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industry through more than 380 exhibiting Expo+ was delivered through ShopVISION, Vision
companies, cutting-edge continuing education Expo’s global sourcing platform, and sessions
and engaging programming. Additionally, that took place at the Innovation Stage were
attendees had access to established luxury available to view in an on-demand format on
fashion houses and the latest exclusive the platform by prior registration. These were
upmarket boutiques at The Suites. offered on a complimentary basis to all eye care
providers, buyers and all VEW 2022 exhibitors.
Adding to the excitement and depth of
the show were new campaigns unveiled by The next Vision Expo East will take place at
industry majors such as Safilo; announcements the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from 16
of new products and technologies; and the to 19 March 2023, while Vision Expo West 2023 is
presentation of cutting-edge technologies scheduled for 27 to 30 September.
and innovations. At the same time, there was
enthusiasm around sustainability and improving
the way the industry is doing things toward the
environment.

The all-new education program offered more
than 320 hours of learning, ranging from the
latest business strategies and optical technology
to patient care and innovations. OptiCon
presented education programmes and exhibits
for opticians, contact lens professionals, allied
ophthalmic professionals, optical assistants
and office managers, frame buyers and lab
technicians.
This year, the Innovation Stage was the venue
for collaborative learning and the EYE2EYE
Series panels, an educational series of interactive
panels featuring industry experts in discussion
on topics ranging from fashion trend forecasts
to tactics for refining patient care. Meanwhile,
many key industry groups and supporters
hosted parties, special events and networking
sessions throughout the show.

Students got the opportunity to connect with
optical companies that are actively recruiting,
to explore career resources at the Career Zone-
Student Lounge.
Prevent Blindness, the leading volunteer eye
health and safety organization dedicated to
fighting blindness and saving sight in the US,
hosted its Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament.

Vision Expo+, a free digital extension of
the Vision Expo experience was offered again
for nine days in September. This meant that
members of the community from around the
globe could check out online showrooms from
the event’s exhibitors and record content. Vision

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