Beekeeping Conference · November 14–15, 2026 · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
The Hawaii Beekeeping Association hosts its annual symposium on the Big Island, celebrating the diverse and rare monofloral honeys unique to Hawaiian ecosystems — Lehua, Macadamia, Christmas Berry, Kiawe, and Ohia blossom. Sessions cover Hawaii-specific Varroa resistance breeding programs, tropical bee forage management, and the challenges of maintaining hives in Hawaii's varied microclimates. Includes a tasting flight of 8 Hawaiian varietal honeys.
Type: Beekeeping Conference
Date: November 14–15, 2026
Location: Old Airport Park, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Official website: Hawaii Honey & Tropical Flora Symposium
Beekeeping conferences bring together researchers, commercial beekeepers, and hobbyists for presentations on colony management, pest control, and industry trends.
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