DaTE 2026 Opens Exhibitor List and Registration for Napoli Edition

Friday, May 29 2026 | 11 h 48 min | News

DaTE September 12-14 2026 in Napoli Italy

DaTE has released the exhibitor list for its 2026 edition and opened registration for visitors and press ahead of this year’s event in Naples.

The contemporary eyewear show will take place from September 12 to 14, 2026, at Salone Margherita, with organizers positioning the event as a venue for independent eyewear brands, new creative perspectives, and networking among buyers, opticians, media, and other industry professionals.

According to the organizers, the 2026 edition sold out quickly, reflecting continued demand for the event. This year’s show will also introduce a new product segment with the addition of ophthalmic lenses, broadening the exhibition beyond frames and contemporary eyewear design.

Organizers said the Naples setting was selected for its distinct character and cultural energy, which they describe as aligning with DaTE’s more informal and experience-driven approach.

The schedule has also been adjusted for 2026. On Saturday, September 12, the show will open at 2 p.m. On Sunday, September 13, hours will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Monday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with possible extensions on request.

The event will again include the DaTE Party, scheduled for the evening of Saturday, September 12, following what organizers described as a successful 2025 edition in Riccione.

“We are very satisfied with the growth of DaTE, especially at such a delicate time for the market, both in Italy and abroad,” said Davide Degl’Incerti Tocci, President of DaTE. He added that the event’s collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is expected to bring about 30 hosted buyers from Europe and the Mediterranean region to this year’s show.