It's a slippery slope - next you'll be calling a "Hummel" a "Biene", a "Torte" a "Kuchen", and before long, everything will just be plain old "Ding"...

Makes me remember trying to buy a hat for our first baby (early 2016) in the hospital shop following the nurses' advice - I had no knowledge of the word "Mütze" and didn't understand why the shopkeeper was confused about me asking for a "Hut" for the Baby (wasn't every baby there wearing a "Hut")?

I know it probably feels a long way off, but the time will fly by - so start planning, talking to colleagues and collaborators, and make sure you're ready for when the call for papers comes in 2028! /END

Keep an eye on the official congress website www.wccbtfoz2029.com for videos, updates and information as the preparations pick up over the next couple of years! /5

I am very honoured to take on the role of scientific programme chair and look forward to working with colleagues in Brazil, South America more broadly, and the rest of the world over the next few years to put together the best possible scientific programme. /4

Convened by Oswaldo Rodrigues and José Britos, the WCCBT 2029 is organized by the Latin American Association for Behavior Analysis and Modification and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ALAMOC), with coordination by ALAMOC Brazil. /3

In this amazing setting at the triple border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, and by the Iguazu Falls (whc.unesco.org/en/list/303/), the congress promises to be an unforgettable coming together of the global CBT community to share knowledge and skills, and to connect and build collaborations. /2

Thank you - it's been such a privilege!

Even after many years now living in Germany it still feels like my “home” conference and I look forward to my next visits and joining you all at the conference in the years to come! /END

It’s been such a pleasure and privilege to work with Jo, our NCPAG, and all our colleagues at BABCP to shape the conference programme over the past few years. /3