Save the Date!!

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 122nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) & State Conference 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.

Confirmed Speakers

While the full program 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 & Chairman - Developer of Commercial Pollen Feed Replacement - APIX Biosciences, Belgium EUR

• Dr. John Roberts: Senior Research Scientist - Bee Pests and Pathogens - CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Canberra ACT

• Dr. Fleur Ponton: Associate Professor & Director - Pollinator Futures Research Centre, School of Natural Sciences - Macquarie University, Sydney NSW

• Jodie Goldsworthy AM: Co-Founder & Director - Beechworth Honey Group, Oceania Vice President - Apimondia, Board Member - Wheen Bee Foundation, Executive Member - HPMAA, Beechworth, VIC

• Liz Frost: Technical Specialist Bees - Tocal Bee Research & Training Centre - Agriculture and Biosecurity Dept. of Primary Industries & Regional Devt, Tocal NSW

• Danny Le Feuvre: CEO - AHBIC, Non-Executive Director - AgriFutures, Co-founder - The Honey Alchemists - Ardrossan, SA

• Dr. Cooper Schouten: Senior Research Fellow & Director - Bee Research & Extension Lab, Faculty of Science & Engineering - Southern Cross University, Executive Member - AHBIC, Lismore NSW

• Robert Stephens: Manager Projects – Varroa Mite Innovation & Resilience Initiative - Biosecurity Queensland, Dept. of Primary Industries, Townsville QLD

• Luke Evans: Program Manager - Honey Bee and Pollination Program - AgriFutures, Sydney NSW

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

• MEET THE SPONSORS - 6:00pm to 9:00pm (John Byrne Event Centre - Hot platters, tea/coffee provided, drinks available for purchase - FREE Event)

• FORMAL DINNER - 6:00pm: Pre-dinner drinks on our private deck. 7:00pm: Dinner service commences (John Byrne Event Centre - $66.00 per head)

• WIDE BAY BRANCH BEEKEEPING FIELD DAY - 9:00am to 2:00pm, Trade stalls welcome (Main Pavilion Bundaberg Recreational Precinct - $10 Entry Fee)

• OPEN PANEL 'BEEKEEPER & GROWER' POLLINATION DISCUSSION - 10:00am (Conference Room, next door to Main Pavilion - FREE Event)

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

We invite industry partners to support this milestone event. Our Sponsorship Prospectus is now 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. 

2026 QBA Sponsorship Prospectus.pdf

Registration OPEN!