The Opening Ceremony starts with the unveiling of the incoming ACS President’s theme for the year. The President presides and introduces the Honorary Fellows, the recipient of the Distinguished Philanthropist Award, Past-Presidents, College Officers and Regents, special invited guests from national and international healthcare organizations, the Resident Research Scholars, and the International Guest Scholars. An annual overview of the College will be reported by the Executive Director. The Martin Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the American Urological Association, follows immediately.