Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Introduction: The 9th Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ACTES 2025), an international scientific forum of the highest caliber, brings together leading experts from Albania, Europe, and the global trauma community. With the motto "Trauma and Emergency Surgery—and Beyond…", this congress is an essential platform for advancing evidence-based innovations and clinical best practices in acute care surgery.

Objectives: ACTES 2025 is equipped with a well-planned networking schedule that will enable interaction among national and international surgical leaders, thereby giving them recognition and encouraging further collaboration and the exchange of meaningful ideas.

Significance: This congress represents a significant, instrumental change in the field of trauma and emergency surgery, which motivates all stakeholders to view themselves as those who influence not only future clinical practices but also patient outcomes.

Conclusion: ACTES 2025 is a significant addition to the global trauma community, which adopts evidence-based dialogue and international cooperation to address contemporary challenges. They will be at the forefront of shaping the future of trauma care by addressing multiple facets of scientific exchange, career advancement, and intercultural collaboration.