The Asia Pacific Intensive Care Symposium (APICS) was launched in 2020 as a virtual conference in place of the flagship live event, SG-ANZICS. Organised by the SG-ANZICS team, APICS is a complete digital experience, aiming to bring together the latest science in intensive care. APICS was scheduled for 17 – 19 July 2021 and garnered more than 5,000 registrations from 78 countries. Helmed by a diverse panel of local and international experts, the programme consisted of 12 plenaries and 27 symposiums, covering a wide range of hot topics, latest research and key opinions in the exciting field of critical care. There were virtual exhibition booths and networking lounges that facilitated engagement between like-minded individuals and to meet with exhibitors to understand more of cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.