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IC is for every Jewish teen around the world—members, elected leaders, BBYO Summer Experiences alumni, and any teen interested in joining BBYO. IC is open to teens in 9th through 12th grade who are current members* of BBYO. Any BBYO member can join in the fun regardless of prerequisite experience or level of involvement.

We’re expecting a record number of Alephs and BBGs in Philadelphia. IC 2025 hosted 3,500 teen delegates representing over 45 countries. We anticipate IC 2026 will set new records in attendance, with a waitlist anticipated, so be prepared to register on launch night: Wednesday, September 17!

*Teens based in the U.S. and Canada must be registered BBYO members before signing up for IC. Prospective members in the U.S. can sign up here and prospective members in Canada should reach out to their regional offices or contact us to sign up.‍

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There are many opportunities for supporters, alumni, parents, partners, and friends to experience the magic of IC. These include an annual gathering of communal leaders enthusiastic about Jewish teen life, an immersive experience for BBYO's stakeholders and supporters, volunteers, partnership opportunities, and a series of alumni events throughout the weekend.

If you are a local community advocate for BBYO, a parent, and/or an alumni who would like to attend or staff IC, you can learn about these opportunities through our Host Region or IC Adult Experience pages.

Many partner agencies also hold concurrent events for teens and stakeholders throughout the weekend. If you’re interested in partnering with us for IC 2026, please contact BBYO’s Partnership Outreach Director, Ariel Rosen.

This website will be updated regularly with information about registration, scholarship, travel, program announcements, and all the details about IC you’ll need to know. You can also follow updates on Facebook,  TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #AZABBGIC2026.
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For members of the BBYO family across Liberty Region (LBR) and South Jersey Region (SJR), including parents, alumni, and community members, you can find opportunities to host, volunteer, partner, and more on the IC Host Region page.

If you have additional questions, please email IC Customer Service at any time.

IC 2026 Standard Package (Thursday–Monday):  $1,431 USD
IC 2026 Standard Package + February Executives Conference (Wednesday–Monday):  $1,686 USD
IC 2026 Standard Package + Global Ambassadors Week (Wednesday–Monday):  $1,686 USD
IC 2026 Standard Package + IC Advance: (Wednesday–Monday):  $1,686 USD
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We are grateful to BBYO's generous supporters who have made it possible to keep our rates close to those of IC 2025 while increasing scholarship opportunities for delegates. Pricing reflects the full IC experience including but not limited to hotel, meals, giveaways, access to all events, concert tickets, transportation to offsite programs, and more. Program cost does not include transportation to/from Philadelphia.

Scholarship is available to all delegates and interested families should apply after registering for the event.

Information about IC Scholarship can be found here. Delegates are encouraged to register early as we anticipate IC will sell out quickly! Delegates can begin to apply for scholarships as soon as they register. Scholarships are based on financial need. The first round of applications is due by Tuesday, October 1, 2025, and we will notify all families of their award no later than Thursday, October 20, 2025. After first round applications have been submitted, IC scholarship is based on rolling submission and availability of funds.

Many communities, chapters, councils, and regions also have local funds available to support interested attendees. Please contact your local community for information.

Additional scholarship opportunities may be available for Canadian delegates. Please connect with your Canadian regional office for more information.

Delegates from outside North America should be in touch with local BBYO staff or partner agency professionals for scholarship information. Our goal is to ensure that every Aleph and BBG who wants to attend IC can join us.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | IC registration night ($250 minimum deposit due at registration)
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | IC scholarship application due
Monday, October 20, 2025 | IC scholarship announced
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | $450 payment due
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Last day to cancel from IC with a full refund. Payments are non-transferable.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Payment due in full, medical forms due, travel form due
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Last day to cancel from IC with a $250 cancellation fee
Friday, December 5, 2025 | All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Last day to register for IC 2025 (pending availability)

To cancel your registration, email azabbgic@bbyo.org.

