NATIONAL CONFERENCEON BEEKEEPING & APIEXPO · 2026
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE · PUNE, INDIA
Innovation · Pollination · Biodiversity
A national and international gathering bringing science, technology and field experience together for the future of beekeeping.
FROM LAB TO LAND
The National Beekeeping Conference and ApiExpo 2026 brings together research, technology, experience and enterprise to support a stronger, more sustainable beekeeping ecosystem in India.
Established in 1962 under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, CBRTI is a national centre for apiculture research, technology development, training and capacity building. Its work spans scientific beekeeping, bee biology, honey quality and pollination services.
Research, training & field practice ↘
Established in 2024, BIRD works to make beekeeping a driver of inclusive and sustainable rural development. It connects research and field application, bringing practical knowledge to beekeepers, farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, FPOs and rural communities.
Explore the shared vision ↘Together, CBRTI and BIRD envision a national platform where science, field knowledge and opportunity meet.
02 / CONFERENCE & APIEXPO
Three days of exchange, discovery and practical learning for the people building a resilient beekeeping sector.
THE CONVERSATIONS
Scientific and sustainable beekeeping practices and technologies
Queen rearing, bee products, value addition and apitherapy
Pollination services and agricultural productivity
Honey quality, processing, testing and traceability
Bee diseases and their control
Export promotion and global opportunities for bee products
LEARN BY SEEING
Hands-on demonstrations are planned for participants and beekeepers. Final timings and access details will be shared by the organisers.
03 / KNOWLEDGE IN MOTION
Researchers, practitioners and beekeeping leaders will share ideas from the lab, the apiary and the field. The first six speaker names are confirmed; remaining names and topics will be added when available.
EXPLORE ALL 15 SPEAKERS ↓
EXPERTS LEADING THE CONVERSATION
National and International Scientific and Sustainable Beekeeping practices and Technologies
(Prof Dr. O. P. CHAUDHARY, Dr KESHAV D. KAMBLE and Prof. Dr. M. S. REDDY)
Queen rearing, Bee Products, value addition and Apitherapy
(Dr. M.T.WAKODE, Prof. Dr. P.K. Chuneja and Dr. DAISY THOMAS)
Pollination Services and Agricultural productivity
(Dr. K. LAKSHMI RAO, Prof. Dr. D. P. ABROL, Dr. GOPAL N. PALIWAL and ICAR Scientist)
Honey quality processing, testing and traceability
(Dr. DHANANJAY M. WAKHLE and Prof. Dr. VIKAS NANDA, FSSAI Representative)
(Prof. Dr. R. N. KENCHARADDI Dr. HARISHKUMAR SHARMA and Prof. Dr. N. NAGARAJA)
(Dr. H.R. BHARGAVA, Prof. Dr. R. S. PANDIT and Prof. Dr. M. R. SRINIVASAN)
PLAN YOUR EXHIBITION
Exhibition stall fees and registration deadlines, as provided by the organisers.
EXHIBITION STALLS
EXHIBITION STALLS
Fee amounts are shown as listed in the supplied registration table.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
The NBC and APIEXPO-2026 is instituting various awards and recognitions for their contribution to Bee Science, innovations, start-ups and for Beekeeping and Development in India. A separate application has to be submitted in the prescribed format.
This award will be given to Beekeepers of Different states for their contribution, promotion and innovative beekeeping practices.
This award will be given to Beekeeping Organisations/ Companies/ Institutions across INDIA for their contribution in Beekeeping/ innovative branding/ practices.
This award will be given to individuals who have excelled in Beekeeping Research, Development and Extension Education across INDIA.
will be given to exhibitors for their innovation in showcasing of the diversified bee products including branding/ Equipment’s/ Beekeeping Tools etc.,
LEADERSHIP · EXPERTISE · SERVICE
Conference and ApiExpo committees bring together leaders from research, beekeeping and rural development.
Shri [Name to be announced]Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ms. ROOP RASHI, IAASChief Executive Officer, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Shri. J K. GuptaJoint CEO, Forest Based Industries, KVIC, Ministry of MSME, Mumbai
Shri Vijay SridharanDirector of Forest Based Industries/Beekeeping, KVIC, Ministry of MSME, Mumbai
Shri. KESHAV D. KAMBLEFormer Joint CEO, KVIC, Mumbai; President, BIRD Foundation
Dr. KIRAN UIKEYDirector/Principal, Central Bee Research and Training Institute (CBRTI), Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of MSME, GOI, Pune, Maharashtra
Shri Vijeyandra SinghAssistant Director, Forest Based Industry (FBI) of KVIC, Mumbai
One OfficerVillage Industries, KVIC, Mumbai
Two OfficersCBRTI, KVIC, Pune
One OfficerCapacity Building, KVIC
Prof. Dr. O P CHAUDHARYFormer Director of Beekeeping and CBRTI, KVIC, CCS Haryana Agri. Uni. Karnal, Haryana; Vice President (Beekeeping Technology), BIRD Foundation
Dr. M T WAKODEFormer Director, CBRTI and Dy CEO, KVIC, GOI, Pune; Vice President (Apiculture and Administration), BIRD Foundation
One Chartered AccountantMay be suggested to guide the committee in accounts
Dr. K. LAKSHMI RAOFormer Assistant Director, CBRTI, KVIC, Pune; Vice President (Bee Flora and Other Bee Products), BIRD Foundation
Prof. Dr. M. S. REDDYSecretary General, BIRD Foundation, Bengaluru; Former Chairman, Department of Zoology, Applied Genetics and Centre for Apiculture Studies, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru 560056
Dr. DAISY THOMASFormer Dy Director, CBRTI and Dy CEO, KVIC, GOI, Pune; Vice President (Apitherapy and Beekeeping Training), BIRD Foundation
Prof. Dr. R. N. KENCHARADDIDepartment of Forest Biology and Tree Management, Ponnampet, Kodagu, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya; Vice President (Bee Pollination and Colony Management), BIRD Foundation
Prof. Dr. N. NAGARAJAUGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru; Treasurer (Bee Diversity, Pests and Diseases), BIRD Foundation
Two membersCBRTI/KVIC
Dr. D. M. WAKHLEFormer Development Officer, CBRTI, KVIC; Vice President (Honey and Value Added Products), BIRD Foundation
Dr. G. N. PALIWALSecretary, Centre for Bee Development (CBeeD), Wardha; Executive Secretary (Wild Honey Bees and Management), BIRD Foundation
Two membersCBRTI/KVIC
Prof. Dr. R. S. PANDITFormer Head, Department of Zoology and Director, Skill Development Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune; Vice President (Bee Research), BIRD Foundation
Two membersCBRTI/KVIC
THE PEOPLE BRINGING IT TOGETHER
Organising Secretaries for the National Beekeeping Conference and ApiExpo 2026.
Former Assistant Director, CBRTI, KVIC, Pune
Vice President (Bee Flora and Other Bee Products), BIRD Foundation
Secretary General, BIRD Foundation, Bengaluru
Former Chairman, Department of Zoology, Applied Genetics and Centre for Apiculture Studies, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru 560056