Early Exploration of TPE

Events
Feb.22.2023
2FIRSTS staff has arrived at the TPE show site.

David, Washington News Center of 2FIRSTS - February 21, 18:00 Western Time, 2FIRSTS Washington News Center staff has arrived at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the TPE show site. As the largest tobacco exhibition in the United States and the Americas, TPE has been successfully held for 22 sessions. This year's exhibition will last for three days from the official launch at 12:00 Western Time, February 22.

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Las Vegas Convention Center

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Las Vegas Convention Center

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Billboard of TPE23

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Enterance of TPE23

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Venue of TPE23

 

Early Exploration of TPE
The venue is still under construction

 

Early Exploration of TPE
The venue is still under construction

 

Early Exploration of TPE
SMOORE's booth 1214

 

Early Exploration of TPE
UWELL's booth 4299

 

Early Exploration of TPE
Voopoo's booth 3189

 

Early Exploration of TPE
ZINWI Biotech's booth 1241

 

Early Exploration of TPE
ELFBAR's booth 2213

Photos credit: Washington News Center, 2FIRSTS

 

TPE23 has entered the countdown. 2FIRSTS will be there and provide updates. Please stay tuned.

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