Alberta Bee News
February 2022
Tickets Now On-Sale! 2022 IPM Workshop & Breeder’s Day - Hybrid Event We are pleased to present the following confirmed speakers*
IPM theme: “Varroa mites, Viruses and their management”
IPM Workshop and Breeder's Day Speakers
Breeder’s Day theme: “Sustainability and Stock Quality”
Key Note Speaker
February 10, 11 & 12, 2022 Double Tree by Hilton West Edmonton, Alberta The IPM workshop and Breeder’s Day are a great opportunity for our beekeepers to come together to learn about the latest in bee health, innovation, and queen rearing, as well as to network and catch up with fellow beekeepers.
Dr. Michael Simone-Finstrom Research Molecular Biologist USDA
Dr. Adam Dolezal Professor University of Illinois
Dr. Priya Chakrabarti Basu Faculty Oregon State University
Dr. Nuria Morfin Tech Transfer Program Lead BC
Dr. Renata Borba Tech Transfer Program Lead AB
Dr. Colette Mesher Tech Transfer Program Lead ON
Samantha Muirhead Provincial Apiculturist AB
Pierre Giovenazzo Professor Université Laval
Liz Walsh AAFC Post-doc
Juliana Rangel Professor Texas A&M University
Anne Marie Fauvel Bee Informed Partnership
Dr. Sarah Wood Veterinary Pathologist Univ. of Saskatchewan
Buy your tickets TODAY! In-person and virtual options available. 2-day IPM pass / $240 + tax 1-day IPM pass / $120 + tax Breeder's Day pass / $120 + tax VIRTUAL 2-day IPM pass / $120 + tax VIRTUAL Breeder's Day pass / $45 + tax Check the link below for all event info, including ticket options and to purchase tickets! https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/2022-ipm/
Hospitality Night: The Hospitality Night will take place on the first night of the IPM workshop. Entry to the hospitality night is included in the two-day and Thursday full-day IPM passes and takes place at the Double Tree Hotel. Guests enjoy the opportunity to network with beekeepers over drinks and complimentary canapés and take advantage of our toonie bar specials. PLEASE NOTE: The Double Tree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel is participating in the Alberta Restriction Exemption Program. To view related requirements for entry to the hotel, please check the event page link above.
Buzzling Bees Dr. Rassol Bahreini Research Assistant AAFC
Liz Huxter Queen breeder
Svenja Queen breeder *Subject to change.
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