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25th Anniversary Celebration & Legislative Conference

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Shaping the Next 25 Years:
NATO’s Celebration & Legislative Conference

Join us this September as NATO marks its 25th Anniversary with a special Celebration and Legislative Conference. You won’t want to miss this milestone event that brings together retailers, manufacturers, and distributors from across the country for high‑impact policy insights, face‑to‑face connection with decision‑makers, and practical compliance education tailored to today’s regulatory landscape. From expert-led sessions on emerging legislation to networking opportunities that strengthen our collective voice, this conference is your chance to be at the center of NATO’s next chapter and help shape the future of our industry.

Your Conference At-A-Glance...

  • Tuesday, September 29: 6PM Cocktails, 7PM Dinner
  • Welcome reception with cocktails, dinner, and an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection with fellow NATO members and partners
  • Special 25th Anniversary awards honoring standout advocacy, leadership, and long‑time contributors to NATO’s mission
  • Wednesday, September 30: 8AM to 3PM Legislative Conference
  • General Session featuring NATO ED David Spross, Invited Senior Leaders from FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, Category Insights from Management Science Associates other industry stakeholders
  • Afternoon Breakout sessions on advocacy engagement, FDA insights and Leveraging NATO membership
  • Breakfast and Lunch Provided
  • Insights on market trends and the business outlook from Management Science Associates
  • A conversation with an invited Member of Congress or the Chair of the Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine, focused on the future policy landscape
  • Afternoon breakout sessions offering hands-on advocacy training, discussions with manufacturer industry engagement team, expert FDA analysis, and ways to maximize your NATO membership

Lock In Your Conference Rate at the Host Hotel ​

Participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses; however, eligible NATO retail member companies can receive up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement per company. After completion of the conference, the NATO retail member company will receive a reimbursement form to submit with receipts.

The host hotel for the conference is the Marriott Washington Metro Center, located at 775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, in the heart of the nation’s capital. A dedicated booking website has been set up for our event where you can make, modify, or cancel reservations, and both online and phone reservations are now being accepted, where you can lock in your special conference room rate of $399. 

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