The Honey Bee Research Centre is pleased to announce that Dr. Ernesto Guzman, Director of the HBRC, and Paul Kelly, Research and Apiary Manager, will both be featured speakers at the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) Annual General Meeting and Conference, taking place Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Delta Hotel in Guelph, Ontario.
This year’s convention will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate in person or online via Zoom (registration required for both). The event will bring together beekeepers, researchers, and industry professionals from across Ontario to share insights, explore innovations, and discuss current issues in apiculture and honey bee health.
On Saturday, November 29, HBRC’s team will take part in several key sessions:
- 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. — Paul Kelly: “Honey Bee Research Centre – From Then to Now”
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Dr. Ernesto Guzmán: Keynote Address – “A Lifetime of Discoveries”
Following the conference sessions, attendees are invited to join a guided tour of the new Honey Bee Research Centre facility, located near Stone Road and Victoria Road in Guelph. The tour will take place from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., offering a behind-the-scenes look at HBRC’s new building, research programs, and ongoing educational initiatives.
For registration and full conference details, please visit the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association website: http://www.ontariobee.com.
