Overview
Founded in 2014 by KAC Communications, the Global Forum on Nicotine conference is held in Warsaw, Poland with a hybrid format using both on-site presenters and online viewers. They hold open debates on tobacco harm reduction (THR). They also host a GFN Film Festival showcasing documentaries, animations, and PSAs about tobacco and nicotine. The Michael Russell Oration and Award is given to leaders in the field of THR.
Attendees
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Alex Wodak, who delivered the 2026 Michael Russell Oration
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Riccardo Polosa, Founder of the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania.
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Arielle Selya, behavioral scientist from Pinney Associates
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Roberto Sussman, researcher at the National University of Mexico and directory of Pro-Vapeo Mexico
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Tikki Pangestu, Former Director of Research Policy and Cooperation at the World Health Organization
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Clive Bates, director of Counterfactual Consulting
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Cliff Douglas, President and CEO of the Global Action to End Smoking
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Maria Papaionnoy-Duic, Founder of Rights 4 Vapers in Canada
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Harry Shapiro, UK chemist
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Martin Cullip, fellow at the Taxpayers Alliance
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Gizelle Baker, Chief Scientific Officer of Philip Morris International (PMI)
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Ian Jones, Vice President of the Research and Development Scientific Product Assessment Center of Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
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Carrie Wade, researcher from the British American Tobacco (BAT)
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Libby Clarke, head technical evaluator of Imperial Brands & Swedish Match