Neil Baker was integral to the BPLP committee, working with us to organise the conference and dinner for over 20 years. It was, therefore, with great sadness that we learnt that he passed away on the 11th of March 2024. The organising committee, and all of those involved in the conference, send their thoughts to his family, colleagues, clients and friends. Neil was a wonderful colleague and friend, he will be sorely missed by us all.