Nordic-Baltic Bee Council (NBBC) and Nordic-Baltic Apicultural Research Symposium (NBARS) 2027

The meetings will take place from Wednesday 27 January to Friday 29 January 2027. We look forward to welcoming participants from across the Nordic and Baltic countries for three days of knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration.

The Advisors Meeting on January 27 is intended for advisors and extension specialists working within beekeeping organizations throughout the Nordic and Baltic countries.

The Nordic-Baltic Apicultural Research Symposium (NBARS) held on Thursday-Friday, 28-29 January 2027 welcomes researchers, students, advisors and professionals working within beekeeping, pollination, honey quality, bee health and related disciplines.

Topics may include

• Honey bee health and diseases
• Pollination and ecosystem services
• Honey bee breeding and genetics
• Honey quality and authenticity
• Sustainable beekeeping practices
• Biodiversity and environmental impacts
• Education and extension activities
• Current and future research projects

Call for Abstracts

Researchers wishing to present are invited to submit a title and abstract before 18 December 2026.

Presentation length will normally be 15-20 minutes including discussion.

Nordic-Baltic Bee Council (NBBC)

The NBBC Council Meeting is intended for designated representatives and board members from participating Nordic and Baltic organizations.

Agenda items should be submitted before 18 December 2026.

Open House Programme 

During the NBBC Council Meeting, a parallel programme will be organized for delegates not participating in the council discussions.

Open House locations

• Honungshuset (The Honeyhouse)
• Ekologicentrum, SLU Ultuna

Participants will have an opportunity to meet staff, learn about ongoing projects and gain insight into Swedish activities related to beekeeping, pollinator research and honey bee health.

Micro ApiExpo

All participating countries are invited to contribute to a small exhibition area.

Participants are encouraged to bring:

• Posters
• Publications
• Information material
• Educational resources
• National project information
• Honey and beekeeping-related products for display
• Exhibition tables will be available throughout the symposium.

Important Dates

Submission of abstracts 18 December 2026
NBBC agenda proposals 18 December 2026
Registration 18 December 2026
 
We warmly welcome you to Uppsala in January 2027 and look forward to fruitful discussions, new collaborations and inspiring presentations within the Nordic and Baltic beekeeping community.

On behalf of the organizing committee
Sweden 2027 

Contact

General Information and Registration
Jessica Appel
Project Manager, Swedish Beekeepers Association (Biodlarna)
Primary contact for event coordination, registration and practical arrangements.

Mail: Jessica.appel@biodlarna.se
Phone : +46 70 632 33 06

Programme and Advisors Meeting
Richard Johansson
Programme Coordinator, Swedish Beekeepers Association (Biodlarna)

Responsible for:
Advisors Meeting programme
Agenda proposals
Scientific programme coordination
Mail: richard.johansson@biodlarna.se

 
Scientific Host
Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen 
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

Responsible for:
Local scientific arrangements
SLU and Ultuna activities
Visit to the National Reference Laboratory and Ekologicentrum
Mail: lotta.fabricius@slu.se 

Thursday, 28 January 2027
NBARS & NBBC

08:30-09:00 Registration and coffee
09:00-09:15 Official opening of NBBC & NBARS 2027
09:15-10:00 Introduction to Swedish beekeeping activities, SLU Ultuna and the National Reference Laboratory for Honey Bee Health
10:00-10:30 Keynote presentation
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-12:00 Scientific presentations
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-15:00 Scientific presentations
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-16:00 Scientific presentations
16:00-17:00 NBBC Council Meeting
16:00-17:00 Open House at Honungshuset and Ekologicentrum (parallel programme)
18:30-19:30 Event
19:30 Conference Dinner

Friday, 29 January 2027
NBARS

08:30-09:30 Scientific presentations
09:30-10:00 Coffee break
10:00-11:30 Scientific presentations
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-13:45 Scientific presentations
13:45-14:00 Coffee break
14:00-15:00 Panel discussion: Future collaboration within Nordic and Baltic apiculture
15:00-15:30 Closing remarks and symposium summary
15:30 End of event

Please note: Transfer from Uppsala to Arlanda Airport is expected to take approximately one hour. Participants are encouraged to consider this when planning return travel.