CONFERENCES

Cooperation Center for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco Congress

CORESTA (Centre de Coopération pour les Recherches Scientifiques Relatives au Tabac / Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco) promotes and facilitates international cooperation and best practices in scientific research relative to tobacco and its derived products. Member organizations include companies, institutes, laboratories, and associations with research and development (R&D) activities related to tobacco or its derived products, whether in the plant field (agronomy, breeding, phytopathology) or in the fields of manufacturing, chemistry, metrology, or materials.

CORESTA Science-Techno Conference 2025

Date

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025

Location

Annecy, France

Under the theme “Progress in Tobacco Harm Reduction Science, this year’s conference will explore research topic areas including: test methods for combustible and noncombustible products, emerging technologies in assessing noncombustible products, emerging fit-for-purpose biomarkers for the assessment of risk reduction potential of noncombustible products, characterizing use behavior of noncombustible products as actually used, and the use of real-world evidence.

CORESTA Agro-Phyto Conference 2025

Date

Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025

Location

Surabaya, Indonesia

The theme of this year’s conference is “From Field to Future: Advancing Tobacco Science Through Innovation and Environmental Stewardship”. Study groups will include topics on the role of agronomy on leaf production and composition, genetics and breeding, crop and environmental protection, Good Agricultural Practices, specialty and heritage tobaccos and derived products from Indonesia, innovations in product technology, and more.

CORESTA Congress 2024

Date

Oct 13, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland - UK

The CORESTA Congress 2024 focuses on "Advancing Tobacco Harm Reduction through Scientific Collaboration." The congress aims to enhance understanding of tobacco harm reduction through scientific research, covering aspects from agricultural production to product characterization, nonclinical and clinical assessments, and user behavior.

The congress features a variety of sessions, including scientific presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. Topics include the characterization of tobacco and nicotine products, toxicological assessments, clinical evaluations, and studies on product use behavior. The event facilitates scientific collaboration and promotes best practices in tobacco research. Researchers from academic institutions are encouraged to submit abstracts, promoting a diverse and comprehensive exploration of tobacco harm reduction.

51st Tobacco Workers' Conference 2024

Date

Jan 15, 2024 - Jan 17, 2024

Location

Knoxville, USA

The 51st Tobacco Workers' Conference (TWC) welcomes industry professionals to engage in discussions and collaborations. Since its establishment in 1937, TWC has been a cornerstone event in the tobacco industry, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among industry professionals.

CORESTA Agro-Phyto Conference (AP2023)

Date

Oct 15, 2023 - Oct 19, 2023

Location

Cancun, Mexico

The AP2023 Conference of Agronomy & Leaf Integrity and Phytopathology & Genetics Study Groups follows on from the SSPT2023 Conference organized by Mother Murphy's Laboratories and offers an attractive scientific program with high level scientific presentations and thematic workshops.

CORESTA Congress 2022

Date

Oct 10, 2022 - Oct 28, 2022

Location

Online

This Congress takes place virtually over a period of three weeks, and includes more than 140 presentations across 26 sessions.

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2021)

Date

Oct 18, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021

Location

Online

This conference includes a symposium and panel discussion on “Advancing New Alternative Methods (NAMs) for Tobacco Harm Reduction”.

CORESTA Agro-Phyto Conference (AP2021)

Date

Oct 04, 2021 - Oct 14, 2021

Location

Online

This Agronomy & Leaf Integrity and Phytopathology & Genetics Conference includes 52 papers organized on the following major agricultural topics: plant production, pest and disease management, genetics, and sustainability. 

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2020)

Date

Oct 12, 2020 - Nov 12, 2020

Location

Online

Held virtually for the first time, the theme of this Congress is: "Integrated Science: Opportunities and Challenges". 

CORESTA Agro-Phyto Conference (AP2019)

Date

Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 17, 2019

Location

Online

This Agronomy & Leaf Integrity and Phytopathology & Genetics Conference concentrates on topics of sustainability in tobacco leaf production, low nicotine, leaf chemistry, crop and environmental protection, and breeding.

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2018)

Date

Oct 22, 2018 - Oct 26, 2018

Location

Kunming, China

The theme of this Congress is to address the needs of the tobacco industry as it continues to embrace science and innovation to drive its future.

CORESTA SG PUB - Product Use Behaviour (2018)

Date

Apr 10, 2018

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

This event's purpose is to promote international cooperation in scientific research relative to tobacco and its derived products. 

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2016)

Date

Oct 09, 2016 - Oct 13, 2016

Location

Berlin, Germany

This Congress focuses on CORESTA's ability to provide scientific evidence, robust methods, reference products and proficiency testing as a basis for product regulation and standards development through collaboration and open exchange of knowledge.

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2013)

CORESTA Smoke Science and Product Technology (SSPT 2011)