From September 1 to 6, 2026, Mar del Plata hosts the XVII Latin American Beekeeping Congress…

From September 1 to 6, 2026, Mar del Plata hosts the XVII Latin American Beekeeping Congress (FILAPI 2026), the region's premier event in the sector. The opening was led by Buenos Aires Minister of Agrarian Development, Javier Rodríguez, alongside Lucas Martínez, president of the Argentine Beekeepers Association (SADA), and FILAPI president Persi Luna Peralta. The congress gathers over 1,000 participants from 23 countries, representing various beekeeping societies within FILAPI. More than 360 submissions were received for academic and technical sessions, with the main venue being the NH Gran Hotel Provincial. The event, organized by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and SADA, features symposia, panels, workshops, and discussions on bee health, Apis mellifera biology, flora and pollination, technology, quality, economics, sustainable beekeeping, and territorial management. Topics also include women, youth, regulations, cooperatives, and marketing, alongside a commercial exhibition with around 43 companies from Argentina and other nations. Buenos Aires produces over 40,000 tons of honey annually.