The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce that registration for ACTES 2021, the 5th Annual Albanian Congress of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, is now open! This year’s congress will be held November 12–13, 2021 in Tirana, Albania, in a hybrid format—combining virtual attendance with in-person sessions, depending on pandemic developments.
“Me këmbëngulje dhe ide të qarta, gjithçka është e mundur”
(“With perseverance and clear ideas, everything is possible.”)
This year’s slogan captures our collective spirit as we navigate new challenges and continue to advance trauma and emergency surgery practice.
Who Should Attend?
We warmly invite:
- Surgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and intensive-care specialists
- Nurses, paramedics, and allied health professionals
- Researchers and trainees with an interest in trauma systems, disaster response, and acute care surgery
Whether you’re joining virtually or in person, ACTES 2021 offers a rich scientific program designed to sharpen your clinical skills and foster collaboration across disciplines.
Organized By
- University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT)
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UMT
- Albanian Society for Trauma & Emergency Surgery (ASTES)
Congress Highlights
- Dates: November 12–13, 2021
- Format: Hybrid (virtual platform + on-site sessions in Tirana)
- Accreditation: 12 CME points (accreditation in process)
- Venue Address: Street Dibra 1001, Tirana, Albania
Leadership Team
- Congress Presidents:
- Prof. Dr. Arben Gjata, MD, PhD
- Prof. Dr. Xheladin Dracini, MD, PhD
- Prof. Dr. Etmont Celiku, MD, PhD
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agron Dogjani, MD, PhD, FACS, FISS, FICS
- Secretary-General: Ilir Alimehmeti, MD, PhD
Registration & Inquiries
How to Register:
Visit our website and complete the online registration form:
https://astes.org.al
Congress Secretariat Contacts:
- Emails:
- Mobile: +355 69 818 0015 | +355 69 346 5944
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts, present your work, and renew your clinical toolkit—virtually or in person. Register today and join us in Tirana for ACTES 2021!