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Over the past 30 years, BBLC has inspired thousands of leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and to bring about social change<\/strong> in their communities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Save the Date: BBLC 2024 is July 19-22
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In 2024, BBLC will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and will bring together leaders in from all over the world to learn about the Best Buddies movement. We encourage all Best Buddies leaders in our schools and communities to join us July 19-22<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

This year’s conference theme “Every Buddy Belongs” emphasizes the core value of inclusivity and belonging within Best Buddies.<\/p>\n

“Every Buddy Belongs” represents our commitment to creating safe spaces in our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods so that every individual, regardless of ability or background, is embraced and valued. We celebrate the power of being part of an inclusive community, where individuals can be their authentic selves.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pf4QiP6bVJ8″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Live Streaming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\n

For those unable to attend BBLC in person, our Opening Ceremonies, select Educational Sessions, and Closing Ceremonies will be live streamed on Facebook and on our website.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3237″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n

Friday, July 19<\/strong>
\nOpening Ceremonies Pre-Show: 7:15 PM EST
\nOpening Ceremonies: 8:00 PM EST<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, July 21<\/strong>
\nClosing Ceremonies Pre-Show: 7:00 PM EST
\nClosing Ceremonies: 7:30 PM EST<\/em><\/p>\n

Watch #BBLC LIVE @ facebook.com\/bestbuddies<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1709306785953{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

What people are saying about BBLC<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“To be around so much love, inspiration, inclusion and positivity made going home so very hard. It makes you look at the world in a whole different light because you don’t see all that positive energy and acceptance.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This weekend was so emotional and I could only hope that I could foster an environment that Best Buddies strives for. I would encourage anyone to attend this conference. I am already counting down the days for BBLC 2024.”<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]“I had a wonderful time at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. It was better than I could have imagine.”<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]“I hope I can come back next year, it was such an amazing experience!”<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]“I had really really good time. \ud83d\ude0a I want to go back again and learn some more new things and I will love to meet some more new friends at Best Buddies Leadership Conference \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f”<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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Live Streaming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Watch the recording of Opening Ceremonies:
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