6th International Symposium on Bee Products: Advancing Knowledge and Collaboration Welcome to the 6th International Symposium on Bee Products hosted by the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca and the International Honey Commission. This event serves as a cornerstone in the domain of bee product analysis and research, convening experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the globe. Our aim is to explore the latest advancements, trends, and challenges shaping the field of bee products. Agenda: Day 1: Monday - 22.04.2024 Venue: Life Science Institute Lobby, USAMV Cluj-Napoca 10:00 Registration of the participants Life Science Institute Green Amphitheatre, USAMV Campus 10:30-11:30 Opening Ceremony Prof. Dr. Cornel Cătoi – Rector of USAMV Cluj Prof. Dr. Daniel Dezmirean – Dean of Animal Science Faculty, Chair of the IHC Symposium Dr. Miguel Villas Boas – Research Scientist at Polytechnic Institute of Braganca, President of the Scientific Committee Beekeeping Technology and Quality in Apimondi Dr. Janos Körmendy-Rácz - President of the Hungarian Apitherapy Association, President of the Scientific Committee Apitherapy in Apimondia Eng. Constantin Dobrescu – Vice President of ROMAPIS Federation, Romania Life Science Institute Lobby, USAMV Cluj-Napoca 11:30 - 12:00 Coffee Break Life Science Institute Green Amphitheatre, USAMV Campus 12:00-14:00 Working-group Sessions Working-group 8: POLLEN Working-Group 3: EU HONEY Life Science Institute Blue Amphitheatre, USAMV Campus 12:00-14:00 Working-group Sessions Working-Group 2: HONEY ANALYSIS METHODS Life Science Institute Lobby, USAMV Cluj-Napoca 14:00 - 15:30 Lunch (Continues with more working-group sessions and workshops) Day 2: Tuesday - 23.04.2024 (Continues with registration, poster display, working-group sessions, and workshops) Day 3: Wednesday - 24.04.2024 (Continues with poster presentations, working-group sessions, and workshops) Day 4: Thursday - 25.04.2024 10:00 - 18:00 Post-Conference Tour (Alba Iulia Citadel – ApiLife Sălişte) Contact Information: University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca Address: Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Tel: +40-264-596.384-387 Mobile: +40 - 746027940 Email: apicultura@usamvcluj.ro Our program encompasses a comprehensive array of discussions and workshops, focusing on various facets of bee product analysis, production, and regulation. Let's explore the key working groups: Sensory Analysis: Delve into the intricacies of sensory evaluation techniques to discern the quality, flavor, aroma, and texture of bee products, shedding light on their diverse properties and characteristics. Honey Analysis Methods: Uncover the complexities of honey analysis, addressing challenges in standardization, certification, and quality control methods, ensuring transparency and integrity in the honey industry. EU Honey: Navigate the regulatory landscape surrounding the authenticity and origin of bee products within the European Union, examining botanical and geographical factors influencing product classification and compliance. Authenticity of Bee Products: Explore the bioactive compounds inherent in bee products and their profound impact on human health, elucidating their therapeutic potential and physiological effects. Geographical and Botanical Origin: Deliberate on European legislation governing bee product composition and contamination, fostering discussions on product safety, traceability, and adherence to regulatory standards. Residues: Engage in discourse on bee diseases, exploring both natural treatment modalities and chemical interventions to combat prevalent pathogens while safeguarding environmental and consumer health. Non Apis Mellifera: Examine the unique attributes of bee products derived from non-Apis Mellifera species, uncovering their chemical composition, functional properties, and bioactivity in diverse ecological contexts. Pollen: Investigate the intricate world of palynology and melisopalynology, unraveling the mysteries of pollen analysis and its pivotal role in authenticating bee products, tracing their botanical origins, and ensuring product integrity. Propolis: Navigate the challenges surrounding propolis extracts standardization, exploring methods to maintain consistency, potency, and efficacy in propolis-based formulations across diverse applications. By delving deeper into these topics, we aim to foster an enriching exchange of knowledge, insights, and innovations, propelling the field of bee product analysis and research to new heights. Join us as we embark on this enlightening journey together. Committees: Scientific Committee: Prof. Ofelia ANJOS, PhD Gudrun BECKH, PhD Prof. Miguel VILAS BOAS, MSc, PhD CS I Otilia BOBIŞ, MSc, PhD Prof. Daniel S. DEZMIREAN, MSc, PhD Maria DIMOU, MSc, PhDD Biol. Panagiota GOTSIOU, MSc Bioch. Cristina MATEESCU, MSc, PhD Gian Luigi MARCAZZAN, PhD Prof. Maria Teresa SANCHO, MSc, PhD Prof. Andreas TRASYVOULOU, MSc, PhD Organizing Committee: Daniel Severus Dezmirean Otilia Bobis Adela Ramona Moise Victoriţa Bonta Claudia Paşca Adriana Cristina Urcan Lelia Pop Alexandru Giurgiu Adriana Maghear Daniela Baciu Gabriela Baci Sara Botezan Antonia Cucu These distinguished individuals have played pivotal roles in shaping the symposium, ensuring its success and effectiveness in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation within the field of bee product analysis and research.