Norwalk, CT (September 25, 2024) – Vision Expo West 2024, the premier event for eyewear and eyecare professionals, concluded triumphantly at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from September 18-21, 2024. Organized by RX and The Vision Council, the event attracted over 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries, showcasing the latest innovations across 103,000 square feet of exhibit space. Attendees were immersed in cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools, and practice management solutions.

Norwalk, CT (September 17, 2024) – Vision Expo West, the premier trade-only conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, will return to The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from September 18-21, 2024 with new events and exhibitors alongside the beloved staples in leading exhibitors, education and networking. Organized by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, this year’s show will host over 350 exhibitors, brands, and designers from around the world. Attendees will have the chance to explore cutting-edge innovations in frame design, lens technology, diagnostic instruments, and practice management solutions.

Alexandria, VA – October 5, 2023 – Vision Expo, the premier biannual event in the US optical world co-hosted by The Vision Council and RX, concluded in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30, with resounding praise and excitement from exhibiting companies and attendees. As the curtains closed on another remarkable Vision Expo West, participants were eager to share their experiences and insights about the event.

Alexandria, VA – October 3, 2023 – Vision Expo West 2023 concluded on Saturday, September 30, following four days of new product discovery, innovative discussions, accredited education sessions, networking events and business meetings. Held at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from Sept. 27-30, Vision Expo West convened eyecare professionals, buyers, students and sellers representing all facets of the optical and vision care industry.

Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2023 – Vision Expo West, the ultimate event for ophthalmic professionals, kicks off today with the opening of the Exhibit Hall at the Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show’s educational program, VisionEd, and OptiCon @ Vision Expo, opened Wednesday, September 27.

Alexandria, VA – September 19, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27-30. To register for Vision Expo West, click here. 

Alexandria, VA – September 12, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared the line-up of events scheduled to take place on the Innovation Stage at Vision Expo West 2023, happening September 27-30, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. To register for Vision Expo West, click here.

Alexandria, VA – August 29, 2023 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX Global, are pleased to share that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo West on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located on the Innovation Stage on the exhibit floor, the Career Zone is a student lounge designed as a central hub for OD and Opticianry students and young professionals to network with participating optical companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. Vision Expo West 2023 will offer students exclusive registration benefits including free Exhibit Hall admission and access to complimentary education.

Alexandria, VA – August 24, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared details on the OptiCon @ Vision Expo program planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place September 27–30 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Show’s educational program opens Wednesday, September 27, with the Exhibit Hall opening Thursday, September 28.

Alexandria, VA – August 18, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that EYEnovate, a brand-new series highlighting groundbreaking technological innovations in the optical field, will debut at Vision Expo West next month. Vision Expo West 2023 will take place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas from September 27-30, 2023. To register for Vision Expo West 2023, click here.

Alexandria, VA – August 11, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share details on new show features and special events planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27-30. To register for Vision Expo West, click here. 

Alexandria, VA – August 7, 2023 – Today, The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, announced new exhibitors, brand participants, and exhibitor segments for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place September 27-30 at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Alexandria, VA – July 6, 2023 – Today, the Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, announced the education program for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place September 27-30 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas.

Alexandria, VA – March 21, 2023 – Vision Expo East 2023 concluded on Sunday, March 19, following four days of new product discovery, action-packed education sessions, networking events, and business meetings. Held at New York City’s Javits Center from March 16 -19, Vision Expo East was the largest gathering of ophthalmic professionals in the United States in recent years.

Alexandria, VA – January 31, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that submissions are now being accepted for the 5th Annual OPTImum Retail Award scheduled to be presented at Vision Expo East on Friday, March 17th in New York City.

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Launched in 2022, the NOW Pavilion at Vision Expo East 2023 will feature a curated selection of frames and lenses that embody the latest trends and innovations in eyewear.

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Where eyecare meets eyewear, and education, fashion and innovation mingle, Vision Expo East 2023 is on track to be the largest optical gathering the industry has experienced in years according to show organizers The Vision Council and RX.

Alexandria, VA – December 7, 2022 – Conference and Exhibit Hall Registration opens today for Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16-19, 2023 in New York City at the Javits Center.  The show’s organizers, The Vision Council and RX, are planning a robust Show experience, including a reimagined Show Floor layout, engaging programming and a premier education program.

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 1, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, today announce that NOW by Vision Expo, the trends showcase that debuted at Vision Expo East 2022, will return at Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16–19, 2023 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Alexandria, VA – (September 21, 2022) – Vision Expo West 2022 concluded on Saturday, September 17. The four-day event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sept. 14-17 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo, brought together thousands of members of the industry.

Alexandria, VA – August 25 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the line-up of events scheduled to take place on the Innovation Stage at Vision Expo West, taking place September 14-17 in Las Vegas.

Alexandria, VA – (August 11, 2022) – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo West, today share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2022, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 14 - 17, 2022.  

Alexandria, VA (August 8, 2022) – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today share details on The Panorama, a new Show Floor neighborhood planned for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14-17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center. The Panorama is designed to showcase cutting-edge technology in the vision industry.

Alexandria, VA (July 29, 2022) - The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to Vision Expo West 2022 on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST. Located in The Union, Booth #U23019, the Career Zone-Student Lounge will serve as a central hub for students and young professionals to network with participating companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. Vision Expo West 2022 will offer students exclusive registration benefits including free Exhibit Hall admission and access to complimentary education.  

Alexandria, VA (July 21, 2022) – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the OptiCon® @ Vision Expo program planned for Vision Expo West 2022, taking place September 14-17 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.  The Show’s educational program, together with OptiCon®@ Vision Expo, opens Wednesday, September 14, and the Exhibit Hall opens Thursday, September 15.

