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Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac.
What are your expectations for this latest edition of InterTabac?
Following last year’s great success, we are looking forward to the 45th edition of InterTabac with great anticipation. The list of confirmed exhibitors already includes many exciting names that underscore the show’s role as THE platform for the international tobacco industry.
In addition, plans for the high-calibre supporting programme are in full swing. First international speakers for example from TobaccoIntelligence, Tobacco Europe, Chemnovatic, PLXSR, the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) have already confirmed their attendance. Additionally, the trade show will be complemented by side events that will provide added value for the various industry segments.
Read more Tradeshow Look Aheads in the next issue of Gama News.
What new features or events are there for visitors to look forward to this year?
This year, the first highlight event will already take place on the day before the trade fair: Together with our new partner, The Cigar Academy, we are organising the Cigar Culture Summit on 17 September. A high-level conference uniting the leading figures in the cigar world. The Summit will feature engaging panel discussions, workshops, tastings, and exclusive networking opportunities.
Additionally, we are happy to continue not only the PouchXchange, which is aimed at representatives of the nicotine pouch and snus industry, but also the InterTabac World Alternative Awards. The ceremony will take place in a more festive setting this year and honours innovation from companies within the alternative nicotine products sector.
How is the tobacco industry responding in the face of ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty?
The tobacco industry has faced major challenges virtually from the outset – with constantly changing political regulations and changing consumer preferences. The industry has repeatedly demonstrated how strong it is in dealing with these challenges and adapting to them. What we as trade fair organisers can do is support the industry by not only presenting our participants products and innovations but also providing them with extensive opportunities to exchange ideas with other industry members and to gain the latest insights. That is why our supporting programme, which we develop together with strong associations and organisations, focuses on essential topics such as tobacco harm reduction, sustainability, regulations and innovation.
About InterTabac
At the trade fair duo InterTabac and InterSupply from 18th to 20th September 2025, trade visitors will meet top decision-makers from the retail, manufacturing and service sectors. The world’s leading event for the tobacco industry brings together international market leaders and industry representatives from all sectors at Messe Dortmund.
