On October 26, 2018 at 15:00, the Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ASTES) convened its General Assembly in Ohrid, Macedonia, immediately following the resounding success of the 2nd Annual Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Agron Dogjani, the meeting brought together the full executive board and engaged members to reflect on the past year’s strides and chart the path forward. 1. Reflecting on ASTES Activity (ACTES 2017–2018)The assembly opened with a comprehensive evaluation of ASTES’ initiatives since the 1st Annual Congress in 2017. Members praised the expanding reach of our