ANTY EXPO 2024 in Malaysia: 2Firsts Sets up Interview Booth for On-Site Coverage

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Sep.05.2024
ANTY EXPO 2024 in Malaysia: 2Firsts Sets up Interview Booth for On-Site Coverage
ANTY EXPO 2024, Asia's premier tobacco industry expo, kicks off in Malaysia with 200+ exhibitors showcasing new products.

The 2024 Asia International New Tobacco Industry Expo (ANTY EXPO) will be held at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Center (MIECC) from September 6th to September 8th, 2024. As the official media partner of ANTY EXPO, the 2Firsts team has arrived in Malaysia and is ready to engage with exhibitors to gain insight into the on-site Malaysian e-cigarette market and trends.

 

As a business conference and trade exhibition for the global new tobacco industry, ANTY EXPO has chosen to hold its first event in Malaysia, the main trading center for the e-cigarette market in Southeast Asia, aiming to attract buyers from Asia and around the world and strengthen cooperation in the global tobacco industry.

 

Official data shows that this exhibition will gather more than 200 exhibitors, covering everything from the supply chain to user applications. Renowned brands and companies such as ELFBAR, LOST MARY, YOOZ, SKE, GEEK BAR, RYBOSS, CLEW, MIEE, INSPO, VOOPOO, NIXX, and KING-X will be participating.

 

In addition, during the exhibition, the Global Nicotine Pouch Industry Summit Forum will be held (September 7th), with Leona Zhu, the executive editor of 2Firsts, delivering a keynote speech titled "Embracing the Boom of New Categories: Global Trends and Suggestions for the Development of Nicotine Pouches," providing in-depth analysis of the current market status and future development prospects of this emerging category.

 

ANTY EXPO即将开幕 2Firsts现场设立采访间并将全程报道
Global Nicotine Pouch Industry Summit Forum | Image Source: ANTY

 

It is worth mentioning that, in order to promote in-depth communication with exhibitors, 2Firsts has set up an interview room at the exhibition site (Booth number: H30), where industry professionals will be presented with first-hand market insights and trend analysis through face-to-face communication. Industry professionals are welcome to come and discuss industry trends and share insights.

 

ANTY EXPO 2024 in Malaysia: 2Firsts Sets up Interview Booth for On-Site Coverage
On-site booth diagram | Image source: ANTY

 

2Firsts will continue to stay updated on the latest developments of the trade show and will report in a timely manner. Stay tuned for updates.

 

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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