GFN•TV will bring the conference's platform for rational and inclusive debate on the future role of safer nicotine products and tobacco harm reduction to an audience all year round. GFN•TV will also be broadcasting live from Warsaw in June. Tune in to hear world-leading experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and nicotine consumers discuss the latest scientific, regulatory and policy developments. From our unique annual event, to year-round reporting of the issues that matter in tobacco harm reduction, GFN has got it covered.
Flavours have been a focal point of the debate about safer nicotine products, with calls to ban or restrict flavours often receiving significant media coverage. This workshop highlighted the growing evidence supporting the use of flavours in smoking cessation and explored changing attitudes to these products and the challenges regulators face in creating risk-proportionate legislation.
📅 20 Aug 2025
GFN Voices 2025 #7 | Why communication is the heart of science?
In this episode of GFN Voices, Gabriel Oke explores one of the most overlooked yet vital aspects of scientific work: communication.
He explains that no matter how important or innovative research may be, its true impact depends on how clearly and effectively it is shared with the world. From researchers and academics to policymakers, advocates, and the public, communication is the bridge that turns data into action and science into progress.
📅 18 Aug 2025
#GFN25 Workshop | Communicating the scientific rationale of tobacco harm reduction in LMICs
Examining available evidence on the net public health impact of incorporating tobacco harm reduction principles in policymaking, participants discussed the challenges and opportunities to leverage tobacco harm reduction approaches to achieve LMIC public health goals. The aim was to identify the top three priorities as a takeaway for key stakeholders in the audience.
📅 13 Aug 2025
#GFN25 Workshop | Delphi Approach to correct nicotine and relative risk misperceptions
Achieving consensus in debates around tobacco harm reduction is rare. This workshop explored how we can effectively build consensus in academic discussions around safer nicotine products, and correct misconceptions about tobacco harm reduction, using the Delphi Approach, a structured communications process. After short introductory remarks, participants engaged in group discussions using Delphi techniques and concepts, finishing with a Q&A and a look towards its future applications.
📅 11 Aug 2025
GFN Voices 2025 #6 | Can Flavours Help People Switch from Smoking?
Flavors can play a key role in helping smokers switch. Many start with tobacco flavor but move to others over time — distancing themselves from the reminder of smoking. As adults, we enjoy sweets, drinks, and treats — why should quitting be any different?
📅 8 Aug 2025
GFN Voices 2025 #5 | TOP Harm Reduction figures reflect on the #GFN25 Conference
The #GFN25 conference brought together some of the leading THR advocates from across the world, and in this episode of GFN Voices several of these prominent figures share their key gains and findings from this year's conference!
📅 6 Aug 2025
GFN Voices 2025 #4 | TACKLING MISINFORMATION IN NICOTINE POLICY
In this episode of GFN Voices we're joined by Dorrie Heemskerk to bring you some expert insight into efforts to counter misinformation in public policy.
📅 4 Aug 2025
#GFN25 Panel Discussion | Nicotine pouches - what's the real story?
In Sweden, the combination of snus and the emergence and uptake of pouches were likely key to its unparalleled achievement of smoke-free status, in November 2024. Despite these positive signs, regulators are circling, particularly in Europe, with bans either in force or planned in several member states. The panel will explore the science and evidence for pouches and discuss what steps need to be implemented to ensure proportionate and effective regulation.
📅 1 Aug 2025
#GFN25 Panel Discussion | Evaluating WHO tobacco harm reduction science
In social media posts, official speeches, press releases and memorandums, WHO has repeatedly made claims which appear to contradict the evidence available, and which conflict with statements made by reputable public health institutions. Simply condemning the WHO’s science on tobacco harm reduction is not going to shift the dial. The panel will investigate the WHO’s science on THR, and address the organisation’s concerns, bringing objectivity and evidence to bear.
📅 29 Jul 2025
#GFN25 Commentary Team #1 | How to Talk About Tobacco Harm Reduction? | Hosted by Harry Shapiro
Watch a candid panel from GFN 2025 Warsaw: How to Talk About Tobacco Harm Reduction exploring how to communicate evidence-based tobacco harm reduction to the public, clinicians, policymakers, and media.
