New Approaches Summit: NYC 2026 - 5th Annual Date

Eventbrite Ticket Registration Opens on March 01, 2026.

2026 New Approaches to Tobacco Control & Harm Reduction:

Saving Lives in the 21st Century

The 5th Anniversary of New Approaches

Join us on Monday, September 21nd, at the Harvard Club of New York City for the 5th Annual New Approaches Summit on Tobacco Control and Harm Reduction, held alongside the start of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) and climate week.

This one-day event brings together a diverse group of experts from various sectors (including government, public health, policy, law, advocacy, regulatory, technology, investment, and the scientific community) to discuss and address key US and global issues and opportunities related to tobacco control and harm reduction in support of key SDGs. The convening is united by a common goal: to accelerate an end to smoking-related death and disease and improve global health.

Program & Speaker Updates:

The 2026 program is currently in development. View the past year 2025 Agenda here, and learn more about the New Approaches Summit on our website here: newapproaches.nyc

Hybrid In-Person / Virtual Livestream Registration Access:

Registration is available for either in-person attendance or Zoom livestream access. If you are unable attend in person, select the Livestream only ticket option at checkout to register to watch sessions live online from 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

If you have questions about delegate ticket registration, please contact: events@newapproaches.nyc

Group Ticket Registration:

To inquire about group rates for 5 tickets or more, please contact events@newapproaches.nyc

Get Involved:

For inquiries about attending, program participation, sponsorship opportunities, media coverage, and other ways to get involved, please contact: events@newapproaches.nyc.

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About New Approaches:

New Approaches is an independent global forum on science and policy held annually during United Nations General Assembly week and Climate week in New York City. As a neutral convener, New Approaches hosts programming developed by summit chairs and speakers. Views and statements by speakers are their own and diverse perspectives are encouraged.

The summit is open to all stakeholders committed to working together to find solutions to end smoking and make a global health impact.