1st International Bee and Beekeeping Industry Conference Held at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
Organised with the Iranian Nutrition Research Institute, the conference addressed the importance of beekeeping for sustainable development, food security and environmental balance.
Food security, environmental balance and international cooperation in beekeeping
Hosted by Istanbul Nişantaşı University and organised in cooperation with the Iranian Nutrition Research Institute, the “1st International Bee and Beekeeping Industry Conference” became an important platform that strengthened the sharing of knowledge and experience and encouraged sectoral cooperation.
The conference was attended by Ahmad Mohammadi, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, Istanbul Deputy Governor Cengiz Karabulut and Istanbul Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Suat Parıldar. Opening speeches highlighted the strategic importance of the beekeeping sector for sustainable development, food security and environmental balance.
Bringing together officials, academics and business leaders from Türkiye and Iran, two of the world’s leading honey producers, the event addressed three main themes: “Beekeeping”, “Investment” and “Smart Transformation”.
Presentations and panels covered current developments, innovative practices and investment potential in the sector; the parties exchanged experience and explored new opportunities for cooperation.