Event description

The Crop Pollination Association Inc Annual General Meeting and Conference will be held on Tuesday 10th June at the Grand Oaks resort, 22 Oak Avenue Beechworth, Victoria

Conference Registration starts at 8.00am, with conference opening at 9.00am.

The conference will host keynote speaker, Dr Lewis J Bartlett, assistant Professor from the university of Georgia. Lewis's work emphasises the evolutionary ecology of infectious diseases and applications in apiculture. Lewis will provide two presentations throughout the day and a Q&A to finish the conference.

In Collaborative agreement with the VAA, we are exchanging our keynote speakers between our events and have the pleasure of an evening with guest speaker, Dr Cameron Jack, assistant Professor from the University of Florida.

Cameron through extension efforts, hopes to support beekeepers by teaching research-based practices that can improve beekeeping success.

There will also be presentations, reports and updates from industry bodies and agencies including AHBIC, AG Vic, Almond Board Of Australia and Cotton Australia.

Beestar, Beehero, Ecrotek and Lyson will also be presenting throughout the fully packed day.

The main conference will conclude at 5pm, with a Buffet Dinner (Additional Ticket), followed by an hour long presentation from Cameron Jack and Q&A with Cameron Jack and Lewis J Bartlett.

Many opportunities come from these events, with many fellow beekeepers, suppliers, growers and industry bodies in attendance

Its a fully packed schedule, surely to reward those who attend with renewed knowledge and connection to industry.

We thank our sponsors, Beestar, Ecrotek, Duxtons Bees, Browns Bees, Bee Hero, Hychem international, Dividing Creek Farm, Bqual, Lyson and Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies for their most valued support.

Tickets are limited so get in quick to avoid disappointment!