BBYO, the IC countdown is on. It’s Asher and Kayla checking in LIVE from the IC 2026 HQ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the energy is already UNREAL. The future of BBYO isn’t coming someday; it’s happening now. It begins when Alephs and BBGs from across the Movement arrive in Pennsylvania for IC 2026: We the Future.

In just days, Opening Ceremonies will light the spark for the next century of BBYO, launching a weekend that’s bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever before. This is where our ideas turn into action, connections turn into community, and history turns into possibility. For the past six months, Alephs and BBGs around the world have spent months imagining, designing, and building an IC you surely won’t forget. Working alongside them has been an absolute honor, and what they’ve created is nothing short of extraordinary. Get ready for powerful surprises, unforgettable experiences, and moments you’ll be talking about long after IC ends.

Soon, 3,500 Jewish teens will reunite for the most electric gathering of the year, filled with impactful programs, inspiring sessions, iconic performers, immersive experiences, and opportunities to explore all that Pennsylvania has to offer. Every second brings opportunity for a new choice, a new connection, and a new way to shape what comes next. You’ve been counting down to this moment all year, and it’s finally here!! With an incredible lineup of speakers, performers, and special guests—and so much happening at once—you’ll want to explore the full IC 2026 schedule to start mapping out your IC experience. 

As you finish packing, be sure to check the IC Spirit Guide to ensure you are dressed to impress every day of IC!! We can tell you firsthand that you will definitely want a winter jacket and other clothes to keep you warm!! As well, make sure to bring items to support our IC 2026 Stand Up Cause Cradles to Crayons!! This cause provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive. 

IC 2026 is almost here, and we’re so excited to finally be together again. Every person walking into this weekend is part of something bigger. Together, we are We the Future, and this weekend, we start building the next century of BBYO!! 🚀📜🌟🥳