Global Forum on Nicotine 2023: Trends and Developments

May.11.2023
Global Forum on Nicotine 2023: Trends and Developments
2FIRSTS partners with GFN23 for media coverage of the international forum to promote sustainable development of non-cigarette nicotine products.

On June 21, 2023, the Global Forum on Nicotine 2023 (GFN23) will take place in Warsaw, Poland. 2FIRSTS has entered into a media partnership with GFN23 to report on the conference proceedings.

 

Media collaboration achieved | Image source: GFN

 

2FIRSTS is a global technology media and think tank focusing on market trends and development in the field of aerosol technology. The organization is committed to promoting communication in the global e-cigarette industry and using its media influence to support the development of the global aerosol industry. The Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) is the only international forum that focuses on safer nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, oral tobacco products, and heated tobacco products. Through this partnership, 2FIRSTS and GFN aim to expand the forum's global influence and promote sustainable development for non-combustible nicotine products.

 

The theme of GFN23 is "Reducing tobacco harm: the next decade". 2FIRSTS will join with GFN23 to explore the global future trends in electronic cigarettes, researching market trends and consumer demand in the electronic cigarette industry, as well as regulatory developments. Together, they will discuss the future development direction of the new tobacco industry, and how to promote healthier and safer electronic cigarette products.

 

During the conference, 2FIRSTS will conduct interviews with GFN23 team members or spokespersons and provide online coverage of the event.

 

It is reported that individuals with relevant management experience in major tobacco companies and representatives from Philip Morris International (PMI) will attend this meeting to discuss the current state and future development trends of the industry with experts in the field of public health and tobacco control.

 

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