Registration will go live on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (and will remain open until January 13 or until we are sold out). Spots are available to all BBYO members in 9th–12th grade who are in good standing. For a detailed explanation on how teen registration and waitlists will work for IC 2026, please review our IC 2026 Registration & Waitlist Policies document.
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Delegates who register for IC are required to pay a minimum $250 deposit (although they may pay more when they register), which is fully refundable through Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Here are options for registration:

• You Can Register Online:  If you have an issue registering online, you can submit a request for help by emailing the IC Customer Service Team.
  

• You Can Register in Person: See if your community is hosting an IC registration party. Grab a friend, your laptop, and a method of payment, and head over to your local launch party this fall!

• You Can Register (and Get Help) by Phone: Call centers are set up across North America to help with any registration challenges. The IC hotline for assistance is +1 (202) 507-7266. There may be a waiting period, but BBYO professionals and volunteers will be standing by to help as quickly as possible.
  

Please Note: IC registration is not done through myBBYO. You will be able to register for IC here.

Please email the IC Customer Service Team or call us at +1 (202) 507-7266 with any questions about registration.

We anticipate BBYO International Convention (IC) 2026 being sold out. A waitlist may exist and it is possible that every teen who wishes to participate in IC 2026 may not be able to do so.  

Teens on the waitlist will be eligible to register for IC as space becomes available and in accordance with our IC 2026 Registration and Waitlist Policies.

Please email the IC Customer Service Team or call us at +1 (202) 507-7266 with any questions about wait list policies for IC.

You can modify your registration and submit additional payment and travel information in the IC Registration System once you have registered. Please keep your registration confirmation email as it includes your IC Confirmation Number. Balance payments can be made via credit card or e-check. All credit card charges will incur a 3% processing fee.
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After a participant makes their initial $250 deposit, they will have the option to pay the outstanding funds by credit card or e-check. All credit card charges will incur a 3% processing fee. This fee is non-refundable, even if a participant cancels their registration.

To modify or cancel your registration, email azabbgic@bbyo.org.

When I arrive at the airport, where do I go?
On both arrival days, BBYO staff and IC volunteers will be stationed throughout the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) baggage claim and the William H. Gray III 30th Street train station wearing colorful BBYO vests and holding BBYO signs. Specific information about what delegates should do upon their arrival at the airport will be provided directly to all registered delegates and their families via email a few days ahead of IC. BBYO Staff will be available in the airport and train station until 5:00 PM EST.
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‍What happens if my flight/train is delayed?
BBYO staff will be monitoring flights/trains to stay up to date on any delays or cancellations and to ensure all delegates arrive at the hotel safely. Specific information on who to contact about flight changes and delays will be provided directly to all registered delegates and their families via email a few days ahead of IC.
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What do I do if I get to the airport or train station and can’t find staff?
BBYO staff and IC volunteers will be stationed throughout the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) baggage claim and the William H. Gray III 30th Street train station wearing colorful BBYO vests and holding BBYO signs. If you are having trouble locating a member of our team you can reach out to our direct hotline. The hotline number will be provided in an email to all registered delegates and their families a few days ahead of IC.
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‍How long until I leave the airport for the hotel?
Please ensure to reference the IC travel page for the time staff will be station throughout the airport and train. Information may differ depending on location and arrival day. Upon arrival at the hotel, teens will go through the IC check-in process. Hotel rooms may not be ready at the time of a teens’ arrival, but luggage will be safely stored and there will be programming, and cafes available for delegates to enjoy until their room is ready. Shuttles will be on a loop throughout the day, and delegates may need to wait in the airport or train station until the shuttle returns. We encourage all delegates to bring a little extra spending money for snacks/meals. Please note that dinner will be the first meal provided.

Delegates will be staying at a hotel in Philadelphia. For security purposes, the name of the hotel will not be released until a few days before IC.

Delegates will have the opportunity to go offsite for specific Friday and/or Sunday programming in Philadelphia. All offsite activities will be supervised by IC staff. Delegates are not permitted to leave the hotel under any circumstances without supervision.

