Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference
October, 2026 | In-Person & Virtual Event
Overview
Join a uniquely diverse and influential group of stakeholders—public health leaders, researchers, manufacturers, attorneys, consumer advocates, entrepreneurs, and federal and state regulators—for the premier annual conference on regulating the full spectrum of tobacco and nicotine products in the United States.
As the only neutral convenor that brings all perspectives to the same table, this two-day event creates a rare forum for candid, balanced dialogue across sectors. Attendees will hear directly from the FDA on the latest regulatory developments, guidance documents, and policy initiatives shaping the marketplace.
The program features timely, in-depth discussions on the most pressing tobacco and nicotine issues, along with interactive panels designed to foster meaningful exchange between speakers and participants—ensuring voices from every corner of the field are heard.
Call for Submissions
FDLI and the Tobacco and Nicotine Programs Committee thank those who participated in the Call for Proposals. If you submitted a proposal, you will be notified of the status of your proposal in June.
Sponsors
Gold
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Cathy Scolieri for more information. View 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Planning Committee
Tony Abboud, Vapor Technology Association
Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, Brown University
Maham Akbar, Truth Initiative
Shelly Blackwell, EAS Consulting Group
Melis Coraggio, King & Spalding LLP
Kenneth Michael Cummings, Medical University of South Carolina
Jonathan Foulds, Penn State University
Joe G. Gitchell, Pinney Associates, Inc.
Bryan M. Haynes, Troutman Pepper Locke
Eshael M. Johnson, FDA-CTP
Eric Lindblom, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown Law
John L Marshall, Altria Client Services LLC
Elliott McDowell, Philip Morris International
Willie Mckinney, McKinney Specialty Labs LLC
Robin J. Mermelstein, University of Illinois-Chicago
Brian J Miller, Johns Hopkins University
Jason Robinson, JUUL Labs
Barry Schaevitz, Fox Rothschild LLP
Valerie Briggs Solomon, RAI Services Company
Andrew Tardiff, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Mark J. Vaders, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
LieAnn T. Van-Tull, Keller and Heckman LLP
Jeffrey Weiss, DF Medical Ventures
Jessica Zdinak, Applied Research and Analysis Company LLC




