Ghent University has posted a video highlighting the highly successful IUPAC 2019 International Congress that took place May 19–24, 2019 in Ghent, Belgium. Fraser Stoddart was an invited speaker at the congress which happened to take place on his birthday. The video features commentary from Fraser, a glimpse into his surprise birthday celebration, as well as insights and reflections from the IUPAC 2019 International Congress.