Cigar Veteran to Keynote TPE 2018

MOORPARK, Calif. — Tobacco Plus Expo 2018 will feature Jonathan Drew, entrepreneur and cigar pioneer, as the keynote speaker.

Drew is the co-founder and president of Drew Estates Inc. With 20-plus years experience in the cigar industry, Drew will share his story as part of TPE 2018's educational sessions. 

The annual tobacco gathering will take place Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

TPE 2018 is the first tobacco-buying show of the year. It brings together the top brands in the tobacco, vapor and alternative industries and gives attendees the chance to connect with these brands over two days.

Key sponsors of next year's event are Djarum, Cuban Rounds, Phillips & Kings International and Tobacco Business magazine.

Moorpark-based Kretek International Inc. is the parent company of TMG Inc., which owns and operates the trade show.