2025 Minnesota Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference

April 7-8, 2025, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre

The Minnesota Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference is the state’s premier event for local commercial tobacco control and public health practitioners and partners to learn about the latest prevention and control strategies and hear from community leaders working to create a commercial tobacco-free future for Minnesota.

The following public health partners are encouraged to attend:

• Commercial tobacco prevention and control practitioners  
• State, local, and Tribal public health staff
• Partner organizations and grantees
• People who work on substance use prevention 

Conference objectives

By the end of the conference, participants will:

• Understand how past commercial tobacco efforts shape our future goals, while exploring new ideas.
• Feel inspired and connect with others working towards smoke-free communities.
• Discover successful strategies and promising practices, especially by communities most affected by commercial tobacco use.
• Recognize the unequal effects of commercial tobacco use on different groups and learn inclusive strategies to address these issues.

Registration and Agenda

Scholarships for community partners

Scholarships are available for community partners to attend the 2025 Minnesota Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference. These scholarships are designed to support individuals and organizations actively engaged in community development and seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and enhance the impact of their work.

• Amount: Up to $500 to cover conference registration, travel, or lodging costs.
• Who can apply: Community leaders, staff members, and volunteers who represent organizations working to reduce the burden of commercial tobacco and support local communities.

We encourage eligible community partners to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, while strengthening the impact of your work in the community.

Scholarship applications are due by March 15, 2025.

Submit a Scholarship Application

Exhibitor information

Exhibiting organizations are encouraged to attend the conference. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to network with an estimated 300 attendees – leaders and decision makers in state, local, and tribal public health from across Minnesota. There will be time designated in the conference agenda for attendees to visit vendor exhibits. 

Exhibitor applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of their selection and will be sent further instructions on payment, registration, and lodging at the conference. 

Submit an Exhibitor Application