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:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geoff Williams: Director of the Auburn University Bee Centre, Alabama USA.

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

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fleur Ponton: Head of School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney.

• Danny Le Feuvre: CEO, AHBIC

• Robert Stephens: Manager Projects – VMIRI, Biosecurity QLD

• Luke Evans, Program Manager &/or Amanda Olthof, Senior Manager Honey Bee and Pollination Program, AgriFutures

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

• Formal Dinner: Friday night, June 12th, at the Brothers Sports Club.

• Beekeeping Field Day: Hosted by the Wide Bay Branch on Saturday, June 13th. This will be held in the Main Pavilion at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct (Showgrounds).

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 Coming Soon

Please note: Delegate registration is not yet open. We will notify members and interested parties as soon as ticket sales go live. For now, mark June 11–13 in your calendars for what promises to be a historic celebration of Queensland beekeeping.