The 111th NSWAA Annual General Meeting, Conference and Trade Exhibition will be held on Thursday, 23 and Friday 24 May 2024 at The Range Function Centre, 308 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga. The theme of the 2024 Conference is “Varroa - The Changing Face of Apiculture in Australia”.

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 will be host to a NSW DPI run Varroa Management Workshop at The Range Function Centre followed by a Hospitality Evening at Tilly’s Wagga (109 Baylis Street), including canapés and drinks, commencing at 6:30pm, where delegates will have the opportunity to mingle and meet with some of our Guest Speakers.

The two-day Conference, sponsored by Lockwood Beekeeping Supplies, will feature presentations by industry leading experts, both international and local, covering subjects including Varroa – with presentations by Dr Denis Anderson, Jason Marshall, Rae Buttler and Dr Nadine Chapman - Honeybee nutrition, Bushfire Recovery Grant Projects, the Pacific Labour Scheme, and also presentations and industry updates by NSW DPI, Almond Board Australia, Berries Australia, AgriFutures, Hort Innovation and more.

Our feature Trade Exhibition, which will run for the two days of conference, will showcase trade booths from exhibitors from both Australia and overseas.

Friday night will host our Annual Conference Dinner, sponsored by Australian Rainforest Honey. Featuring a two course meal and a live auction, this will be a night not to be missed!

The Range Function Centre, located at 308 Copland Street, is a short drive from the Wagga Wagga CBD. For the convenience of delegates that would prefer not to drive, NSWAA have arranged buses to transport delegates from accommodations in the Tarcutta Street area to The Range Function Centre in the morning before conference, returning in the afternoon after conference, and also a return transfer for the Annual Conference Dinner. When purchasing conference tickets, delegates will be asked to nominate whether they will be using the bus to transport them to The Range and back to Tarcutta Street so we can ensure that we arrange the appropriate number of buses.

Tickets are limited so get in quick to avoid disappointment!

We have secured limited discounted accommodation rates for our delegates at the following motels:

Carlyle Suites & Apartments, 148 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga – 02 6933 6100

Garden City Motor Inn, 2 Day Street, Wagga Wagga – 02 6921 3646

Bolton on the Park, 59-63 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga - 02 6921 6222

Lawson Riverside Suites, 117-121 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga – 02 6921 2200

Centralpoint Motel & Apartments, 164-166 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga – 02 6937 2300

Please telephone the motel directly and advise that you are booking to attend the NSW Apiarists’ Association’s AGM and Conference to reserve one of these rooms.

Please note that there are a limited number of rooms held and accommodation in Wagga Wagga can book out quickly so get in fast to secure your accommodation.

Riverina Branch of NSWAA will also be holding a Field Day at The Range Function Centre on Saturday, 25 May 2024. This is a separately ticketed event, not included in Conference registration. Entry cost to the Field Day is $5.00 per person, cash only, at the gate on the day - children free.

*Note: Photographs and videos will taken at this event. By attending this event you hereby acknowledge this and consent to the possibility of having your photo/likeness/recordings posted publicly and on social media.