Usually we have two invited speakers from out of state, plus the resident apiculturist Zachary Huang. Durban South Africa Official Site Held every two years, Apimondia is an international conference bringing beekeepers and scientists around the world. Usually geared toward more basic research on honey bees. We will have a EAS-flavored conference yearly around the midwest. For more information please contact Dr. Tom Webster.
Most research are devoted to basic understanding of the social bugs.
Ithaca, New York Official Site Yearly conference devoted to educating beekeepers about basic beekeeping and honey bee biology. Has separate workshops and conferences.