Preview Vison Expo: One Industry, One Moment

Vision Expo’s annual event unites design, innovation, and expertise, connecting the people and ideas shaping the future of the optical ecosystem.

The global optical community will gather in Orlando, Florida, as Vision Expo kicks off its first unified annual event on March 11 at the Orange County Convention Center. This year also marks a major milestone: Vision Expo’s 40th anniversary. For four decades, the show has served as a cornerstone for connection, commerce, and education, bringing together every corner of the vision industry under one roof.

The move to a single, all-encompassing annual Vision Expo reflects the evolving needs of today’s optical industry. Independent eyewear brands, designers, manufacturers, eyecare professionals, and suppliers now have one centralized moment each year to debut and showcase innovation, build meaningful relationships, and shape the future of the market together. Whether exhibiting, attending, or simply watching industry trends closely, Vision Expo has become the place where momentum is built.

A person examines the eye with a slit lamp in a busy Vison Expo hall. Below, a large, attentive audience sits facing a stage