The power of ten: report from the 10th American Society for Microbiology Conference on Biofilms

The 10th American Society for Microbiology Conference on Biofilms was held in person on 9-13 November 2025 in Portland, OR. The diverse mixture of over 300 oral and poster presentations resoundingly embodied the vitality of biofilm research across a wide range of topics and multiple scientific disciplines. Special activities, including a pre-conference symposium for early-career researchers, Lunch and Learn sessions, the Paul Stoodley imaging workshop, and various networking events, further enhanced the attendee experience. As a general theme, the conference was deliberately structured to provide high levels of participation and engagement among early-career scientists.