EVENTS
VAPE SUMMIT IV
HOUSTON, TEXAS | OCTOBER 8TH - 10TH
T
he Vape Summit in Houston,
Texas, billed itself as the
premier platform for the vaping
industry and this certainly was
one super-sized event indeed.
Held at the George R Brown Convention
Center from October 8-10, the Vape
Summit prides itself on showcasing
the biggest and brightest movers and
shakers of the Vape Industry.
There were prizes galore up for grabs,
entertainment throughout the event and
talks from some of the most influential
people in the vaping industry.
Vape Summit is billed as the first vape
trade show which is designed to cater
specifically to the vaping industry.
Teaming up with influential industry
leaders from all around the world, the
organisers said they aimed “to provide
an experience that is beneficial for not
only vendors and attendees but the
entire vaping industry.”
It attracted everyone from industry
professionals, seasoned vapers and
those who were new to the industry but
all were able to see the latest products
and also products so new that they are
yet to be released to the public.
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Offering “a unique experience for all
users” the event played host to the
world’s first largest e-liquid sampling
station; had special appearances from
mod makers from around the world;
showcased the originators of the first
cloud contest organized by Vapor
Solutions called the King of Clouds and
even had the first every vaper poker
tournament.
Keynote speakers included E-Cig Forum
founder Oliver Kershaw alongside
various advocate groups who spoke on
a variety of topics that are affecting the
vaping community today.
According to their Facebook page:
“The Vape Summit is a homage to the
pioneers of the e-cigarette world and a
nurturing environment for up and coming
leaders and newly inducted members.
See you at the top.”
Thousands of people passed through
the doors and many commented on the
sheer variety of products and liquids on
display and the huge range of activities
and entertainment which was available.
If you were into vaping - and everyone
here was into vaping, then there really
was something for everyone.
Vape Summit founder Rocky Anciano
said the industry was more than just
about vaping and described it as a
thriving community and sub culture.
He told ABC 13 Eyewitness News that
it was a fast moving industry thanks to
many technological innovations in the
relatively short time that vaping has been
popular.
He said: “The way we progress is faster
than we can be regulated because of the
innovation and ideals behind it.”
Among the vendors at the summit
was Pip Gresham who owns e-liquid
manufacturing company Suicide Bunny.
She got into the industry to help her
husband quit smoking and said:
“I began making liquid and since my
husband was able to quit I have helped a
lot of people since then.
“The power of vaping is huge as an
alternative to help people quit.”
Whether it was people trying to quit
smoking regular cigarettes or just find out
more about the growing vaping industry,
attendees all agreed that Vape Summit
was a massive success.