The Southern Ocean Summer School 2024 aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by Southern Ocean sciences. The program will address key questions pertaining to ocean dynamics, ice-ocean interactions, biology and carbon cycling, and the governance and policy implications of Southern Ocean sciences. By fostering interdisciplinary discussions and knowledge exchange, the summer school seeks to advance our understanding of the Southern Ocean and its profound importance in the context of global climate change, ecosystem preservation, and the well-being of society.