European Beekeeping Congress – Agen, October 1-4, 2026

Agen Exhibition Park / Agora
"Let's prepare for the future together."

During these four days, the exhibition center will be buzzing like a beehive during a honey flow! Conviviality, professionalism, exchanges, and sharing.

 Everyone will be able to browse at their leisure!

  • A major exhibition with French and international players presenting the latest innovations in equipment, hornet control, packaging, and cosmetic products; traders and all the organizations representing French beekeeping; Several foreign delegations from Europe, as well as from Africa and America.
  • Conferences and roundtables on topics and issues that concern beekeepers and shape the future of beekeeping: varroa mites, Tropilaelaps mites, hornets, the honey market, the impact of climate change, the alleged competition between bees and wild pollinators, selection, breeding, apitherapy, North-South cooperation, bee biology, and pollination.
  • A local producers' market to discover and enjoy the gastronomy of Southwest France, with a night market on Friday, October 2nd, for a Gascon evening starting at 7:00 PM, dedicated to local produce, conviviality, and sharing.
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UNAF and L’Abeille Gasconne are hosting the 2026 European Beekeeping Congress!

An unmissable event for all stakeholders in the beekeeping sector:

beekeepers, researchers, companies, institutions, and enthusiasts from France and across Europe.

A hub for exchange and innovation. For three days, the congress will offer:

Conferences led by international experts (by reservations)

Roundtables on the major challenges of modern beekeeping: pollination, biodiversity, technological innovations, the environment, and climate adaptation

Exhibition areas bringing together more than 180 exhibitors: equipment suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, distributors, and many others.

A true meeting place, a hub for innovation and sharing experiences! Southwest France beekeeping in the spotlight. Beekeepers from Southwest France will be at the heart of this event.

A dedicated room will showcase our beekeepers, offering tastings and opportunities to discover the beekeepers of our region. Interactive workshops, demonstrations, and meetings will showcase their expertise and the richness of our local produce.

A special focus will be placed on local producers—market gardeners, fruit growers, and artisans—who share our values ​​and our commitment to biodiversity.

A wonderful opportunity to promote our regional products and strengthen the links between agriculture and beekeeping.

A congress open to all! The general public is welcome! Free entry for our visitors. Fun activities, exhibitions, a market featuring honey and hive products, educational workshops for all ages…

A unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of bees and discover the passion of beekeepers.

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European Beekeeping Congress 2026

Agen will host from 1 to 4 October 2026 one of the largest beekeeping events on the continent: the European Beekeeping Congress, organized by the Abeille Gasconne and the National Union of French Beekeeping (UNAF).

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