On May 31, 2017, the 25th Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) successfully ended, after a dense 4-day agenda blending a superb scientific and educational program. The event took place in Innsbruck, a historical town located at the heart of the Austrian Alps, and the capital of Tyrol, Austria. With a history of 25-year growth, the ESTS conference has developed into the largest international event in the field of thoracic surgery, with a solid reputation of scientific and educational excellence.