The Plant Metabolic Engineering GRC was held for the first time in Europe, at the Renaissance Tuscany, Il Ciocco, Italy between June 16th and June 21st, 2019. The objective was to build stronger networks between those working on plant metabolic engineering in the USA, Europe and Asia. The meeting provides an exemplar ground for innovative research networks to blossom thanks to a collegial atmosphere, deep discussion sessions, and informal gatherings. Personnel from MPI-TM was there to represent the project FutureAgriculture.