2026 OBA Annual Meeting
OBA 2023 Annual Group Photo
Our next OBA annual meeting will take place in Davis, California & on Zoom!
University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616
Thursday Oct 22nd - Saturday Oct 24th
Join us in learning about the latest mason bee research, and participate in industry-focused discussions on Thursday and Friday. Join us for a grower-focused field day on Saturday. Virtual attendance will also be made possible via Zoom.
REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN!
You must register by Oct 20th to attend
Speaker schedule for the 2026 conference is available here
Davis, CA is a small town that is easily walkable and has a bus system. We recommend staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Woodland-Sacramento. Booking is available here.
Meeting Information & Links
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Scholarship Applications
OBA is offering meeting registration waivers and travel awards to help our members attend the 2026 annual meeting (October 22 - 24). We are also offering a waiver to attend the OBA Grower Day Saturday October 24th. Please fill out the form below to be made eligible for scholarships. Applications due Sept 4th.
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Meeting Abstract Submissions
OBA would like to invite researchers and growers to submit abstracts for our 2026 annual meeting (Oct 22 - 24) in Davis, California and virtually over Zoom. We especially welcome graduate student and postdoctoral researchers to submit their work. Please submit your abstract by Tuesday, September 15th!
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Register to Attend
This year's meeting will take place will take place in Davis California at University of California Davis Thursday October 22nd - Saturday October 24th. Virtual attendance will also be made possible via Zoom. You must register by Oct 20th to attend! The cost of registration includes a 1-year OBA membership.