Registration Now Open for Vision Expo 2026
Friday, November 14 2025 | 07 h 59 min | News
Co-owned by RX and The Vision Council, Vision Expo brings together every segment of the vision industry, from eyewear designers and manufacturers to eyecare professionals, technology innovators, and business leaders.
In 2026, Vision Expo marks its 40th year, celebrating four decades of industry collaboration, education, and discovery. This milestone edition also represents a major shift: Vision Expo will move to a single annual event, designed to offer greater value, more robust programming, and expanded opportunities for learning and networking.
Vision Expo 2026 will take place March 11–14, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with the exhibit hall opening on March 12.
“Vision Expo’s evolution into a single annual event allows us to create an even more impactful and dynamic experience for all segments of the optical industry,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. “As we celebrate 40 years of Vision Expo, we’re also looking forward to expanding educational programming, introducing new stages and experiences, and collaborating closely with industry partners to spotlight the trends and technologies shaping the future of eyewear and eyecare.”
New Show Features and Content Stages
Vision Expo 2026 will introduce three new content stages, each dedicated to a core area of industry innovation:
• NOW Stage
Located in the eyewear zone, featuring the NOW Awards display, design panels, colour and fashion trend sessions, the Flaunt the Frame fashion show, and the NOW Awards ceremony.
• Innovation Stage
Set in the eyecare technology area, highlighting advancements in medical tech, diagnostics, AI, and the return of the VSP Vision Innovation Challenge Awards and pitch competition.
• Vision Stage
A larger theatre space dedicated to CE, practice management, business insights, OptiCon programming, and industry summits.
Vision Expo also launched its “Call for NEW”, inviting brands and designers to debut their newest products, technologies, booth activations, and innovations. Submissions will be reviewed by the Vision Expo team, with selected entries receiving custom promotional visibility.
Exhibitors can submit directly through the Vision Expo website:
https://www.visionexpo.com
Education, Networking, and Industry Connection
More than 200 hours of accredited CE begin March 11, covering:
• Eyewear and frames
• Lens and optical technology
• Medical and diagnostic equipment
• Practice management
• Design and retail trends
• Digital health
Learn more about Vision Expo education here:
https://www.visionexpo.com/en-us/education.html
The event also features a full lineup of networking opportunities, receptions, and partner-led events celebrating the creativity and diversity of the optical community.
“At Vision Expo, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do,” Mills added. “We’re proud to partner with the Optical Women’s Association, Vision Monday, United Opticians Association, and Prevent Blindness, bringing together independent designers, retailers, practitioners, and global brands.”
A detailed schedule will be announced in the coming months.
Source: Vision Expo
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