CORESTA (Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco) is an association founded in 1956, ruled by French law, the purpose being to promote international cooperation in scientific research relative to tobacco and its derived products.

The Agronomy & Leaf Integrity, Phytopathology & Genetics Conference focuses on providing the tobacco scientific community with opportunities for both high-level interactions and informal discussions leading to fruitful partnerships, collaborations and new initiatives. The focal topics of discussion will include Sustainability in tobacco leaf production, Low nicotine, Leaf chemistry, Crop and environmental protection, and Breeding.