More than 6300 participants from over 90 countries gathered in Barcelona for a long-awaited in person reunion at the 32nd Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition. Through the various session formats the theme 'The future in full colour', a kaleidoscope of perspectives on approaches to internationalisation enhanced our collective effort to advance our work at an important moment of recovery and renewal. Keynote speeches from Yalda Hakim and Jimmy Nelson bookended a week of inspiring sessions and invigorating workshops.