Conference program now available online – knowledge advantage for visitors.

The NGP industry operates at the intersection of innovation pressure, growing demand and increasing regulatory dynamics. Companies aiming to succeed in this environment require reliable market intelligence, strong partnerships and close dialogue with industry stakeholders. Taking place on 17 and 18 April in Prague, EVO NXT offers the ideal platform: as an international trade fair for Next Generation Products, it brings together manufacturers, retailers, distributors and industry experts for targeted and strategic exchange. The high-caliber conference program sets clear thematic priorities, with a strong focus on regulation.

Dortmund, 26 February 2026 – According to an analysis by Euromonitor International, demand for reduced-risk alternatives will continue to grow, driven by increasing consumer health awareness. E-cigarettes, nicotine pouches and other innovative products are steadily gaining importance. A strong partner of EVO NXT, Euromonitor International is a leading provider of data analytics and research covering markets, industries, economies and consumers.

Dortmund, 26 February 2026 – According to an analysis by Euromonitor International, demand for reduced-risk alternatives will continue to grow, driven by increasing consumer health awareness. E-cigarettes, nicotine pouches and other innovative products are steadily gaining importance. A strong partner of EVO NXT, Euromonitor International is a leading provider of data analytics and research covering markets, industries, economies and consumers.

This year’s conference program will take place in the exclusive Industry Lounge, reserved for intensive and focused masterclasses and deep dives, as well as on the central Main Stage, the platform for panels and presentations. The English-language program is now available online and will be continuously updated until the start of the business festival.

Regulation in Focus: Track & Trace, Taxation and the EU Legal Framework
New to the program is a masterclass by Leonhard Kipphan, Head of Track & Trace at osapiens. Under the title “How Vape and Pouch can prepare for the third wave of Track & Trace expected in 2026,” participants will receive practical guidance on preparing for upcoming regulatory requirements.

Several deep-dive sessions hosted by the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) will further explore key future topics, including “Taxation & Market Surveillance in the EU and Beyond,” “Navigating EU Taxation for Alternative Nicotine Products,” and “Europe’s Evolving Legal Framework (TPD3, TTD & Beyond) – From Brussels to the Shop Floor.” These sessions will provide visitors with in-depth insights into planned EU taxation models, market surveillance and the ongoing development of key directives – all directly relevant to operational and strategic decision-making.

Confirmed speakers include Ciprian Boboi, Co-Founder of the Independent European Vape Alliance (IEVA); Lorenzo Guaragna, Head of Legal Analysis at TobaccoIntelligence; Jacobo Truan de Aguirre, Partner at EPPA; and Johan Nissinen, GINN member and former Member of the European Parliament. The Global Institute for Novel Nicotine has been serving as a key knowledge partner of EVO NXT since last year.

The hybrid format “Eyes on Brussels” will also return. Tobacco Europe, the European umbrella association of tobacco and nicotine product manufacturers, will once again provide an exclusive political update from Brussels – live on site and via stream – including participation by Secretary General Nathalie Darge.

>>> Those looking to identify regulatory risks at an early stage, strategically leverage market opportunities and expand their network at decision-making level will find the ideal platform at EVO NXT. Tickets are now available online.
Companies interested in presenting their innovations to a high-level professional audience with concrete purchasing and investment intentions can also still register as exhibitors.

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