On behalf the New Zealand Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting combined with the 13th International Congress of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Regional Organising Committee we would like to warmly thank all our organisers, speakers, workshop convenors and PBLD facilitators from New Zealand and around the world.

The scientific program has been of great practical value, and has presented us with thoughtful commentary about contemporary challenges in healthcare and our specialty.

We would like to also thank all the delegates who have come from over 25 countries, it has been wonderful to host you in New Zealand.

We would also like to acknowledge the two organisations and their staff: ANZCA and the NZSA your commitment to this meeting has been a wonderful example of your commitment to the excellence of anaesthesia in New Zealand in general.