SBA Convention
SBA Annual Convention
SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention 2025
10th & 11th October 2025
📍Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross, KY13 8FQ, Scotland
Join us for a fantastic weekend of practical workshops, guest lectures, and networking opportunities at the SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention 2025!
Theme: Quality Matters
Friday Night Practical Workshops – 10th October (from 7pm)
Start your weekend with two hands-on workshops:
✔️ Mead Making – Learn the art of crafting this traditional honey-based drink.
✔️ Preparing for a Honey Show – Expert tips to get your entries ready for competition.
Cost: Free for Saturday delegates | £5 for Friday-only attendees
Saturday 11th October – Guest Speakers & More!
✨ Keynote Speaker: Megan Denver (USA) giving talks on
‘Beekeeping for Rural Development: The Opportunities and Challenges in Africa’ and also ‘Practical Considerations of Genetics in Sustainable Beekeeping’
✨ Keynote Speaker: Prof Stephen Martin (Salford University) talking about
‘The Ongoing Arms Race between Honeybees and the Varroa mite’ and
‘Insect Cuckoos and the World of Chemical Recognition’
🛍 Trade Stalls – Explore the latest beekeeping equipment and products.
🎟 Raffle – Great prizes up for grabs!
🍽 Food Included – Enjoy a delicious lunch & breakfast rolls as part of your delegate package.
Scottish National Honey Show
This show is taking place alongside the convention – why not enter your honey, wax, baking, photos or mead and showcase your skills?
Why Attend?
✅ Gain insights from top beekeeping experts
✅ Network with fellow beekeepers from across Scotland
✅ Learn practical skills in our workshops
✅ Discover the latest beekeeping products
📅 Save the Date – 10th & 11th October 2025!
🎟 Early bird tickets £30 for adults until 31st of July then it’s £35. Juniors and students £15
To BOOK YOUR PLACE please visit https://buytickets.at/sba/1634650