Seneca College Trade Show: Still Going Strong
Tuesday, March 10 2026 | 11 h 06 min | News
By Shan Khan, RO
Being back at the Seneca College Trade Show on February 5 was truly special for me. Seeing an event that started years ago in my classroom, with the early support of McCray Optical and Marchon, growing into such a full-scope industry trade show was incredibly rewarding. What began as a small, educational initiative has evolved into a meaningful platform connecting students with every corner of our profession.
A heartfelt thank-you to the faculty, especially Dorina Reiz and Tatiana Mighiu ,whose dedication continues to drive this event forward. This year’s show was elevated even further with the support of The Optical Group as Platinum Sponsor, helping bring the entire experience together.
Seneca College was also proud to be supported by long-standing industry partners, including Gold Sponsors Marchon, McCray Optical, and ZEISS, Silver Sponsor the Ontario Opticians Association, and Bronze Sponsor Optik Magazine. Their continued involvement reflects a shared commitment to education, innovation, and the future of opticianry.
The sense of industry collaboration was undeniable. It was fantastic to see representations from the College of Opticians of Ontario, Opticians Association of Canada and Ontario Opticians Association alongside an impressive lineup of frame, lens, and contact lens suppliers. Each partner came ready to educate, share, and inspire, giving students real insight into the newest products and innovations shaping our industry.
The students were the true stars of the day. Their fashion show was confident and creative, and the student volunteers were exceptional throughout.
Special thanks to Joyce Raggio and Jay Segovia for their behind-the-scenes support. Overall, it was an uplifting reminder of what’s possible when education and industry grow together.
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