The most anticipated event on the Australian native bee calendar has ticked off its fourth iteration. With a reputation for being stimulating and fun, the pressure was on for Organizer Dr Ros Gloag and her committee, and they did not disappoint. The Conference brought together 42 speakers from across Australia and overseas (India, Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil) to share the latest discoveries in native bee biology, conservation, agriculture and beekeeping. The following pages provide a preview of the ideas, discoveries and conversations heard at this year’s conference.