January 7-9, 2026
Kentucky Expo Center - Louisville, KY
Expo Speakers & Schedule
Speakers @The Bee Expo
Learn from some of the most respected and knowledgeable voices in beekeeping. Our speaker lineup brings together experienced beekeepers, researchers, educators, and industry leaders who share practical insights, proven techniques, and the latest ideas to help you become a better beekeeper. New for 2027, our first-ever Community Series adds even more opportunities to connect, learn, and dive into focused topics with fellow beekeepers and passionate members of the beekeeping community. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, there's something here for everyone.
2027 Speaker Schedule
Plan your time at the Expo with our complete speaker schedule. Explore sessions from our main speaker lineup and the new Community Series, and find the topics and presentations that interest you most. With something happening throughout the Expo, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and take home ideas you can put to work in your own apiary.
Expo Tradeshow
Companies in Our Tradeshow
Explore the largest beekeeping tradeshow in North America, featuring a wide variety of vendors offering beekeeping equipment, tools, products, services, and more. Discover new products, connect with industry leaders, stock up for the season, and find everything you need to take your beekeeping to the next level. Make plans to visit the tradeshow and see what’s new!
Expo Programs
North American Honey Bar
The NAHBE Honey Bar is a curated tasting experience showcasing the diversity of honey produced across North America. As participation allows, the Honey Bar may also feature honeys from other regions of the world, grouped under an “All Other” designation. Attendees are invited to sample honeys from a variety of regions and floral sources in a clean, educational, and non-competitive setting.
Unlike the Honey Show, the Honey Bar is not judged and does not include scoring or formal feedback. It is simply an opportunity to taste, explore, and appreciate the wide range of flavors, colors, and characteristics found in honey.
North American Honey & Beeswax Championship
A formal, judged competition where entries are evaluated against established standards and receive scores and awards. The honey show is open to any attendee of the 2027 North American Honey Bee Expo who wishes to enter one or more exhibits, except as otherwise specifically provided for herein.
Next-Generation Program & Silent Auction
Kamon Reynolds is excited to invite passionate young beekeepers to apply for the Next Gen Bee Program at the 2027 North American Honey Bee Expo (NAHBE)! This unique opportunity is designed to support and inspire the next generation of beekeepers—helping you grow into future leaders, mentors, and successful hive managers. We’re offering 60 sponsored spots this year!
The Silent Auction's purpose is to support the Next Gen Bee Program. The funds collected will go towards this program, which will help educate and inspire young men and women beekeepers.
Honey Swap & Honey Label Swap
The Honey Swap is an informal exchange where beekeepers trade honey directly with one another. Organized by Honeybee Tennessee, the Honey Swap will trade over 8,000 bottles each year from around the US!
The Aussie Outreach Program
To help support Australian beekeepers facing the challenges of newly introduced Varroa mites, The Bee Expo is offering special $50 tickets to eligible Australian attendees as part of our commitment to global beekeeping education and outreach.
Experience
The best opportunity to share and network with thousands of beekeepers, industry leaders, and some of the biggest YouTube creators in beekeeping.
Engage
With an industry-leading number of vendors, see for yourself the latest innovations in the beekeeping industry worldwide!
Enjoy
Enjoy learning from some of the best educators in the beekeeping industry and participating in the largest honey show on the continent!