Leading with Innovation: Sweden's Path to Smoke-Free

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Innovative Leadership: Sweden's Journey to a Smoke-Free Future

Date: December 4th, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: “The Events Hub” at Sustainable Ventures, County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB

In-person attendance only

Organizers:

We Are Innovation

Quit Like Sweden

Event Overview:

This exclusive gathering highlights Sweden's exceptional accomplishments in public health and its innovative methods that have led to some of the lowest smoking rates globally.

The attendees will include experts, researchers, and policymakers celebrating Sweden's progress towards becoming the first smoke-free country, showcasing the significance of innovative approaches and consumer choices.

Featured speakers include Dr. Karl Fagerström, a recipient of the WHO medal, Swedish Parliament Member Jesper Skalberg Karlsson, Clive Bates, Director of Quit Like Sweden Suely Castro, CEO of We Are Innovation Federico Fernandez, and Carissa Düring from Considerate Pouchers. The program will feature insightful presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and ample networking opportunities.

Agenda:

6 pm Guest Arrival & Welcome Cocktails

6.30 pm Opening Remarks by Tetiana Rak

6.40 pm “Saving Lives through Innovation,” presented by Suely Castro

6.50 pm “Innovation and Consumer Choice in Sweden,” presented by Federico N. Fernández

7.05 pm Keynote Address “The Transition to a Smoke-Free Society: Sweden’s Experience,” given by Dr. Karl Fagerström

7.30 pm Panel Discussion: “Lessons from Sweden's Path to Smokeless,” featuring Clive Bates, Carissa Düring, and MP Jesper Skalberg Karlsson

8.15 pm Dinner & Networking

Speaker Highlights:

Clive Bates (UK) leads Counterfactual Consulting Limited, focusing on sustainability and public health, particularly tobacco harm reduction, advocating for lower-risk alternatives without industry ties.

Suely Castro (BRA) is a strong proponent of harm reduction. Her work emphasizes global accessibility and effectiveness of alternatives to smoking, having founded Quit Like Sweden to share its achievements with the world.

Carissa Düring (SWE) advocates for smoke-free rights in Sweden, studying clinical psychology and promoting the role of nicotine pouches in reducing smoking rates.

Dr. Karl Fagerström (SWE) is a renowned expert in nicotine dependence, recognized for his contributions and research in tobacco control.

Federico N. Fernández (ARG) serves as the CEO of We Are Innovation, promoting impactful global initiatives and innovations that address socio-economic challenges.

Jesper Skalberg Karlsson (SWE) is a Member of Parliament dedicated to social welfare and public health issues, playing a pivotal role in legislative committees.

Moderator:

Tetiana Rak (UKR) is the COO of We Are Innovation and an experienced journalist and activist, recognized for her dedication to technological advancement and individual freedoms.