The Region of Central Greece and New Agriculture New Generation are organizing an event entitled “Prospects for Beekeeping Development” on Friday, June 19, at 19:00, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Regional Unit of Boeotia (Administrative Building, Filonos 35–39, Livadeia).
Within the Framework of the “Queen Rearing in Central Greece” Program
The event is being held within the framework of the program “Queen Rearing in Central Greece – Utilization, Conservation and Improvement of Honey Bee Genetic Material”, an initiative aimed at strengthening the sustainability and competitiveness of Greek beekeeping through the conservation, utilization and improvement of the genetic material of local honey bee populations.
During the event, the results and key findings of the program will be presented, while distinguished scientists, industry professionals and institutional representatives will highlight the contribution of beekeeping to rural development, biodiversity, nutrition and well-being.
Event Speakers
The event program includes presentations by:
• Aikaterini Kalatzi, Vice Governor for Mountainous and Forest Policy of the Region of Central Greece.
• Dimitris Voloudakis, Programs General Director, New Agriculture New Generation
• Alexandros Gkousiaris, professional beekeeper and beekeeping trainer.
• Georgios Goras, Assistant Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens and Head of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture.
• Kalliopi Karampoiki, Capacity Building Senior Manager at New Agriculture New Generation.
• Fotis Tekos, CEO of FoodOxys and spin-off entrepreneur of the University of Thessaly.
• Nikos Floros, Directorate of Agricultural and Fisheries Policy, Region of Central Greece.
Queen Rearing and Contemporary Challenges
Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of queen rearing as a tool for improving the productivity and resilience of honey bee colonies, as well as on the contemporary challenges and opportunities shaping the beekeeping sector.
The event is open to the public and will conclude with a discussion session, offering beekeepers, producers and interested citizens the opportunity to exchange views and experiences.
Refreshments will be offered following the event.
Participation is free of charge.
Detailed Agenda
19:00 – 19:30 | Registration & Arrival
19:30 – 19:45 | Welcome Remarks
- Aikaterini Kalatzi, Deputy Regional Governor for Mountainous and Forest Policy, Region of Central Greece
- Dimitris Voloudakis, General Director of Programs, New Agriculture New Generation
19:45 – 19:55 | An Apple, a Bee, and Their Relationship
- Alexandros Gkousiaris, Professional Beekeeper and Beekeeping Trainer
19:55 – 20:25 | Queen Rearing in Central Greece: Key Findings and Results
- Georgios Gkoras, Assistant Professor and Head of the Sericulture & Apiculture Laboratory, Agricultural University of Athens
- Kalliopi Karampoiki, Capacity Building Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation
20:25 – 20:45 | Honey & Well-Being: From Tradition to Scientific Evidence
- Fotis Tekos, CEO, Foodoxys (University of Thessaly Spin-off)
20:45 – 21:00 | Beekeeping and Funding Opportunities
- Nikos Floros, Directorate of Agricultural and Fisheries Policy, Region of Central Greece
Open Discussion with the Audience
Following the event, refreshments will be offered to participants.
Funding and Partnerships
The program is co-funded by New Agriculture New Generation, the Region of Central Greece, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation and APIVITA through the Billion Bees Program.
The program was created through the founding grant of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It is implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture.
