Announcement - Invitation
A different beekeeping Symposium in the Cyclades ​

The Cyclades Chamber and the Insistute of Apiculture of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization ELGO 'Demeter' (www.elgo.gr) in collaboration with the Eva Crane Trust (in honor of the great EVA CRANE - http://evacranetrust.org) are organizing an International Symposium on "Beekeeping in the Mediterrenean from antiquity until today: historical findings and current issues" on the 9 th, 10 th and 11th of October in Ermoupoli Syros in the Cyclades Chamber Conference Hall & local offices of the Chamber on the islands Andros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Tinos.

The main objective of the symposium is to present the findings related to the history of beekeeping in Greece and the Mediterranean, share experiences on the use of local honeybee breeds and have a broad discussion on current practical beekeeping issues such as proper and effective disease prevention and management.

The main theme of the Symposium is relevant to all of us given that history shows us the way to the future. Our beekeeping tradition exists in our practice and our population and while the sector's problems are numerous, there are prospects for growth. We will be glad to see you all and to have the opportunity to share knowledge, taking this different journey throughout the ages.

The programme of the Symposium includes:

• Beekeping practice throughout the centuries (Session 1)
• Local bee breeds, their characteristics and maintenance (Session 2)
• Beekeeping practice - problems – Apiculture growth opportunities (Roundtable)

We are delighted to announce that Richard Jones, Gilles Ratia, Prof. Gene Kritsky, Prof. Amihai Mazar, Irfan Kandemir, Cecilia Costa will be with us as guest speakers from abroad.

For additional information on the programme of the Symposium, participation or becoming a sponsor please contact Ms. Emmanuella Stamiri (estamiri@cycladescc.gr; tel +30 22810 82346 (ext. 105).