It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 33rd Biennial Congress of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS 2026), which will take place from 23rd to 25th July 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. This year’s theme, "Innovations and Collaborations in Colorectal Surgery: Bridging Tradition and Technology in a Global Village," reflects the exciting progress in colorectal surgery that is transforming how we approach patient care.