North American Berry Industry Leaders Set To Meet In Hawaii
July 18, 2024 The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA) will team with the North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) to host their 2025 annual meetings and 2025 North American Berry Conference at the OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa on the Island of Hawai’i.
The event will take place Feb. 3-6 at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center, perched above the lava cliffs of Keauhou Bay.
“We are thrilled to host our 2025 annual meeting with the North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association in Hawaii, a location that offers a stunning backdrop and rich agricultural knowledge,” NASGA President James Powell says. “The conference will be an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing ideas with growers, researchers, and stakeholders in the berry industry.”
The conference’s sessions will feature emerging technological knowledge and offer a look at the future of berry growing across North America.
The conference begins Feb. 3 with an opening reception. Feb. 4 will consist of general sessions for both strawberry and caneberry growers. Feb. 5 will have two tracks to choose from, one featuring strawberry sessions and the other caneberry sessions. On Feb. 6 an Island of Hawai’i agricultural tour will be offered. Hotel reservations are available now, with early booking strongly advised. Conference registration will open in July for all attendees.
This unique conference opportunity, giving members a chance to enjoy the warmth and beauty of Hawaii, while increasing their knowledge of the latest in berry research and innovation, is made possible through collaboration with NASGA and its members.
For more information, please visit https://www.raspberryblackberry.com/conference/2025-kona/
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