The GOTS Congress 2023 welcomed over 500 participants in Luxembourg from 15 to 17 June 2023. We thank all contributors and guests for the exciting and high-calibre programme with 196 presentations as well as great workshops, 37 posters, 33 industry exhibitors and many stimulating discussions. The participants came from 18 nations from 4 continents and were able to exchange the latest information and make contacts in an exclusive networking session. In addition to the technical aspects, the GOTS community was not neglected. On the sporting side, the Schleck brothers took the participants on a cycle tour along the Moselle river and a charity run was organised to raise money for Sherpa aid in Nepal. Culturally, a city tour was on the programme. There was a great social evening at the congress and – one day later – a party in the private garden of the congress president. The consistently positive response was well deserved by all those involved in the Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the 39th Annual Congress of the GOTS in Nuremberg from 20 to 21 June 2024. Until then, all the best!