As the president of the association, allow me to thank you for attending our First Symposium of the Macedonian Association of Abdominal Surgeons (MAAS) and the Fourth Meeting of the WEB Chapter of E-AHPBA, which will be held on March 28-29, 2024, at the Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton in Skopje. I have the honor and pleasure to welcome you on behalf of all our members and supporters.