BBYO has partnered with CampDoc for our families to easily upload health records, insurance, immunizations, and medications/allergies for all BBYO programs. Upon registration for IC, you will receive an email from CampDoc with access information to your profile. A delegate’s account must be 100% completed to attend IC.

Please note, every delegate is required to provide a copy of a physical received with dates between February 5, 2025 – February 5, 2026. The BBYO medical form can be found through a teen’s CampDoc profile. While BBYO does not require participants to use our specific medical form, we will accept other forms—such as a school or sports physical completed within the past year—as long as it is signed by a medical professional and submitted on time.

For questions about Campdoc, contact the IC Customer Service Team.

Teens are responsible for their own medication at IC. Some over-the-counter medications will be available in the onsite Medical Center, but teens should bring and hold on to any medication they anticipate needing throughout the convention. This policy is specific to IC and does not necessarily apply to other overnight events.

IC hosts a full medical team of professional nurses, mental health professionals, and doctors onsite. If a delegate requires medical attention, an IC staff member can assist them in contacting a member of the Medical Team.

In case of an emergency, BBYO will utilize the nearest hospital. If additional information or out-of-hotel medical services are needed, a member of the IC Leadership Team will contact the delegate's parent or guardian. BBYO recommends that all delegates bring a copy of their health insurance information to carry with them during off-site programming.

Our Mental Health and Wellness Team is available for support throughout the convention.

As part of the registration process for any overnight program, including IC, families will be asked to confirm that their teens have been vaccinated for childhood vaccines. BBYO’s most updated immunization policy can be found here. Teens who are not in compliance will not be permitted to attend.

If your teen is not fully vaccinated in accordance with BBYO’s requirements and you require an exemption, you must submit the exemption request that can be accessed here.

Exemptions are considered, but not guaranteed, in the following situations: history of previous severe allergic reaction to a vaccine, history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome within six weeks of receiving a previous vaccine, or persons receiving immunosuppressive drugs and chronic steroids.

BBYO does not accept vaccine exemption forms submitted for other programs, schools, or states. BBYO does not accept religious exemptions.

An exemption request must be submitted specifically for this program (IC) and approved by BBYO. This request must be received within 2 weeks of the registration date. Any forms submitted later will not result in a full refund if the exemption request is denied.

Please click here to see our current health protocols, including vaccine information.

Delegates will be mostly indoors, however, during free time and specific onsite and offsite programs, there is an opportunity for delegates to be outdoors. Casual clothing like jeans and t-shirts are appropriate for most of IC. Delegations will often dress in themed attire as they compete for the coveted Max F. Baer Spirit Gavel and the Anita M. Perlman Spirit Cup. Delegations will provide information if there is anything special a participant should bring with them to IC.

Proper attire at BBYO programs involves clothing that is neat, clean, and in good repair. We want you to be able to express yourself and be true to your individual style while adding to our environment of leadership, learning, and community. Clothing that detracts from that environment is not allowed.

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• Ни на одном предмете одежды не может быть логотипа или послания, противоречащего ценностям сайта BBYO , а также слов, изображений или символов, связанных с наркотиками или алкоголем.
  

• Шорты, юбки и платья должны закрывать заднюю часть тела и не должны обнажать нижние части тела.
  

• Вся одежда должна надлежащим образом закрывать среднюю часть тела, спину и грудь.
  

• Одежда не должна открывать нижнее белье (либо потому, что она прозрачная, либо потому, что она не подходит по размеру, т.е. слишком свободная, либо потому, что она не соответствует требованиям, указанным выше).

It is a tradition at IC to wear clothing on Friday night that is nicer than what we wear the rest of the weekend, as Shabbat is a special and sacred time. We encourage people to dress nicely in a way that helps them feel special and sacred over Shabbat. Some examples include:

• Хакисы или джинсы без дыр

• Рубашки на пуговицах или аналогичный красивый верх

• Длинные юбки или платья

Пожалуйста, помните, что на Шаббат важно одеваться уважительно - общие правила одежды остаются в силе. Днем в субботу дресс-код - повседневный. Вечером в субботу, во время оглашения Порядка и Хавдалы (завершение Шаббата), традиционно принято одеваться красивее, чем обычная повседневная одежда.

