Dear Colleagues, Dear Participants,

As anesthesiologists and intensive care physicians, we are present not only in the operating room, but throughout the entire journey of the patient. It is a responsibility that begins in the pre-hospital setting, continues in the intensive care unit, and extends to discharge and beyond.

In the most critical moments of life, where seconds save lives, we do not merely make decisions; we build teams, establish trust, and provide leadership. However, today we must also speak openly about a reality: we are struggling. In environments where communication has weakened, workload has increased, and psychological safety has diminished, even the strongest teams become exhausted. That is precisely why we need effective leadership and ethical guidance more than ever before, and it is exactly why we need to come together. To listen to one another, to share our experiences, and to develop solutions together.

TARK is not merely a congress; it is a gathering where we come together to rethink and rebuild our profession, our working environments, and our future. Here, we will not only talk about science; we will also talk about leadership, teamwork, ethical guidance, and solidarity, because good teams do not come together by chance—they are built.

In the second century of our Republic, it is time to take steps together for a stronger profession and healthier working environments.

We may be tired, but we are not hopeless. Let us become stronger together; let us create change together.

Let us meet at TARK 2026.

Prof Dr Jülide ERGİL

TARD President