Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course & Conference (CMACC)

The Health Effects of Honeybees on Humans & Animals

November 14-16, 2025

Rio Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas • NV • USA

Join us!

Bee ready for CMACC 2025

Mark your calendars! This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on apitherapy experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and foster collaboration through shared learning. We're buzzing with excitement about all the incredible advances in apitherapy and the amazing therapeutic benefits of bee products. Don’t wait to reserve your spot as this year brings a buffet Gala on Saturday night. Reserve your spot now and get ready for an enlightening experience that promises to be not only educational but engaging and uplifting as well!

Registration is now closed. If you were not able to make it this year, we hope to see you next year at CMACC 2026.

Rio Hotel & Casino

3700 W Flamingo Rd

Las Vegas, NV 89103

We'll see you at the RIO!

Hotel Details and Information

Friday & Saturday Rate $139

plus tax (13.38%) and a resort fee ($40) per night.

The resort fee covers:

High-speed wi-fi in guestrooms (up to 4 devices)

Access to the fitness center

Complimentary parking (self and valet)

Access to the pool (seasonal)

50% Discount for on-property show tickets (max 2 tickets)

2 for 1 beverages at select outlets on property

Follow the link below for our dedicated hotel reservation page.

https://www.hyatt.com/group-booking/LASDH/G-DW25

Conference Schedule

Friday: 4 pm- 7 pm

Evening Registration & Meet in Greet

5:30 pm- 6:30 pm: Honey tasting with Sommelier Uwe Jansen

Saturday: 8 am- 8 pm

8:30 am- 9 am: Registration and Welcome:

Patrick Fratellone MD Introduces Board

9 am- 10 am: Session 1- Natural Medicine: Cabinet of Honeybees: Trish Thompson

10 am- 10:15 am: Break, Cross Pollination Time, Silent Auction

10:15 am- 11:15 am: Session 2- Medicinal Use of Honey: Evidence Based Applications: Ferhat Ozturk

11:15 am- 12:15 pm: Session 3- Medicinal Beekeeping: A Cornerstone of Apitherapy: Stefan Stangacui

12:15 pm- 1:15 pm: Lunch, Cross Pollination Time, Silent Auction

1:15 pm- 2:15 pm: Session 4- A Comprehensive Look at Lyme Disease: Patrick Fratellone

2:15 pm- 3:15 pm: Session 5- Role of the Honeybee within the One Health Concept: Joerg Mayer

3:15 pm- 3:30 pm: Break, Cross Pollination Time, Silent Auction

3:30 pm- 4:30 pm: Session 6- Uniting Bees and Plants: Stefan Stangacui

6 pm- 8 pm: Gala

6:30 pm- 7:30 pm: Session 7, Keynote- Curtis Mraz: Champlain Valley Apiaries

Sunday: 8 am- 4 pm

8 am- 9 am: AAS General Meeting

9 am- 10 am: Session 8- Paraspinal Bee Venom Therapy: An Introduction Connecting Apitherapy and Nervous System: Petrusia Kotlar

10 am- 10:15 am: Break, Cross Pollination Time, Silent Auction

10:15 am- 11:15 am: Session 9: Overview of Propolis: Dr. Ahmed Hegazi

11:15 am- 12:15 pm: Session 10- BEEcoming an Unexpected Healer: Kristine Jacobson

12:15 pm- 1:15 pm: Lunch, Cross Pollination Time

1:15 pm- 1:45 pm: Exam grading & review

1:45 pm- 2:15 pm: Announcing Auction Winners

2:15 pm- 3:15 pm: Session 11- Eco-Acoustics and Frequency Bee Chamber: Samantha "Foxx" Winship

3:15 pm- 4:15 pm: Bee Stinging Demonstration

Vendor Zone:

Saturday 8 am- 5 pm

Sunday 8 am- 4 pm

Session & Speaker Information

We are thrilled to bring you experts in the field of Apitherapy with a wide range of topics to explore the incredible benefits of honey bees for human and animal health. Click the button below for session detail.

Session Details

Special Events:

Gala ~ Silent Auction ~ Sting Demo's

Photo Credit: John Fullbright of Esme Fullbright hiking a bee on her finger

Saturday Night Buffet Gala

With your conference registration comes an evening of connection. By join us for the conference you automatically receive admission to our Saturday Night Gala and we are thrilled to share this evening with you. Come connect with industry leaders and those who hold endless wisdom of this most precious insect. Free with Conference Registration.

Dress up, Dress down, or come as you are. We are simply excited to share a meal with you.

Sunday Bee Stinging Demonstration

Sunday 3 pm- 4 pm. This session will introduce and enhance your knowledge with a live bee sting demonstration. Pre-registration is required. $75 Members, $125 Non Members

Raffles & Silent Auction

Don’t miss out on our 2025 silent auction and raffles. Bid on exclusive honey, delightful honey bee artwork, and a treasure trove of apitherapy goodies that truly resonate with our commitment to wellness.

Become a CMACC Sponsor

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors & Vendors

On behalf of The American Apitherapy Society, we hope you will join us as a valued sponsor for the 2025 CMACC. For more information on levels and benefits, head to our sponsorship page.

Sponsorship & Vending Opportunities

AAS Website

The American Apitherapy Society (AAS) offers information to educate those who seek an alternative form of health care.

Sponsorship

Become a sponsor and be a part of a growing industry and movement to bring Apitherapy into mainstream wellness.

No longer taking online registration

Reserve your seat today and join us for the 2025 CMACC in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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