2026 WASBA Pacific Northwest Beekeeping Conference
About this Event
Coming to Central Washington in 2026!
Join us for the beekeeping education and networking event of the year in Wenatchee, Washington during the first Friday and Saturday of October 2026! Join us at the beautiful Wenatchee Convention Center for 2 days of learning from breakouts with other beekeepers in your region, incredibly knowledgeable vendors, and an incredible lineup of Speakers from around the country! We are moving our Banquet Dinner and Auction to Friday and ending Saturday afternoon this year so you can plan your ultimate autumn Oktoberfest Weekend around Conference - Leavenworth is a quick half hour drive North!
NEW! Microscopy Workshops
Join us during an exciting new WSU-led Workshop about proper use of compound microscopes, and how to assess your own honey bees for Nosema! Seats are limited - save your spot at one of the two time slots when you purchase your tickets! *Microscopes and bee samples will be provided, or you can bring your own (preserve your bee sample in alcohol); please read the specifications when purchasing your ticket(s)
** The Agenda/Speaker Schedule is OUT NOW! See it below or to download it! **
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
- Dr. Brandon Hopkins, Washington State University
SPEAKERS:
- Kamon Reynolds, YouTube “Tennessee Bees”, Founder - NAHBE
- Dr. David Peck, Betterbee - Director, Education and Research
- Frederick Dunn, YouTube “The Way To Bee”
- Adam Pachal, Beekeeper, NA Technical Manager - NA GreenLight Biosciences
- George Hansen, Beekeeper, Board Member - Project Apis m
- 5 Student Talks from the Pacific Northwest Region
Please submit your questions for our Speaker Panel Discussion to
** The Agenda/Speaker Schedule is OUT NOW! See it below or to download it! **
SPECIAL HOTEL ROOM RATES
Book a Room at the Wenatchee Center Hotel with a special WASBA Event Rate of $146/night for a King or Double Queen. (Suites extra charge)
BOOK ROOM >
ADMISSION INCLUDES:
- Access to Speakers Presentations and recordings
- Network with an estimated 200-400 attendees
- Submit your Questions to be discussed by our Speaker Panel
- New! Microscopy Workshops - limited to 30 per session... register early!
- Vote in the 3rd 'No-Rules Honey Judging Contest' - Bring your best honey!
- Participate in The Famous 'JamborBEE' Dessert Auction Friday Evening
- New! Friday Evening Beekeeping Awards Banquet with your choice of entree
- Live and Silent Auctions (Friday Evening)
Please ask about our Student & Academic Discounts! Emal [email protected]
SPONSORED BY:
Woods Bee Co. - woodsbeeco.com
Les's Bees - leszbees.com
Cashmere Bees, LLC. - cashmerebees.com
Friday, Oct. 2
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
CHECK-IN
Host: WASBA
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Conference Welcome
Host: WASBA
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
WA Regional Breakout Groups
Host: WASBA
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
KEYNOTE: Dr. Brandon Hopkins - APIX Diet
Host: Dr. Brandon Hopkins
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Speaker: Kamon Reynolds
Host: Kamon Reynolds
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
5 Student Speakers: 10 Minute Talks
Host: WSU Bee Lab
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
BREAK: Vendors /Networking/Relax
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Speaker: George Hansen - Project Apis m
Host: George Hansen
🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BANQUET DINNER + AWARDS
Host: Wenatchee Convention Center
Saturday, Oct. 3
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
WASBA General Meeting
Host: WASBA
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Speaker: Kamon Reynolds
Host: Kamon Reynolds
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Speaker: Dr. David Peck
Host: Dr. David Peck
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Speaker: Frederick Dunn - Honey Bee Swarm Absconding
Host: Frederick Dunn
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
CATERED LUNCH: Sponsored by Sue Bee Honey!
Host: Sioux Honey Association Co-Op
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
*Speaker: Adam Pachl - Norroa
Host: Adam Pachl
Info: *this talk is happening at the same time as "Microscopy Workshop #1"
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
*Microscopy Workshop #1: How to Quantify Nosema Infection
Host: WSU Bee Program
Info: *this workshop is happening at the same time as Adam Pachl's Norroa Presentation
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
*Speaker: Dr. David Peck
Host: Dr. David Peck
Info: *this talk is happening at the same time as "Microscopy Workshop #2"
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
*Microscopy Workshop #2: How to Quantify Nosema Infection
Host: WSU Bee Program
Info: *this workshop is happening at the same time as Dr. David Peck's Presentation
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Speaker's Panel/Roundtable Discussion
Host: All Conference Speakers!
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Conference Closing Remarks
Host: WASBA
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 195.00
