Anticipation fills the air for the start of the 26th ASSEDIL Congress. Today marks the beginning of an inspiring four-day journey, themed “Growing Together in Lasallian Spirituality.” Delegates from across Europe and the Mediterranean are arriving and settling into their accommodations, with excitement brewing for the encounters and exchanges that lie ahead. The Stella Maris College campus is being readied to welcome educational leaders, with volunteers giving their all behind the scenes to ensure a seamless experience for all participants. This morning is a time of connection, orientation, and joyful reunions as familiar faces reappear and new friendships begin. Stay tuned as we open our Congress with prayer, a warm welcome from the IGBM District, and a powerful address on Lasallian Spirituality. Let the journey begin!