ICCE 2014 is the first attempt to provide a chance to discuss the fundamental and technological developments in the fields of cell encapsulation and to make the networking among the researchers. The topics of the conference are not limited strictly to cell encapsulation per se, but include many related fields, such as cell surface engineering, biomaterials, single-cell manipulation, and biointerfaces. The conference will bring together the leading researchers from around the world to share the latest developments in the fields.