Even more exciting, once the bid has been awarded, is the eagerness to stage an unforgettable Congress for all those who attend. After every of the 11 IFSSH Congresses so far ( I had the privilege of attending all previous Congresses since the first one in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 1980), one returns home with a warm and content feeling of having experienced something special and worthwhile. It is as if one is propelled to a higher level of awareness and excellence; a challenge to do even better! Not only has each Congress has been outstanding from a scientific perspective, but exposure to the local culture has been rewardingly educational and deeply enriching. After all , this is one of the main reasons for having the Congresses in various parts of our world, to get to know each other better and understand where we all come from. The 2013 IFSSH Congress , to be hosted in New Delhi, India, will certainly be no different. Judging from the presentation and contents of the bid by the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH), as well as the effort which is being put into the preparation, we are in for a memorable treat! I would encourage all of you to diarise the 12th IFSSH Congress in New Delhi from 4-8 March 2013. You will not be disappointed.
