The 18th European Young Cereal Scientists and Technologists Workshop (EYCSTW) was organized by the AACC International - Cereals & Grains Association European Section (Cereals&Europe). The University of Camerino (UNICAM) hosted the meeting in the charming Mediterranean city of San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. The event included interesting presentations and topics for conversation, tours, and valuable opportunities for young scientists to share their work and network with colleagues.