FEBS Congress will be hosted by the Netherlands Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NVBMB) and promises to be a celebration of past achievements and future directions in the molecular life sciences. The slogan for this Congress – “Biochemistry for the next 50 years” – reflects our forward-looking vision. As we honour the legacy of biochemistry and closely related disciplines, we also aim to inspire the next generation of discoveries that will shape our understanding of life and help address global challenges in health, sustainability, and technology.