MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS
Conference Programme
We have planned a conference programme that sets the agenda for advancing the global tobacco control efforts. Throughout the Pre-conference (19 – 20 March 2012) and the Main Conference (20 – 24 March 2012) programmes, there will be exciting and interesting opportunities to:

Build up our capacity through the sharing of best practices, experiences, knowledge, research and latest trends;
Celebrate our successes;
Renew our commitment to fight the global tobacco epidemic; and
Connect with each other for future collaborations.

Pre-conference (19-20 March 2012)
You can get new skills and learn strategies on advocacy efforts; share and discuss issues; and develop friendships from global contacts through these highly interactive workshop and seminar sessions.

Main Conference (20-24 March 2012)
Over these five days, a series of plenaries, symposiums, panel discussions covering a comprehensive array of tobacco control topics has been lined up for you. Learn about Emerging tobacco products, Endgame strategies, Tools for action, the Ins and outs of the tobacco industry and more.

Luther L. Terry Awards (21 March 2012)
The Fifth Luther Terry Awards, presented by the American Cancer Society, will be rewarding the work of individuals /organisations having shown outstanding worldwide achievement in the field of tobacco control in up to six categories: Outstanding Individual Leadership, Outstanding Organization, Outstanding Research Contribution, Exemplary Leadership by a Government Ministry, Distinguished Career, and Outstanding Community Service.

Bloomberg Awards (22 March 2012)
The Bloomberg Awards for Global Tobacco Control will recognise governments and non-governmental organisations demonstrating excellent progress or achievement in implementing MPOWER, a package of six highly effective tobacco control measures. The event is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Language
The official language of the conference is English. We regret that simultaneous interpretations will not be provided.

Time Zone
All stated dates and timings for this conference are in accordance to the Singapore time, GMT +8.

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