allow for longer breaks, a decision meant to ease all of you back to the face-to-face format. The sessions this year are more reflective and place a heavier emphasis on self- and JB development. We cannot wait to show you what we came up with — we are going to be having a lot of fun together, building our community and making the most out of this in-person conference!

All in all, we are hoping to facilitate not just your transition back to inperson content on a personal level, but also your JB’s transition. It has been such a journey with you, IJB, and we are so excited to welcome you in Vienna!

-Vy and Lexi

(IJRs 2021-2022)