2025 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 11/6--11/8/2025
ORDER YOUR TICKETS
The booking for our conference is now open:
Early Bird through 7/31/25 $95.- for both days
After 7/31/25 $125.- (1 or 2 days, same price)
17 and under $0.-
11/6/25 Meet & Greet $25.-
11/7/25 Steak Dinner $50.-
2025 Conference Location
The 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference
will be held at the Osceola County
UF/IFAS Extension Complex,
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Agenda
This year’s FSBA conference will focus on "The Importance of Honeybee Health and Sustainable Entrepreneurship," targeting intermediate and advanced-level beekeepers. The conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive tools to enhance their skills in bee health management, sustainable practices, and business acumen. Through a series of workshops, lectures, and interactive sessions, participants will gain insights into the latest research on honeybee health, effective hive management techniques, and strategies for creating sustainable beekeeping businesses.
Experts in the field will share their experiences and offer guidance on navigating the challenges faced by modern beekeepers. Additionally, networking opportunities will allow attendees to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and establish collaborations that could benefit their beekeeping endeavors.
Honey Judging, Vendors, and back by popular demand will be the "Bobcat Derby" with GREAT prices.
Doors open on 11/7 & 11/8/25 at 8 AM for breakfast, conference start at 9:00 AM.
Lots of info below, with more details to follow soon!
SPEAKERS
- Jeff Pettis, Apimondia President
- Garett Slater, Texas A&M
- Rogan Tokach, PhD Mite Research Student Auburn University
- Dr. James Fulton, FDACS, Division of Plant Industry, Bee Diagnostic Lab
- Erin Jenkins, FDACS, Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection
- Lots of additional presenters and a great vendor lineup.
2025 HONEY SHOW RULES
Most products from the hive or beekeeping DIY could find a home (and if good enough a ribbon!) in the
2025 FSBA Honey Show!
Samples will be accepted: Friday, November 7th, from 7:30 AM until 10:00 AM.
For a complete set of rules and information for your entries (and available categories) follow the link below.
SPONSOR - VENDOR
If you are interested in being a vendor, see the form below, for assisting/volunteering, or being a sponsor for the 2025 conference email: AnnualConference@FSBAbee.org
HOST HOTEL
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando South Lake Buena Vista
4971 Calypso Cay Way, Kissimmee FL 34746
Hotel (407) 396-8700| Fax (407) 396-8742
- Follow the link below to book with a special rate, check dates & details carefully, the default is for 7 days and a King bed, more options once you start the booking process.
JOIN US AT THE EVENT
We hope to see you there!
It will be AWESOME
Book your tickets now