The conference committee is hard at work to make sure the conference is everything you've asked for – filled with outstanding educational sessions, a robust tradeshow, multiple networking opportunities and something for everyone!
The 2018 American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow features:
New for ABF's 75th Anniversary: Various apparel and custom items for sale, all of which contain either the ABF logo or the 75th Anniversary logo. Take a look as you register and select the items that best fit your needs. Items can be pre-purchased and will be available for pick-up at the conference. Note: Minimal quantities will be available on-site, so please be sure to pre-order any items that you want.
2018 Registration Rates:
Members of the following organizations will receive a registration discount:
All rates are in US dollars.
| Early | Regular | On-Site | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by 10/31/2017 | 10/31/2017 - 12/15/2017 | after 12/16/17 | ||||
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Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Non-Member | |
| Single Registrant | $250.00 | $310.00 | $300.00 | $360.00 | $350.00 | $410.00 |
| Family (2 people) * |
$375.00 | $435.00 | $425.00 | $485.00 | $475.00 | $535.00 |
| Single Day Rate | $125.00 | $155.00 | $150.00 | $180.00 | $175.00 | $205.00 |
| Family Day Rate * |
$190.00 | $220.00 | $215.00 | $245.00 | $240.00 | $270.00 |
| Student and Educator ** |
$50.00 per day | |||||
| *Optional Activities | ||||||
| Auxiliary Luncheon (Thurs., Jan. 11) |
$40.00 | |||||
| Thursday Night Social: Bowling and Dinner (Thurs., Jan. 11) |
$50.00 | |||||
| Foundation Luncheon (Fri., Jan. 12) |
$45.00 | |||||
| Commercial Beekeeping Breakfast/Workshop (Sat., Jan. 13) |
Complimentary to Commercial Beekeepers |
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| ABF Banquet (Sat., Jan. 13) |
$70.00 |
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* Family is defined as 2 adults and any children living in the same household.
** Students and Educators will be required to show valid school ID at the conference. You must contact ABF for discount code. Please contact ABF at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404.760.2875.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received in writing on or prior to 12/16/2017 will be refunded minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Registration cancellations received after 12/16/2017 will not be refunded.
PLEASE NOTE:
All non-member single registrants will receive a one-year small scale membership to the American Beekeeping Federation, to be processed following the conference in late January 2018. You will be notified once your memberships have been activated.
