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23 March 2026
23
 – 
25 March 2026

WNC Brussels 2026

The Hotel Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
A three-day forum bringing together senior leaders from industry, politics, finance, and public health to explore the evolving world of nicotine.

Overview

The World Nicotine Congress (WNC) brings global experts together in Brussels for three days of open discussion on the science, policy and innovation shaping the future of nicotine.

WNC provides a neutral, forward-looking forum where researchers, regulators, industry specialists and consumer-focused innovators can share evidence, explore emerging technologies and examine the evolving landscape of nicotine products and harm reduction.

Where the global conversation happens

Be Heard
Small-format sessions, private salons and roundtables enable open discussion across disciplines.
Be Part of The Solution
Help surface insights and perspectives that support better understanding across the sector.
Build long-term connections
Warm introductions and structured networking help you engage with people who matter to your work.
Discover What’s Next in Science & Innovation
Experience tech demos, AI applications, behavioural insights and product breakthroughs.
Find Partners, Funders and Collaborators
Curated startup showcases and investor presence create unmatched deal flow.
Extend Your Reach Beyond the Room
Professional recordings and highlight content can share your ideas with a wider audience.

The Programme Architecture

Day 1
Science and Policy
Day one examines how evidence informs regulation across regions. Researchers, policymakers and public-health specialists discuss approaches to oversight, enforcement and consumer protection in an evolving market.
Day 2
Science and Innovation
Day two focuses on the latest research and emerging technologies. Morning sessions highlight current scientific understanding, while the afternoon explores how innovation is being applied across nicotine-related products and digital tools.
Day 3
Tech, Science, and the Consumer
Day three looks at how technology and science intersect with consumer behaviour and expectations. Topics include digital insights, AI-driven tools and new data on attitudes toward nicotine. The programme closes with perspectives from thought leaders across the field.

Speakers

Introducing the Speakers for this event
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Alessia Centioni

Co-founder and President, European Women Alliance (EWA)

Anthony Paliouras

General Manager, Honeywell’s Connected Logistics; Managing Director, Movilizer GmbH

Axel Klein

Director, People and Psychoactive Drugs

Beatrice Timgren MEP

Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

Brady Brim-DeForest

CEO & Co-Founder, Secundo

Brett O'Donnell

President, O'Donnell and Associates, Ltd.

Location

The Hotel Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 BRUSSELS

Situated between high-end fashion labels, the Sablon’s historic charm, and the lively heart of the city lies The Hotel.

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We bring people together with purpose

We take a personal, human approach to connection — helping attendees meet others whose experience or interests complement their own. It’s a thoughtful, curated style of networking that makes conversations at WNC especially productive.
Industry
The global leaders shaping the sector take to the world stage to share their views.
Policymakers
The politicians and regulators deciding the future of nicotine come to speak and listen.
Scientists
Those at the forefront of innovation invoking the fastest pace of change ever witnessed in the industry’s history.
Public Health
The experts who changed the industry from the outside, and are now pushing for change in the harm reduction arena by engaging thoughtfully with the industry.
Consumer Advocates
The people our sector serves who seek a louder voice among all stakeholders.
Investment & Startups
The innovators of tomorrow who are pushing the boundaries of development in new technologies.

Agenda

Session
Other
Welcome
Moderators

Elise Rasmussen, Founder and CEO, World Nicotine Congress

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Speakers
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Keynote
Keynote
Moderators

Donato Raponi, Owner, D.Raponi Consulting

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Keynote
Keynote
Moderators

Roger Bate, President of the Center for Global Health Accountability and a Fellow at the International Center for Law & Economics

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Session
Keynote
Keynote
Moderators

Grant Churchill, Professor of Pharmacology and Tutorial Fellow in Medicine, University of Oxford

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Break
Networking Break
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Media Inquiries

Qualified media representatives, please contact us at the WNC Press Office: media@wnc.global

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23 March 2026
23
 – 
25 March 2026
The Hotel Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
WNC Brussels 2026

A three-day forum bringing together senior leaders from industry, politics, finance, and public health to explore the evolving world of nicotine.

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