Premiere of the Cigar Culture Summit at InterTabac 2025: Be part of it

Trade event unites the cigar world on the day before the trade fair – accreditation is open.

This year, the 45th InterTabac will provide the setting for a premiere aimed at one of the trade fair’s most important target groups. Together with its new partner The Cigar Academy from the USA, Messe Dortmund is organizing the Cigar Culture Summit on 17 September – one day before the start of the trade fair. The exclusive summit will bring together the leading personalities of the cigar world: from legendary manufacturers and growers to influential media, importers and retailers. We expressly invite you to cover the event. Accreditation is already possible.

Dortmund, 28.08.2025 – “Enjoyment. Knowledge. Network.” is the motto of the summit, which will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the conference rooms at the North Entrance. Participants can expect in-depth and valuable insights into the topics and issues that move the industry – from top-class speakers who know the industry inside out.

Keynotes, panels and workshops are divided into three streams that address different target groups. Stream 1 is aimed at manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers. The panel program is designed as a compact conference to discuss innovations and international dynamics that are shaping and challenging the world of cigars today. Wholesalers, distributors, retailers and cigar clubs will find workshops on craftsmanship and cigar culture in Stream 2. Finally, Stream 3 focuses on the important target group of specialist retailers. Here, everything revolves around the question: How do we strengthen the trade for the future in these dynamic times? Streams 1 and 2 will be in English, stream 3 in German.

The organizers can rely on the support of strong partners and sponsors. The main sponsors include VRIJDAG B.V., Faieq Alzayani Co. W.L.L. (FAZCO), the Humidif Group, Boveda and The Leaf Master Cigars. Other supporters include The Humidor, Brun del Ré and Villiger Cigars. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), Stauffenberg Cigars, CST Consulting and Grupo TPG are also involved as sponsors. Other partners include the Cigar Association of America, theInternational Tobacco Growers Association, ProCigar and EtwasGenuss.

The Cigar Culture Summit will conclude with the Cigar Reception at 7.30 pm

The program is already available online and will be continuously updated until the trade fair. A more detailed press release will also follow in the coming week.

>>> Plan your visit to InterTabac now and obtain accreditation online here in our press store. You must select a separate press ticket for the Cigar Summit in addition to your trade fair ticket.

If you have any questions or interview requests, or if you already have specific events in mind that you would like to attend as part of the Cigar Culture Summit, please contact our press team by e-mail at presse@intertabac.de.