Delegates can submit one roommate request via their IC registration profile when the survey becomes available in December. IC roommates must be arriving on the same day and must request each other, or all delegates will be assigned roommates randomly. Delegates may not request more than one roommate. There is no guarantee delegates will be matched with their request, but BBYO will try to fulfill all requests. Otherwise, delegates are roomed randomly at IC. Every effort is made to ensure that delegates are comfortable in their rooms, and most delegates are paired with someone from their home community and/or a delegate who is in the same grade. While BBYO does not allow for room changes, any serious rooming issues should be brought to the IC staff’s attention right away.

At BBYO, we recognize and respect the diverse gender identities of our teens. Our gender-inclusive rooming option is available to anyone who chooses to opt in, regardless of gender identity or sex assigned at birth.

These rooms are intentionally designed to provide a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all participants.

By opting into gender-inclusive housing, you/your teen may be assigned to a room with someone whose sex assigned at birth is different from their own.

Room assignments at IC are based on BBG and Aleph (AZA) identity.

Teens who opt into gender inclusive housing may be placed in a room with others who were assigned a different sex at birth. All teens in these rooms will have explicitly chosen to be in gender inclusive housing.

All other rooming will be based on BBG or Aleph identity and will consist of teens who were assigned the same sex at birth. Teens who prefer to room with others assigned the same sex at birth do not need to opt into gender inclusive housing, regardless of their gender identity.

BBYO staff will not disclose a teen’s gender identity or sex assigned at birth to others.

All meals provided at IC are either vegetarian (containing dairy) or meat meals. All meat served at IC is kosher, and we don't mix milk and meat, however, the kitchen is not supervised. All meals are nut-free. The following meals will be available in the dining room for any delegate who notes a dietary restriction in their IC registration:

• Безмолочная
  

• Без глютена
  

• Вегетарианский
  

• Веган
  

• Кошерный Glatt
  

All meals must be picked up at a specific meal station in the dining room at the beginning of meals. If you have food concerns, please see a member of the special meals team at IC. 

If you have questions in advance of IC, email the IC Customer Service Team. 

Delegates will also have access to hotel cafes and restaurants during designated times and can order what they like per their individual needs (Kosher options will be available). All arrangements are explicitly between the customer and the hotel venue they are ordering food from, and some services may be credit card-only. Late-night food orders will be placed through the IC App and must be placed by a certain time each day. Orders placed after the deadline will not be honored.

The safety and security of our teens, staff, and guests at BBYO International Convention are our top priorities and BBYO implements various measures to ensure every participant is safe.

All policies, procedures, and protective measures are implemented in full collaboration with world-renowned security services that keep some of the American government's highest-profile events safe as well as with all local, state, and national police and intelligence bureaus. Below are some of the key measures we are putting in place:

1. As we do every year, we have contracted with a private security company to oversee the coordination and implementation of security at IC, which includes inside and outside the hotel and to any of our offsite locations.

2. Мы находимся в постоянном контакте с местными правоохранительными органами и ФБР, которые будут сотрудничать с нами и нашей охранной компанией, чтобы обеспечить безопасность и спокойствие на всей территории СК.

3. Служба безопасности отеля будет работать в координации с местными правоохранительными органами, ФБР и нашей охранной компанией, чтобы обеспечить безопасность внутренних и внешних территорий отеля.

4. Каждому подростку, сотруднику и гостю будет выдан именной бейдж, и без соответствующего удостоверения личности доступ в наше помещение будет невозможен. Все посетители и гости должны быть зарегистрированы в IC; посторонние посетители не допускаются в IC в любое время.

Please note, for security purposes, the name of the IC hotel will not be released until a few days before the event begins. If you have additional questions, information is available upon request by delegates or delegate families of registered teens. Please direct questions to the IC Customer Service Team.

Все участники и гости должны быть зарегистрированы на IC; посторонние посетители не допускаются на IC в любое время.