Tobacco Harm Reduction · Asia-Pacific
Asia Forum on Nicotine 2026
The region's dedicated platform for advancing evidence-based tobacco harm reduction policy, science and consumer advocacy across the Asia-Pacific.
- 16 & 17 October 2026
- Astoria Hotel, Ortigas · Manila, Philippines
- In-person + virtual (hybrid)
About the forum
The science and community of harm reduction
A two-day hybrid gathering in Manila connecting consumers, clinicians, researchers and policymakers — built on four pillars that carry lived experience into evidence and reform.
01
Community
Consumer voices
02
Advocacy
Lived experience
03
Policy
Regulatory reform
04
Science
Evidence & research
The voices
Speakers & contributors
Clarisse Virgino Adriatico
Philippines
Michelle A. Desierto
Philippines
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Professor Marewa Glover
New Zealand
Professor Jay Jazul
Philippines
Dr Hiroya Kumamaru
Japan
Ehsan Latif
United Kingdom / Pakistan
Nancy Loucas
New Zealand
Heneage Mitchell
Thailand
Professor Tikki Pangestu
Indonesia
Asa Saligupta
Thailand
Sairah Salim-Sartoni
United Kingdom / Pakistan
Jagannath (Jaggi) Sarangapani
India
Professor Dr. Rohan Savio Sequeira
India
Professor Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh
Malaysia
Ron Christian Sison
Philippines
Dr Alex Wodak
Australia
Two days
Programme at a glance
A full programme across community, advocacy, policy and science. The detailed agenda is being finalised.
Day 01 · Full day
Friday, 16 October 2026
- The State of THR in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
- Evidence and Lived Experience – Translating Research into Action
- Real-World Outcomes of THR
- Consumers and the FCTC – A Seat at the Table
- Law Enforcement, Illicit Trade & the Criminalisation Cascade
- Collaboration – Consumer, Policy, Research, Law Enforcement and Medicine
- Asia Declaration & The Path Forward
Day 02 · Morning
Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Press Conference & Media Briefings
Session times to be announced
Watch Live
Can't make it to Manila?
The full forum is simulcast live and free on the CAPHRA YouTube channel. Register as a virtual attendee to get the link — and recordings stay online after the event.
Register to watch freeGetting there
The venue
Asia Forum on Nicotine is held in person in Manila, Philippines — with everything also streamed live online.
Astoria Hotel
15 J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Business District, Pasig City 1600, Philippines
Registration
Reserve your place
Free to attend, in person or virtually. Secure your spot and you'll receive a personal QR code for fast on-site check-in.
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