pca connect asia
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"PCA Connect Asia" is a strategic partnership of The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the rapid growth, professionalisation, and long-term development of the premium cigar category across key Asian markets, through advancing education and advocacy.
Founded in 1933 as the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is the largest, most active, and longest-running trade association which represents specialty tobacco retailers, and supports manufacturers and partners in the industry.
PCA’s mission is to support, protect and advance the premium cigar industry through education, collaboration and leadership—ensuring its continued strength for generations to come.
www.premiumcigars.org
The Cigar Academy was founded with the mission to safeguard, nurture and disseminate the rich artisanal heritage and traditional knowledge of cigar making. A leading educational platform powered by advanced learning technology, it stands as the premier source of cigar education, offering a rigorous curriculum certified by legendary cigar makers. The Cigar Academy Certificate is the most internationally recognized cigar education degree.
www.thecigaracademy.com
Established in 2015, Cigraal provides commercial development, distribution and promotion of New World cigar brands and tobacco products in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa & Europe. With a thorough knowledge of the cigar universe from the producing countries all the way through to the global distribution markets, Cigraal is a hybrid company which also owns Bertie cigar lounges in Hong Kong & Cambodia, Confidenciaal cigars & Totem accessories.
www.cigraal.com | www.bertie-hk.com | www.bertie-pnh.com | www.confidenciaal.com | www.totem-accessories.com
pca connect asia
is hosted by
joshua habursky
CEO
Premium Cigar Association
ricardo carioni
Director International Affairs & Education
Premium Cigar Association
eric piras
Founder
Cigraal
antoine riberet
General Manager
Cigraal