Alexandria, VA – June 23, 2022 – Registration opens today for Vision Expo West, taking place

September 14-17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center.  The show organizers, The Vision Council and RX, are planning a robust Show experience, including diverse Show Floor neighborhoods, the return of the Suites, engaging programming and events and a completely new education program.

Alexandria, VA – June 17, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that reservations are now being accepted at Vision Expo West’s partner hotels for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14-17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center. 

Alexandria, VA – May 31, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the new Educational Planning Committee and new members of the OptiCon Advisory Board that will oversee the education program for Vision Expo West 2022 and Vision Expo East 2023.   

Alexandria, VA – May 26, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that submissions are being accepted for Innovation Stage speakers, presentations and panels for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14-17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center.  

Alexandria, VA – April 6, 2022 – Vision Expo East 2022 concluded on Sunday, April 3. The four-day event, which took place March 31-April 3 at the Javits Center, marked Vision Expo’s first Show in New York City since 2019

Alexandria, VA – March 17, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place March 31-April 3 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Alexandria, VA – March 10, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share the line-up of events scheduled to take place at The Bridge during Vision Expo East 2022.

Alexandria, VA – March 1, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the finalists for the Fourth Annual OPTImum Retail Award, which celebrates independent boutique retailers by showcasing their products, stores, visions, and stories to the optical industry.  

Alexandria, VA – February 22, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today share that The Springs , Vision Expo’s neighborhood dedicated to emerging talent from around the globe, is accepting applications for new exhibitors.

As co-organizer of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is pleased to share with members that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to Vision Expo East 2022 on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Alexandria, VA – February 10, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce NOW by Vision Expo, a new eyewear trends showcase that will debut at Vision Expo East 2022, taking place March 31-April 3 in New York City, and will spotlight eyewear trends that are shaping the direction of the industry in a dynamic, design-centric space.

Alexandria, VA – February 8, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the education program developed by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place in-person from March 31 to April 3 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Alexandria, VA (February 7, 2022) – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that submissions are now being accepted for the Fourth Annual OPTImum Retail Award.

Alexandria, VA – February, 3 2022 –  The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, are pleased to announce the winner of the Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (edCFDA).

Alexandria, VA – February 2, 2022– The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that fashion innovator and author Dapper Dan will headline Vision Expo’s EYE2EYE educational Series.

The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today share that more than 240 exhibitors have committed to Vision Expo East to-date

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 14, 2021 – Registration is now open for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City from March 31-April 3, 2022.

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 3, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that applications are now being accepted for the second annual Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (edCFDA). The competition aims to identify and support emerging designers and promote their talent to the vision community.  

Alexandria, VA – September 9, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2021.
 

Alexandria, VA – September 8, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today share the latest VisionSAFE guidelines that will be in place for Vision Expo West, taking place September 22-25 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alexandria, VA – August 25, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, announce that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to Vision Expo West 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Alexandria, VA – August 20, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today reaffirm their commitment to hosting an in-person Vision Expo West in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo & Convention Center next month.

Alexandria, VA – August 18, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce the schedule of programming and events set to take place at Vision Expo West 2021.

Alexandria, VA – August 12, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that more than 275 exhibiting companies have committed to Vision Expo West 2021, taking place September 22-25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alexandria, VA – July 22, 2021 – Registration is now open for Vision Expo West 2021, taking place September 22-25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

CHICAGO – June 14, 2021 – Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight will present its 2021 Person of Vision Award to Marc Ferrara, CEO of Information Services, Jobson Medical Information, on Sept. 23, in conjunction with Vision Expo West.

Alexandria, VA – June 8, 2021 – Vision Expo East 2021 concluded on Saturday, June 5.  The four-day event, which took place for the first time in Orlando, Florida, from June 2-5 at the Orange County Convention Center, marked the first large-scale, in-person trade show for the vision care community since 2019 and brought together thousands of members of the industry.

Alexandria, VA – May 26, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the panels, discussions and education courses dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion planned for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Alexandria, VA – May 14, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the education program curated by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Alexandria, VA – May 14, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the education program curated by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Alexandria, VA – May 5, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that free registration for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida, will be extended indefinitely. 

Alexandria, VA – April 27, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, today announce that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo East 2021 on Saturday, June 5 from 10 am to 5 pm EDT.

Alexandria, VA – April 26, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that more than 200 exhibiting companies have committed to Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center.

Alexandria, VA – April 13, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announce that the National Optometric Association (NOA) will host an upcoming Regional Meeting on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 at Vision Expo East, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center.

Alexandria, VA – April 5, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announce that the Professional Opticians of Florida will join Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida, as an official supporter.

Alexandria, VA – March 22, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announce that registration for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center, is open under the banner of ONE Vision – ONE Focus – ONE Future.

Alexandria, VA – March 17, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that VisionSAFE, the comprehensive set of health and safety guidelines, policies and resources designed to support a safe experience at Vision Expo East 2021, has been updated with specific guidelines for exhibitors.

CHICAGO (Feb. 23, 2021) – Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest voluntary eye health organization, has announced that the 2021 Prevent Blindness Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament will take place on Wed., June 2, at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with Vision Expo East. Registration and lunch begin at 12 p.m. ET, and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. ET.
 

Alexandria, VA – February 22, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the launch of VisionSAFE, an initial comprehensive set of health and safety guidelines, policies and resources designed to support a safe experience at Vision Expo East 2021, which is scheduled to take place June 2-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
 

Alexandria, VA – January, 29, 2021 –The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announced that Vision Expo East 2021, originally scheduled to take place at the Javits Center in New York City from May 25-28, 2021, will now take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 2-5, 2021. The Show’s educational program, together with OptiCon®@Vision Expo, will open Wednesday, June 2 and exhibits will open Thursday, June 3.