The return to on-site conferences is a big relief for the science community, and the hybrid form has proven to be the new standard.. On 8 and 9 June, META-FORUM 2022 welcomed close to 100 LT experts and enthusiasts from all over Europe at the international conference series on powerful and innovative language technologies for the multilingual information society in Brussels, while almost 300 more followed the event online. Several keynote speakers and panel members chose the same option, creating a truly hybrid and fortunately seamless discussion between the guests on stage and on the screen.