It is my great honor to welcome you to the 51st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Trauma Association (JOTA), to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on June 27–28, 2025.

Until our 50th meeting, our society was known as the Japanese Society for Fracture Repair. However, starting this year, we embark on a new chapter under the name Japanese Orthopaedic Trauma Association (JOTA). It is a privilege to preside over this milestone event, marking a significant evolution in our society’s history.

In recent years, our society has taken bold steps towards internationalization, including joining the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA). Furthermore, we are proud to announce that Japan has been selected to host the 3rd IOTA Triennial Meeting in 2028. Given this global integration, the transition to JOTA was both timely and inevitable, reflecting our commitment to advancing orthopaedic trauma care on an international scale.

The 51st Annual Meeting also represents a pivotal moment in our journey, as we set our sights on the long-term goal of 100 meetings. At a time when healthcare faces significant challenges—including work reform, emergency surgery constraints, and increasing burdens on trauma care—our society must play an even greater role in addressing these issues. Beyond academic discussions, we must also advocate for better healthcare quality and improved working environments to ensure a sustainable future for trauma care.

With this in mind, the theme of this year's congress is "Resonance." The evolution of orthopaedic trauma medicine relies on collaboration across various specialties and professions. Whether it is resonance with emergency centers and departments, geriatrics and geriatric medicine, vascular and plastic surgery in revascularization, or professionals shaping the future of medical work environments, synergy will be key to expanding our scope from fracture care to comprehensive orthopaedic trauma care. This theme reflects our hope that the society will continue to grow, innovate, and resonate with the ever-changing landscape of trauma medicine.

While we initially considered hosting this event in Saitama, we ultimately selected Pacifico Yokohama, a venue that can better accommodate our growing community. We sincerely hope that this meeting will bring together not only orthopaedic traumatologists but also a wide range of professionals to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of trauma care in Japan and beyond.

I look forward to welcoming you all to Pacifico Yokohama in 2025 and to an inspiring and enriching conference.