To kick off the year on a high note, members of the ICE group attended the M3-LEC TYC-LJC Conference in January. The day was packed with engaging talks, lively discussions, and plenty of opportunities to meet researchers from across the materials and molecular modelling community. Designed with early-career researchers in mind, the meeting struck a great balance between science, collaboration, and community building. A particular highlight was Angelos’ talk, which was a real pleasure to see, alongside the many stimulating contributions throughout the day. Overall, it was a fun and inspiring way to start the year, and we came away with lots of new ideas and connections. Many thanks to the organizers for such a wonderful day!