The annual Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) brings together exceptional young and senior scientists, postdoctoral fellows, heads of institutions, and representatives from funding agencies for interactions focusing on science research careers, mentoring, and networking. The program features illuminating talks by renowned scientists, posters, and panel discussions that focus on a wide variety of topics, including choosing interdisciplinary science, building a research group/​community, funding opportunities, and open science. Senior scientists describe their scientific journeys, sharing inspirational and amusing anecdotes about their experiences with younger scientists who are establishing their careers.