The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), held in Singapore from 14 to 17 May 2025, brought together the global cardiothoracic community for a landmark gathering. Jointly organised by ASCVTS and the Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the National University Heart Centre Singapore, this year’s meeting focused on the themes of Progress, Innovation and Fellowship. With over 1,000 attendees from more than 50 countries, ASCVTS 2025 featured, 212 invited speakers, 38 symposiums, 7 expert-led workshops, 4 joint society sessions uniting international perspectives, 111 oral presenters and 140 poster presenters, sharing cutting-edge clinical and scientific insights The exhibition welcomed 33 leading companies, supported by 4 sponsors, showcasing the latest advancements in cardiovascular and thoracic care. The programme also included 4 social functions that fostered deeper connections across borders—and recognised excellence with 6 distinguished awards.