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The latest news from Apimondia
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Save the Date: the 50th Apimondia Congress, Dubai 2027
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The Jubilee Congress is on its way! From 15 to 19 November 2027, Dubai will host the 50th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress, “Beekeeping for the Future: Educate, Innovate, Sustain”. Download our Save the Date below and mark your calendars! Registration will open soon on apimondia2027.org. Apimondia2027_SaveTheDate_EN_longDownload
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Beekeeping as an Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
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The municipality of Nevesinje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has launched a development project to involve persons with disabilities in beekeeping. Implemented by the Association of the East Herzegovina Region in partnership with the local Beekeepers’ Association and supported by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the project aims to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce honey and other bee products independently. In doing so, it seeks to create opportunities for additional income and greater economic independence.
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Honey Bee Stinger, an Autonomous Double Pistons Pump
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We know very well that a honey bee’s stinger continues to pump venom even after it has been separated from the bee’s body. But how does it do that? A new Australian study – conducted using high-speed videography, micro-computed tomography, and physical modeling – has revealed that the stinger functions as a unique micropump.
This system employs two deformable pistons operating in antiphase within a single chamber. The dynamic deformation of the pistons allows them to alternately seal, collapse, and pass one another, enabling continuous venom flow while preventing backflow.
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Saudi Arabia, a New Development Plan for Beekeeping
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Saudi Arabia has announced a new development plan for beekeeping. The plan is part of the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, also known as Saudi Reef, and includes five projects for several regions of the country.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the projects aim to boost domestic production of bee products, support beekeepers, and contribute to food security in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The projects will be funded through an investment of 48.2 million Saudi riyals (more than US$12.8 million).
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Living with Tropilaelaps mercedesae, the Chinese experience
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What is it like to live and work with Tropilaelaps mercedesae in beehives? A recent paper published in Apidologie reports on the Chinese experience, where beekeepers live with this mite for more than 60 years. The paper also highlights the differences between Tropilaelaps and Varroa management, as well as the need for further research to develop adequate and sustainable control strategies.
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Upcoming Apimondia events
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50 th Apimondia Congress 2027
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15th - 19th November 2027
The UAE Beekeepers Association, together with the official Emirati delegation, warmly invites beekeepers, researchers, industry leaders, and honey enthusiasts from around the world to join us in celebrating the 50th edition of the Apimondia International Apicultural Congress, set to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2027.
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Join us as we shape the future of beekeeping – together in Dubai, 2027!
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Upcoming events of our members
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XVII Latin American Apiculture Congress 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
31st August - 6th September 2026
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The Latin American Apiculture Congress is a regional gathering that brings together beekeepers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in apiculture. It serves as an important platform to strengthen collaboration, address challenges facing beekeeping in the region, and promote the sustainable development of the sector.
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