Dear Colleagues and Friends,

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It is my honor and great pleasure to welcome you to The Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Each year, this gathering reflects our specialty’s remarkable progress and our shared commitment to our patients and our profession.

The past two years in Israel have been challenging for all of us — as physicians, as a society, and as human beings. Yet, even through uncertainty and difficulty, our community has shown resilience, dedication, and unity in caring for those who need us most. As we move forward with hope, it is our sincere intention to once again open our doors to international colleagues and friends, and to return to the global collaboration that has always enriched our field.

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As we stand at an exciting moment in the evolution of Otolaryngology, we are called not only to celebrate what has been achieved, but to look forward — boldly and strategically — at where we wish to be in the coming years. Rapid advances in technology, precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and minimally invasive care are reshaping the way we diagnose, treat, and advocate for those who rely on us. It is our responsibility to define how these innovations will transform the future of our discipline in Israel.

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To achieve this, we must strengthen our unity as a professional community. Otolaryngologists working in the community, in hospitals, and in academia each bring invaluable expertise and perspectives. By joining forces, sharing knowledge, and cultivating collaborative innovation, we can ensure that our specialty continues to thrive — not only in our leading medical centers, but in every clinic and every city throughout the country.

This meeting is an opportunity: to learn from one another, to inspire one another, and to chart a common path forward. I am grateful to each of you for your ongoing contributions to the health of our patients and to the advancement of our field.

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I look forward to an engaging, forward-thinking, and unifying conference — and to shaping the future of Otolaryngology together.

Warmest regards,

Prof. Eran E. Alon
President, Israeli Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel