# Latin American beekeeping and research events in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-beekeeping-and-research-events-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-31T21:18:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, Mar del Plata, Argentina, became a central hub for regional pollinator and beekeeping discussions. The period began with the National University of Mar del Plata hosting the Seventh Latin American Bee Research Society (SOLATINA) workshop. This academic event focused on research regarding hive losses, the impact of agricultural pesticides, and the effects of human activity on bee diseases and population declines. Following the research workshop, the city hosted the XVII Latin American Beekeeping Congress (FILAPI 2026). This larger-scale event brought together over one thousand participants from 23 countries to discuss bee health, pollination, technology, and sustainability. The congress included a commercial exhibition of approximately 43 companies and highlighted the economic importance of beekeeping, particularly in the Buenos Aires province, which maintains over 1.7 million hives. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Mar del Plata hosts XVII Latin American Beekeeping Congress Mar del Plata is hosting the XVII Latin American Beekeeping Congress (FILAPI 2026), gathering over 1,000 participants from 23 countries to discuss industry technology, sustainability, and economy. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mar-del-plata-hosts-xvii-latin-american-beekeeping-congress ### 2026-08-27: UNMDP to host Seventh Latin American Bee Research Workshop The National University of Mar del Plata will host the Seventh SOLATINA workshop on August 29-30 to discuss bee research and pollinator protection in Latin America. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unmdp-to-host-seventh-latin-american-bee-research-workshop --- Cite as: Latin American beekeeping and research events in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-beekeeping-and-research-events-in-argentina