The workshop will review and discuss current developments in the area of Ascochyta blight of the cool season food legumes (peas, lentils, chickpeas, faba beans and lupins). Epidemiology and genetics of the Ascochyta blight pathogens, genetics of resistance, germplasm resources and integrated control of the disease will be highlights of the workshop program. Invited presentations will be supplemented by contributed oral and poster presentations. An international group of researchers is expected to participate with the goal of defining future research initiatives.