Invitation to the 16^th International Conference of the Asian Apicultural Association, which will be hosted in Albaha, Saudi Arabia, on 7 – 9, Aug 2023, and organizing by the Ministry of Environment, water and Agriculture and the Albaha Beekeeper’s Cooperative Association partnership with the Asian Apiculture Association.

The conference of AAA raises the slogan of “Breeding the indigenous bees for sustainable beekeeping to cope up with climate changes” and will discuss several topics, including bee management, genetic improvement of honeybees, Apitherapy and mechanisms to enhance the value added honeybee products in arid areas, also it will organize several workshops to discuss topics related to the development of beekeeping and honey production, also training programs in Apitherapy, Apimedicne, and honey sensory analysis.

The 16^th International Conference of the Asian Apicultural Association will be attended by a group of beekeeping scientists worldwide, allowing the exchange of information and expertise, and a constructive and fruitful discussion on the challenges faced by beekeepers in arid environments, and ways to overcome them to promote the beekeeping and honey production industries of the arid regions and its sustainability.

Also will be organize The 15^th international honey festival, and Honey Production Exhibition that will host more than 100 exhibitors of beekeeping industry related techno-logies and equipment suppliers for bee and bee breeding, latest technology systems and solutions as well as various honey products across the world.

The exhibition will provide an important platform for beekeepers to showcase their products and learn about the latest technologies in the field of beekeeping. Alongside it will offer an opportunity for visitors to learn about the different varieties of honey and their quality and buy the best of them. During the exhibitions there will be specialized laboratories to test the quality of honey, as well as many exhibitors specialized in manufacturing the necessary equipment and technologies for the beekeeping industry and honey production.

There will be an awards for best participation, best applied scientific research, best innovation, and best practices in the field of bees and honey, and also best honey comb, best liquid honey, and best crystallized honey.

We thank you all in advance for your participations and looking forward to welcoming you to Saudi Arabia.

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Ahmed Alkhazim Al-Ghamdi
President of the 16th AAA Conference Organizing Committee

president@16aaaconference.com