2Firsts Reports on InterTabac for the Third Consecutive Year; CEO Alan Zhao's Online Speech Focuses on NGP Harm Reduction

Sep.18.2024
2Firsts Reports on InterTabac for the Third Consecutive Year; CEO Alan Zhao's Online Speech Focuses on NGP Harm Reduction
2024 InterTabac Tobacco Exhibition to be held September 19-21 at Dortmund Exhibition Center in Germany, with extensive coverage by 2Firsts.

From September 19 to 21, 2024, the InterTabac Dortmund Tobacco Exhibition will be held at the Dortmund Exhibition Center in Germany. As an official media partner for the event, 2Firsts is on site for the second consecutive year to provide extensive coverage of the exhibition. This year, the 2Firsts team has also arrived in Dortmund to engage with exhibitors and offer comprehensive reporting. Additionally, 2Firsts co-founder and CEO, Zhao Tong, will participate in the forum virtually, delivering a keynote speech titled “The Role and Value of News Media in Harm Reduction through NGPs.”

 

2Firsts Continues as Official Media Partner, Tracking New Tobacco Industry Trends

 

 

This marks the third consecutive year that 2Firsts has attended InterTabac and served as an official media partner, providing specialized coverage of the event.

 

In the past two years, 2Firsts has interviewed major e-cigarette brands like BAT, FEAL, HQD, FEELM, and KIWI on-site, delivering the latest product updates and industry trends, earning widespread acclaim from industry professionals. This year, 2Firsts will continue to track the participation of new tobacco brands and distributors with a professional eye.

 

2Firsts has observed that over 180 exhibitors from various countries will attend this year’s InterTabac, including several companies from China, such as Firstunion, Vaporesso (SMOORE), Geek Miracle, IVPS, SKE, ALD, HONGFU, ELUX, Freemax, Smiss, Voopoo, YOOZ, Uwell, and Lost Vape. Additionally, well-known international tobacco companies such as Philip Morris International (PMI), British American Tobacco (BAT), and Imperial Brands (IMB) will also participate. 2Firsts will provide readers with the latest updates from the event.

2Firsts连续三年报道多特蒙德烟草展 CEO赵童线上演讲聚焦NGP减害
2Firsts is one of the official media partners of InterTabac | Image Source: InterTabac Official Website

 

 

CEO Alan Zhao Invited to Present on the Role of Media in Harm Reduction through NGPs

 

 

Aside from comprehensive on-site reporting, 2Firsts co-founder and CEO, Zhao Tong, has been invited to give a keynote speech. On September 20, Zhao will participate virtually in a forum and share insights on “The Role and Value of News Media in Harm Reduction through NGPs,” discussing the critical role of media in disseminating information about NGP harm reduction and promoting the industry’s healthy development.

 

Harm reduction has long been a key focus for 2Firsts. At InterTabac 2023, 2Firsts hosted the forum “What’s Next for Harm Reduction Products?” to drive discussions around the development of harm reduction in the tobacco industry. This year, 2Firsts continues to champion this topic, emphasizing the vital role of media in the industry.

 

2Firsts连续三年报道多特蒙德烟草展 CEO赵童线上演讲聚焦NGP减害
InterTabac Site | Image Source: InterTabac Official Website

 

 

700+ Exhibitors and Nearly 20,000 Expected Visitors

 

 

It’s worth noting that InterTabac, which began in 1978, has successfully held 43 editions and remains one of the largest, longest-running, and most anticipated tobacco and nicotine industry events in Europe and globally. This year's exhibition will feature over 700 exhibitors, covering an exhibition area of 40,000 square meters. Products ranging from traditional tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes, e-liquids, hookahs, packaging, lighters, to heated tobacco products will be on display, and the event is expected to attract nearly 20,000 visitors.

 

2Firsts连续三年报道多特蒙德烟草展 CEO赵童线上演讲聚焦NGP减害
InterTabac Hall Image | Image Source: InterTabac Official Websit

 

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn


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