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Spring Convention

Looking forward to the BBKA Spring Convention 2024

Harper Adams University, Shropshire TF10 8NB

Celebrating 150 years of the BBKA - Bee part of it!

Save the date 12 – 14 April 2024

STOP PRESS

Tickets held at 2022 prices! -
All 3 days - £33, Friday only £17, Sat only £23, Sun only £12. under 18s free. Trade Show only (Saturday) £6. 


Trade Show (Saturday), Over 60 Workshops & Seminars, Over 20 Lectures, Not-for-Profit organisations, scientific research posters, great food!

Speakers will include
Marin Anastasov, Andy Anderson, Geoff Blay, Shirley & Richard Bond, Mark Brown, Norman Carreck, Julie Coleman, Lynfa Davies, Jamie Ellis, Stephen Fleming, Martin Gabel, John Hendrie, Bob Hogge, Peter Lewis, Stephen Martin, Grace McCormack, Jane Medwell, Tom Pope, Sara Robb, Stuart Roberts, Sandra Rojas Nossa, Alexandra Sapoznik, Tom Seeley (virtual lecture) Debbie Smith, Kirsty Stainton, Jim & Val Vivian-Griffiths
More to come!
Come and celebrate with us 150 years of the BBKA!

NB, 'Track and Trace the Jersey way' seminars by Bob Hogge, will be available to book for the 2024 Spring Convention.  

Practical training in tracking Asian Hornets will not be offered as part of the Convention programme.

  


Recorded Lectures from previous Spring Conventions are available on the BBKA YouTube Channel

Plan your BBKA Spring Convention

Plan your BBKA Spring Convention

2024 BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April to celebrate 150 years of the BBKA! Read more

Published: 4th March, 2023

Updated: 9th November, 2023

Author: diane drinkwater

Spring Convention Stop Press

Spring Convention Stop Press

Spring Convention Stop Press The latest news from BBKA's Spring Convention 2024! Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Updated: 29th November, 2023

Author: diane drinkwater

BBKA Spring Convention Presentations

BBKA Spring Convention Presentations

A full list of all recorded presentations from the BBKA Spring Conventions 2020 - 2023 Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2022

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Author: diane drinkwater

BBKA Spring Convention 2021 Presentations

BBKA Spring Convention 2021 Presentations

With thanks to the presenters involved, the BBKA is delighted to bring you several of the presentations from the 2021 Spring Convention. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2021

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

Past Spring Convention Programmes

Past Spring Convention Programmes

The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event, now in its 45th year. Recent past programmes are available to download and enjoy! Read more

Published: 25th June, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2023

Author: diane drinkwater

Prof Tom Seeley 2020 Spring Convention videos

Prof Tom Seeley 2020 Spring Convention videos

Many of you have asked for videos of the lectures you would have seen at the Spring Convention. Prof Tom Seeley has sent three, they have all been sponsored by C.B. Dennis Trust & Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers. Read more

Published: 31st December, 2019

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: Mark Oakley

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