The 2024 annual Pierre Stryckmans Lecture at BHS-GAM was presented by Prof. Dr. Peter Borchmann (German Hodgkin Study Group, University Hospital Cologne, Germany). The lecture, entitled ‘Hodgkin lymphoma’, offered an insightful overview of the disease immunological landscape and factors influencing treatment decision-making. Subsequently, Prof. Dr. Peter Borchmann guided us through a historical journey from early trials to recent studies and advancements, targeting both the early and late stages of the disease.