The 18th Tuberculosis Research Advisory Council (TRAC) Annual Research Conference and the 2024 World TB Day commemoration were held from March 22-24 at EPHI, Addis Ababa. The conference was officially inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba, Ethiopia's Minister of Health. This significant event attracted hundreds of participants from local, regional, and international communities. Held under the inspiring theme "YES! We Can END TB," the conference featured both the scientific gathering and the World TB Day commemoration. During the event, ETS was honored for its contributions to the fight against TB. ETS’s first President, Dr. Amsalu Bekele, received the recognition from H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba