On 25 and 26 September, compost producer Walkro organised a ‘Young Ones’ symposium in Maastricht for young people active in the Dutch mushroom industry, featuring inspirational business presentations. The new indoor composting facility in Maasmechelen was also visited. Here, the 25 young participants and Walkro staff pose for a group shot at the banks of the river Maas that flows through the old city. Report on page 40.