Twenty two years after its inception, the Intensive Care Society’s, State of the Art Congress (SOA) continues to unite intensive care professionals from across the UK and the globe. Our Congress prides itself in facilitating a multi-purpose environment where the intensive care community can learn, network, and discover the latest advancements in critical care, clinical research and technology developed by industry.At the Society, we know that in order to deliver intensive care, we need an army of people to provide the care our patients need. From the multi­-professional intensive care teams to those who help build and provide the technology, equipment and medicines that enable us to do our jobs, each role plays in an integral part of delivering intensive care.SOA is the largest event for intensive care in the UK and one of the largest multi-professional meetings In Europe. Year-on-year we bring you a fresh and exciting programme of learning and networking. SOA24 at the ACC Liverpool 18 - 20 June 2024, promises to build on our previous Congress with an even more interesting and varied programme covering many aspects of intensive care medicine and beyond. We are also planning some fun social events to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful and cultural city of Liverpool.