May 26 - 28, 2025 | Montpellier, France
Call for Abstracts
Cereals&Europe, in collaboration with UMR IATE (INRAE, Institut-Agro Montpellier, Univ. Montpellier), invites abstract submissions for oral presentations at the 22nd EYCSTW, to be held from May 26-28, 2025, in Montpellier, France. Join the vibrant cereal and grain science community to present your research, network with peers, and gain insights from industry experts. This year, the workshop will be hosted at INRAE Montpellier, a prestigious institution renowned across Europe for excellence in agricultural and environmental sciences.
The European Young Cereal Scientists and Technologists Workshop (EYCSTW) includes a broad range of subjects in cereal and grain sciences, including cereal processing, product quality, analytical techniques, sensory science, nutrition and health, and novel specialist ingredients. EYCSTW is a unique platform for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to exchange ideas and share the latest research in cereals and grains.
Over the years, EYCSTW has successfully balanced educational sessions with social and networking events, including keynote lectures from senior researchers, factory visits, and social gatherings. We encourage young scientists to submit abstracts showcasing their innovative work.
Oral presentations will be organized in a series of subjects related to cereals and grains, including keynote lectures from senior speakers as well as factory visits and social events.
Abstracts are due by March 31st, 2025.
Abstracts should be sent to
f.boukid2021@gmail.com.
Review Submission Guidelines
Call for Abstracts
Registration
The registration fee is set at €300 for students and €375 for senior academics and industry
professionals. This fee includes accommodation, local transportation during the event, a
book of abstracts, meals, and access to all social events.
Registration Form
The Host Institution
The National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) in Montpellier is
part of France's leading agricultural and environmental research organization. INRAE’s mission is to
advance research and development across the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors, with a strong
focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and knowledge transfer. INRAE Montpellier hosts a
dynamic community of researchers, including over 200 PhD students and hundreds of postdoctoral and
senior scientists collaborating on cutting-edge projects at both national and international levels.
INRAE Montpellier is home to multiple specialized research units, including UMR IATE (Joint Research
Unit for Agro-polymers and Emerging Technologies), a center dedicated to the study of plant-based
materials, food science, and bioprocess engineering. UMR IATE is renowned for its contributions to food
quality, cereal processing, and the development of innovative, sustainable ingredients. The institute's
research initiatives support sustainable agricultural practices, circular economy approaches, and biobased
solutions, aligning with INRAE’s overarching goals of advancing food security and environmental
resilience.
With extensive collaborations worldwide and strong partnerships with both industry and academic
institutions, INRAE Montpellier stands out for its impact on sustainable innovation. Its researchers publish
extensively in high-impact journals and lead projects supported by European and global research funding.
As a hub for advanced training and technology transfer, INRAE Montpellier fosters interdisciplinary
research and is actively engaged in the European and global research communities, making it a fitting host
for the 22nd European Young Cereal Scientists and Technologists Workshop (EYCSTW).
Organizing Committee
- Peter Weegels, Chair of Cereals&Europe, Sonneveld, Netherlands
- Fatma Boukid, Senior board member of Cereals&Europe, Clonbio group, Dublin,
Ireland
- Hamza Mameri, Researcher, UMR IATE, Univ. Montpellier, INRAE, Institut-Agro
Montpellier, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- Freya Knaggs, PhD student, UMR IATE, Univ. Montpellier, INRAE, Institut-Agro
Montpellier, F-34060 Montpellier, France
