Dates: November 14-16, 2025
Location: Hangzhou Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel, Zhejiang University, No.866, Yuhangtang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China
About the Symposium
The International Symposium on Honey Bee Health in Asia (COLOSS Asia), initiated under the framework of COLOSS (Prevention of Honey Bee COlony LOSSes), serves as a premier platform for advancing research, fostering collaboration, and addressing critical challenges in honey bee health across Asia. Since its launch in February 2020 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the symposium has garnered widespread participation from researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
The 4th edition, proudly hosted by Zhejiang University, will convene in Hangzhou, China, from November 14-16, 2025. Building on past successes, this symposium will facilitate knowledge exchange, highlight cutting-edge research, and strengthen international partnerships within the COLOSS network.
Organizers
Host: College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, China
Organizing Committee
Chair: Huoqing Zheng, Zhejiang University
Committee members (in alphabetical order of family name):
Anna Brandorf, Institution Rudnitsky Federal Agricultural Research Center of the North-East, Russia
Pingli Dai, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Terd Disayathanoowat, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Jin Gao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Rui Guo, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China
Bin Han, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Yong Huang, Anhui Agricultural University, China
Shiqi Luo, China Agricultural University, China
Mingxiao Ma, Jinzhou Medical University, China
Asli Özkirim, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Suzhen Qi, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Victoria Soroker, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center, Israel
Keon Mook Seong, Chungnam National University, Korea
Pham Hong Thai, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
Xiaobo Wu, Jiangxi Agricultural University, China
Conference Arrangements
Dates: November 14-16, 2025
Venue: Qizhen Conference Hall, Hangzhou Yuanzheng Qizhen Hote
Registration: November 14, 2025, at the Hangzhou Yuanzheng Qizhen Hotel
Symposium Highlights
Keynote & Invited Speakers:
Peter Neumann, President of COLOSS, University of Bern, Switzerland
Jeff Pettis, President of Apimondia, USA
Stephen Martin, University of Salford, UK
Michelle Flenniken, Montana State University, USA
Scott McArt, Cornell University, USA
Chuleui Jung, Gyeongkuk National University, South Korea
Hao Zheng, China Agricultural University, China
Thematic Sessions:
Parallel sessions will cover critical topics in honey bee health, including pathogen epidemiology, pathology and disease resistance, factors affecting honey bee health, disease control strategies, and chemical residue management.
Call for Abstracts
We invite submissions on all topics related to honey bee health. Abstracts will be reviewed by the organizing committee, and acceptance notifications will be sent by September 15, 2025. Guidelines:
Format: Structured (Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Keywords).
Word Limit: Less than 500 words
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
Email: liudandan0715@zju.edu.cn (Dr. Liu)
Awards:
Best Young Researcher Presentation Award: Recognizes outstanding presentations by scientists under 35.
Best Poster Award: Recognizes outstanding posters among all accepted and registered presentations.
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on innovation, research merit, and clarity.
Registration & Accommodation
Early Bird Deadline: August 31, 2025
Fees:
Standard: 1000 RMB (150 USD) | Student: 500 RMB (75 USD)
Regular (after Aug 31): 1200 RMB (170 USD) | Student: 600 RMB (85 USD)
Contact: Dr. Liu (liudandan0715@zju.edu.cn) for registration and reservations.
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer:
Account Name: The first branch company of Hangzhou Zheda Tongli Logistics Group Co., Ltd.
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Hangzhou ZJU Branch
Account No.: 1202024609800116322
Swift Code: ICBKCNBJZIP
Note: Include “Your Name + Bee2025” in the transfer remarks and notify Dr. Liu via email.
On-site Payment: Credit card, WeChat Pay, Alipay.
Visa Assistance:
International attendees are advised to apply for visas early. Invitation letters are available upon request.
Contact: Dr. Liu (liudandan0715@zju.edu.cn).
Contact Information
Academic Inquiries:
Prof. Huoqing Zheng (hqzheng@zju.edu.cn; +86 13116783844)
Logistics & Payments:
Ms. Huiyan Hu (452473461@qq.com; +86 15058118927)
We look forward to welcoming you to Hangzhou for a fruitful exchange!
