APIMONDIA 2009

From September 15th to 20th 2009, Apimondia will welcome you to Montpellier in the South of France for its 41st Congress. We are delighted to host this event where stakeholders from the world of beekeeping can share their views, exchange opinions and discuss the challenges and issues that confront beekeeping internationally. Numerous professional encounters, scientific conferences and technical exchange will make Apimondia 2009 a worthwhile and unique experience for networking.

More than 200 scientists will be present and will present to you the outcome of their recent research in the various domains that impact on the development of beekeeping: biology, pathology, pollination, technology, economics, bee-therapy and rural development.

At the Corum, the magnificent conference centre in the middle of Montpellier, the ApiExpo will be a great showcase for professionals. In this platform of displays you will be able to discover specialized materials, innovations and technical offers, thanks to more than 200 exhibitors from all around the world.

The bee, sentinel of the environment is the theme of this 41st Congress. At a time when the bee is facing record mortality levels, on average 300.000 colonies have died out each year since 1995 in France, the survival of this precious insect is of strategic importance which goes beyond the world of beekeeping… The bee works each day for us. Its survival is a challenge that concerns us all.

In the south of France

Apimondia is taking place in one of France’s best honey producing regions. As well, Montpellier and the Languedoc-Rousillon Region are sunny destinations along the shores of the Mediterranean, where you will be able to discover the regional foods, the wealth of wines and a diversity of exceptional tourist attractions.