I am delighted to commend the incredible success of the 23rd International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM 2024), held at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) and Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) from June 19 to 23, 2024.

First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chip-Jin Ng, Chairperson of ICEM 2024, for his exceptional leadership and dedication in orchestrating such a remarkable event. Your vision and hard work have truly shone through in every aspect of the conference.

I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Chien-Chin Hsu, President of the Taiwanese Society for Emergency Medicine (TSEM), for his unwavering support and collaboration. Your contributions have been instrumental in making this conference a resounding success.

To the distinguished speakers, thank you for sharing your expertise and innovative ideas, enriching the conference with your knowledge and insights. Your contributions have sparked meaningful discussions and collaborations that will undoubtedly advance our field.

A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors, whose support has been invaluable in facilitating this global gathering. Your commitment to advancing Emergency Medicine is deeply appreciated.

Finally, I want to extend my deepest thanks to all the participants who joined us from around the world. Your engagement and enthusiasm have made ICEM 2024 an unforgettable event. Together, we have celebrated the theme of Glocalization of Emergency Medicine, bridging global wisdom with local solutions, and paving the way for future advancements in Emergency Medicine.

As I assume the role of President of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM), I am excited to collaborate with the new board members as we strive for greater achievements and advancements in the field of Emergency Medicine on a global scale.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ffion Davies for her exceptional leadership as President over the past two years. Her vision and contributions have been invaluable, guiding us to where we are today.

I also wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the outgoing board members: Dr. Paul Ho, Prof. Sally McCarthy, Dr. T.S. Srinath Kumar, Dr. Faith Mesa-Gaerlan, Prof. Maaret Castren, Dr. John Bonning, Dr. Mulina Nyirenda, and Prof. Cherri Hobgood. Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental, and I look forward to their continued support.

Congratulations again to the Emergency Medicine Community and see you all in ICEM 2025 in Montreal Canada!

Warm regards

Saleh
IFEM President