Abstract / Summary
The 11th International Conference on Plasma Medicine (ICPM11), held jointly with the 10th International Workshop on Plasmas for Cancer Treatment (IWPCT10), took place from 31 May to 5 June 2026 in Gifu, Japan. The meeting brought together 225 scientists from 23 countries across four continents, reflecting the continued growth and interdisciplinary nature of plasma medicine. The scientific program included 24 invited lectures, 51 contributed oral presentations, and 133 poster presentations, covering advances in plasma–biological interactions, plasma-based cancer therapy, wound healing, antimicrobial applications, plasma-activated liquids, sterilization, and emerging biomedical and agricultural applications. This conference report provides an overview of ICPM11 and summarizes the scientific contributions presented during the meeting. The breadth of topics highlights the rapid progress of plasma medicine from fundamental research toward clinical and technological applications, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in advancing the field.