2024 QBA State Conference & 120th Annual General Meeting

  • 11 July 2024
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12 July 2024
  • 4:00 PM
  • Rydges Southbank Townsville, 23 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD 4810
  • 106

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Catering costs for the Conference
  • QBA Member 2-Day
    Full Conference Ticket
    (11th & 12th July 2024)

    Ticket includes:
    1 X 2 day Member Admission, Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Dinner tickets are not included within this ticket price. Tickets to attend the gala dinner can be purchased through this registration.
  • EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for TDBAI Members 1-Day Ticket
    (Friday 12th July 2024)

    Ticket includes:
    Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Ticket does not include a meal ticket to the Gala dinner.
    **MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE TDBAI
  • EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for TDBAI Members- This ticket entitles the bearer to 1-day general admission to the QBA conference on Thursday 11th July 2024 ONLY.

    Includes Conference Meals (Morning tea, Lunch, and Afternoon tea with refreshments), Conference Bag.

    *MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE TDBAI
  • EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for TDBAI Members 2-Day
    Full Conference Ticket
    (11th & 12th July 2024)

    Ticket includes:
    1 X 2 day NQ Member Admission, Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Gala Dinner tickets are not included within this ticket price. Tickets to attend the gala dinner can be purchased through this registration.
    **MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF TDBAI
  • This ticket entitles the bearer to general entry admission to the QBA State Conference:
    (11th & 12th July 2024).

    Ticket includes:
    1 X 2 day Admission, Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *This ticket does not include a dinner ticket to the Gala Dinner (Friday 16th June 2023).
  • This ticket entitles the bearer to 1-day general admission to the QBA conference on Friday 12th July 2024 ONLY.

    Ticket includes:
    Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Ticket does not include a meal ticket to the Gala dinner.
  • This ticket entitles the bearer to 1-day general admission to the QBA conference on Thursday 11th July 2024 ONLY.

    Includes Conference Meals (Morning tea, Lunch, and Afternoon tea with refreshments), Conference Bag.
  • QBA Member 1-Day Ticket
    (Friday 12th July 2024)

    Ticket includes:
    Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Ticket does not include a meal ticket to the Gala dinner.
  • This ticket entitles the bearer to 1-day general admission to the QBA conference on Thursday 11th July 2024 ONLY.

    Includes Conference Meals (Morning tea, Lunch, and Afternoon tea with refreshments), Conference Bag.
  • QBA Member 2-Day
    Full Conference Ticket
    (11th & 12th July 2024)

    Ticket includes:
    1 X 2 day NQ Member Admission, Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag.

    *Gala Dinner tickets are not included within this ticket price. Tickets to attend the gala dinner can be purchased through this registration.
  • This event will take place on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 6.30pm in the Foyer of the Rydges Conference Venue.
  • QBA Student/Researcher 2-Day Full Conference Ticket (11th & 12th July 2024) Ticket includes: 1 X 2 day Admission, Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments), conference bag. *Dinner tickets are not included within this ticket price. Tickets to attend the gala dinner can be purchased through this registration.
Registration is closed

The Executive Board of the Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc is delighted to announce our 2024 State Conference & 120th Annual General Meeting will take place at the Rydges Southbank Townsville, in the Grand Ballroom between Thursday 11th & Friday 12th of July 2024.

General registration closes on Friday 21st June 2024.

Late tickets may be purchased between the 22nd June and 28th June at an increased price. 

This year the Queensland Beekeepers' Association reaches another important milestone in our 138 year history as the organisation gathers on mass with our beekeepers, researches and industry suppliers to mark our 120th Annual General Meeting. 

In 2024, the QBA recognise after more than 200 years of Australian Beekeeping the industry is collectively turning the page on the next chapter of our story. The QBA is of the position our next chapter should be titled 'Sustainable Beekeeping Beyond Varroa'. 

Our 2024 conference ‘Sustainable beekeeping beyond varroa’ will address four strategic areas of focus:

  • The Future of Australian Beekeeping: Adapting to a changing pest & disease landscape
  • Beyond our Borders: Protection, Preservation and Prosperity for Australian Beekeepers
  • The Business of Beekeeping: Unlocking profit in your beekeeping operation
  • Resilience Redefined: Impacts of extreme weather events and the apiculture industry

Click here to see a copy of the Conference Program 

The fusion of the AHBIC AGM, QBA Welcome Networking Night, QBA Conference, and the Annual Dinner, will see Townsville buzzing with activity as our delegates forage about, enriching their knowledge for beekeeping as we embark on our collective journey to Sustainable Beekeeping Beyond Varroa. 

The QBA will also host 'A Queensland Honey Masterclass' on Thursday evening 11th July 2024. Celebrity Chef 'Matt Golinski' and Honey Sommelier 'Leisa Sams' will unite to take ticket holders on an unforgettable flavour journey pairing Queensland honeys with exquisite gourmet small plates and refreshments. Click here to buy your tickets. 

If you're interested in supporting the QBA through Sponsorship in 2024, we invite you to explore our 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus.

Click here to see our Sponsorship Prospectus

We encourage you to reserve your ticket early and complete early ticket payment in April 2024 to secure your seat. 

Bee-certain to experience one of the best beekeeping conferences in Australia in 2024. 

For any inquiries please email info@qbabees.org.au

Registration Payments:

All payments are to be finalised by close of business Friday 28th June 2024. Payment can be made online via credit or debit card or via funds transfer. 

*All registrations with outstanding payments will be cancelled as of Sunday 30th June 2024.

Refunds - All requests for refunds (after the 20th June 2024) will be considered by the executive of the QBA Management with the committee's decision final. Requests for refunds must be emailed to the QBA State Secretary in writing. 

Click here to download a copy of the rules for this event. 

Thank you again for completing your registration to attend our event. We're looking forward to seeing you at Conference 2024!

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