Our coverage of the 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA 2024) continues. In this piece we cover assisted fluid management in anesthesia. Using AI in anesthesia and its potential impact on anesthesiologists. The validity of the hypotension prediction index in academic debate. Reducing hypertension in surgical patients using HPI. Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen speak with Thomas Scheeren, Senior Director Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences and Paul Van Beest, Anaesthesiologist, Medical Center Leeuwarden, University Medical Center Groningen.