Optical exhibitions play a very important role in the optical industry. They are not only a platform for suppliers and buyers to communicate, but also an excellent opportunity to understand industry trends, gain innovative inspiration and expand business networks.
The following are some of the world's leading eyewear exhibitions:
Location: Milan, Italy
Time: February or March every year
Features: MIDO is one of the largest eyewear exhibitions in the world, covering all aspects of optical eyewear, sunglasses, lenses, equipment and components. The show showcases the latest designs, materials and technologies and is a trendsetter for the eyewear industry.
Location: Paris, France
Time: September or October every year
Features: SILMO is known for its creativity and fashion forward designs, attracting a large number of international brands and designers. The show includes optical eyewear, sunglasses, lenses, instrumentation, etc. There are special innovation awards to recognize outstanding design and technology in the industry.
Venue: New York and Las Vegas, USA
Time: Vision Expo East (March every year, New York), Vision Expo West (September every year, Las Vegas)
Features: This is one of the largest eyewear shows in North America, covering a wide range of fields such as eye care medical, fashion eyewear, equipment, lenses and so on. The show is an excellent opportunity to learn about the North American market with a large number of educational programs and industry conferences.
Location: Hong Kong, China
Time: November every year
Features: Hong Kong Optical Fair is one of the largest optical fairs in Asia, attracting a wide range of eyewear brands and manufacturers from Asia and around the world. The fair focuses on optical eyewear, sunglasses, lenses, packaging and raw materials, showcasing emerging Asian designs and technologies.
Location: Beijing, China
Time: September every year
Features: This is one of the most influential eyewear shows in China, bringing together a large number of local and international eyewear brands. The show showcases the whole industry chain from raw materials, accessories to finished eyewear, making it ideal for understanding the Chinese market and sourcing.
Location: Munich, Germany
Time: January every year
Features: Opti is an important eyewear exhibition in Germany and even in Europe. The exhibition is known for its high quality and innovation and brings together many European eyewear manufacturers, designers and technology providers. The show covers a wide range of fields such as eyeglasses, lenses, contact lenses and equipment.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Time: October every year
Features: As one of the major optical exhibitions in Asia, IOFT attracts a large number of local and international Japanese brands. The show showcases high-quality optical products and innovative designs, and is a good platform for understanding the Japanese and East Asian markets.
These exhibitions provide a comprehensive display and communication platform for the eyewear industry, and are an important way for companies to obtain market information, showcase new products and find partners. Exhibiting or visiting these exhibitions can help enterprises gain competitive advantages in the global market.