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 Smoke Science and Product Technology Conference focuses on the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience and with the conference venue directly located by the river, it will try to provide the ideal meeting place for participants to share their ideas with fellow colleagues, discuss their work, and develop new relationships.