GTNF 2023 Opens on September 19, Focusing on Industry Insights from Global Experts

The Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum 2023 (GTNF 2023) will be held from September 19 to 21 at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Experts, government representatives, and industry leaders from around the world will gather to discuss the future development and innovation of the tobacco and nicotine industry. 2Firsts will provide focused coverage and real-time updates on the forum’s key topics and speeches.

[Original by 2Firsts] From September 19 to 21, the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum 2023 (GTNF 2023) will be held at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Experts, government representatives, and industry representatives from around the world will gather to discuss the future development and innovation of the tobacco and nicotine industry. 2Firsts will report on the forum’s key content and speeches. 

Since its debut in 2008, GTNF has been a well-known forum in the tobacco and nicotine field, aimed at promoting cross-sector dialogue, driving innovation, and jointly shaping the future. On this unique platform, public health experts, government representatives, tobacco industry leaders, and investors come together to share views and ideas and discuss industry trends and challenges. 

The theme of this year’s GTNF is “Change the Conversation. Change the Outcome.” Participants will explore how changing the way conversations are framed can help shape a more positive future. Representatives from well-known companies including Philip Morris International (PMI), British American Tobacco (BAT), Japan Tobacco International (JTI), Imperial Brands (IB), smoore, and JUUL, as well as experts and regulatory representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Yunnan University’s novel tobacco specialists, and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, will share their perspectives and research findings. 

Paul Blair, Director of External Affairs, PMI U.S. | Image source: GTFN

Flora Okereke, Head of Global Regulatory Insights and Foresights, BAT | Image source: GTFN 

Ana Krasojevic, Director of Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting, JTI | Image source: GTFN

Stefan Bomhard, CEO of Imperial Brands | Image source: GTNF

Brian King, Director of the FDA Center for Tobacco Products | Image source: GTNF 

GTNF 2023 will serve as a unique platform for all sides of the industry to discuss current challenges and opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research findings, policy trends, and innovative technologies, and to jointly promote the future development of the tobacco and nicotine industry. This year’s forum will focus on a range of topics, including sustainability, research and innovation in next-generation tobacco products, and the economics of harm reduction.