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Vision Expo West 2025 Returns to Las Vegas with Future-Focused Programming

Vision Expo West heads back to Las Vegas this September with a refreshed layout, new activations, and a clear emphasis on innovation across the eyewear and eyecare sectors. The exhibit hall, open from September 18–20, will be divided into four focused zones: Eyewear, Eyecare, Independent Design, and Tech & Innovation, featuring 300+ brands.

New additions this year include the LaunchPad for startup showcases, the NOW Design Showcase highlighting fashion-forward frames, and interactive networking spaces like the VSP Beer Garden and Conferee Café. Vision Expo West 2025 also introduces a preview of the 2026 event in Orlando with daily giveaways.

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The Main Stage will feature headline events including:

  • OptiCon General Session: “The Future of Opticianry” with David Friedfeld
  • VSP Vision Innovation Challenge Finals
  • America’s Finest Optical Retailer Award Presentation
  • Flaunt the Frame Eyewear Fashion Show

Over 270 hours of education will be offered, including free CE content, a new Refractive Program, and fast-paced Summits based on industry research.

Vision Expo West Aug 2025 image 2 for press release Flaunt the Frame

Evening events such as Vision Expo After Dark, the Opening Night Party, and the Influential Women in Optical Luncheon round out the schedule.

More info and registration: west.visionexpo.com

Source: Vision Expo

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