Vapouround magazine ISSUE 15 | Page 54

FEATURE A SUPERIOR SEQUEL The IBVTA announce their second conference One year on from its launch, the annual IBVTA conference is already looking like a must-attend summit for the vape industry’s best and brightest. Its one-day schedule achieves an adept balance of speakers and topics to benefit businesses of every size and type, as well as tools for navigating the sometimes-unpredictable regulatory landscape. The event is advertised for wholesalers, retailers, vendors, manufacturers, distributors and importers. According to the IBVTA’s official press release, “Through key note speeches and debates, this conference will tackle how your business and the wider independent industry can overcome the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities. Critically, there will also be a number of practical sessions to equip you with the tools necessary to protect, develop, and expand your business.” 54 | VM15 The confirmed topics for the day include: • How the independent vape industry can attract more smokers to vaping • Brexit and its impact on the independent vape industry • Insurance • The latest developments in the science and research relating to vaping • Communication and advertising • The latest in product development • Responsible product stewardship • Growing your business • Regulation and compliance