Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc upcoming events

2026 QBA State Conference & 122nd Annual General Meeting (11 June 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

QBA 2026 State Conference & 122nd AGM

The Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc. was founded in 1886, marking a proud history of advocacy and community. As we celebrate our 140th year in 2026, we are thrilled to announce that our 2026 State Conference & 122nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be heading to the Wide Bay region. Please save the date for June 11th and 12th, 2026, at the Brothers Sports Club in Bundaberg, Queensland.

The Theme: Adapt and Thrive

This year’s conference theme, 'Adapt and Thrive,' reflects the journey of our industry over the last 140 years. The program will focus on forward-looking practices, biosecurity resilience, and informed management strategies that support a sustainable future for Australian beekeeping.

Guest Speakers

Whilst the agenda is still being finalised, we are excited to confirm an exceptional lineup of guest speakers who will be travelling to Bundaberg to share their expertise:

DR. GEOFF WILLIAMS

Associate Professor & Director

Auburn University Bee Centre, Alabama (USA)

DR. THIERRY BOGAERT

CTO and Chairman of APIX Biosciences

Commercial Pollen Replacement Feed, Belgium (EUR)

DR. FLEUR PONTON

Associate Professor & Director of Research - School of Natural Sciences

Macquarie University, Sydney NSW (AUS)

ELIZABETH FROST

Technical Specialist - Honey Bees

Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development, NSW (AUS)

JODIE GOLDSWORTHY AM

Co-Founder and Director - Beechworth Honey Group

President - Oceania Regional Commission of Apimondia

Board Member - Wheen Bee Foundation / HPMAA, Beechworth VIC (AUS)

DR. JOHN ROBERTS

Senior Research Scientist - Bee Pests and Pathogens

CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Canberra ACT (AUS)

ELIZABETH FROST

Technical Specialist - Honey Bees, Tocal Agricultural College

Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development, NSW (AUS)

DANNY LE FEUVRE

CEO - Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)

South Australia (AUS)

DR. COOPER SCHOUTEN

Senior Research Fellow and Director - Bee Research and Extension Lab

Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW (AUS)

Executive Member (AHBIC)

ROBERT STEPHENS

Manager Projects – Varroa Mite Innovation and Resilience Initiative

Biosecurity Queensland, Dept. of Primary Industries, Townsville QLD (AUS)

LUKE EVANS

Program Manager - Honey Bee and Pollination Program

AgriFutures, Wagga Wagga NSW (AUS)

Event Highlights

Beyond the conference sessions, there are three key social and practical events not to be missed:

1. Pollination Open Panel Discussion (Beekeepers & Growers) FREE EVENT

When: Thursday Afternoon/Evening, 11th June - ticket required to attend - available inside the registration form!

Where: John Byrne Event Centre, Brothers Sports Club

Time: 5:00 pm (may be amended on the day)

2. Formal 3 Course Dinner - TICKETS $60.00 per head - DRESS UP!

When: Friday Night, 12th June

Where: John Byrne Event Centre, Brothers Sports Club

Time: 7:00 pm (Drinks on the private deck from 6:00 pm)

3. Beekeeping Field Day: Hosted by the Wide Bay Branch

When: Saturday, 13th June

Where: Main Pavilion at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct (Showgrounds)

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact: widebaybeekeepers@gmail.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

We invite industry partners to support this milestone event. Our Sponsorship Prospectus is available for download. This document outlines venue details, the conference vision, and the sponsorship tiers available for the year starting 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 - Prospectus 2APR26.pdf

Sponsors will be promoted extensively throughout the conference and at the venue.

See you in Bundaberg!!

Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc.

2026 QBA State Conference & 122nd Annual General Meeting (12 June 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

QBA 2026 State Conference & 122nd AGM

The Theme: Adapt and Thrive

Guest Speakers

Whilst the agenda is still being finalised, we are excited to confirm an exceptional lineup of guest speakers who will be travelling to Bundaberg to share their expertise:

DR. GEOFF WILLIAMS

Associate Professor & Director

Auburn University Bee Centre, Alabama (USA)

DR. THIERRY BOGAERT

CTO and Chairman of APIX Biosciences

Commercial Pollen Replacement Feed, Belgium (EUR)

DR. FLEUR PONTON

Associate Professor & Director of Research - School of Natural Sciences

Macquarie University, Sydney NSW (AUS)

ELIZABETH FROST

Technical Specialist - Honey Bees

Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development, NSW (AUS)

JODIE GOLDSWORTHY AM

Co-Founder and Director - Beechworth Honey Group

President - Oceania Regional Commission of Apimondia

Board Member - Wheen Bee Foundation / HPMAA, Beechworth VIC (AUS)

DR. JOHN ROBERTS

Senior Research Scientist - Bee Pests and Pathogens

CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Canberra ACT (AUS)

ELIZABETH FROST

Technical Specialist - Honey Bees, Tocal Agricultural College

Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Development, NSW (AUS)

DANNY LE FEUVRE

CEO - Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)

South Australia (AUS)

DR. COOPER SCHOUTEN

Senior Research Fellow and Director - Bee Research and Extension Lab

Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW (AUS)

Executive Member (AHBIC)

ROBERT STEPHENS

Manager Projects – Varroa Mite Innovation and Resilience Initiative

Biosecurity Queensland, Dept. of Primary Industries, Townsville QLD (AUS)

LUKE EVANS

Program Manager - Honey Bee and Pollination Program

AgriFutures, Wagga Wagga NSW (AUS)

Event Highlights

Beyond the conference sessions, there are three key social and practical events not to be missed:

1. Pollination Open Panel Discussion (Beekeepers & Growers) FREE EVENT

When: Thursday Afternoon/Evening, 11th June - ticket required to attend - available inside the registration form!

Where: John Byrne Event Centre, Brothers Sports Club

Time: 5:00 pm (may be amended on the day)

2. Formal 3 Course Dinner - TICKETS $60.00 per head - DRESS UP!

When: Friday Night, 12th June

Where: John Byrne Event Centre, Brothers Sports Club

Time: 7:00 pm (Drinks on the private deck from 6:00 pm)

3. Beekeeping Field Day: Hosted by the Wide Bay Branch

When: Saturday, 13th June

Where: Main Pavilion at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct (Showgrounds)

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact: widebaybeekeepers@gmail.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsors will be promoted extensively throughout the conference and at the venue.

See you in Bundaberg!!

Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc.