International Optical Shows to Watch in Fall/Winter 2023

The hot summer season has just ended and in September we will have a new beginning, gradually moving into fall and winter. The entire optical world will also see its busiest eyewear ordering time period, which of course will be accompanied by optical trade shows around the globe. To make a long story short, let’s take a look at what other international optical shows are taking place for the remainder of 2023.

The 34^th China International Optics Fair

Exhibition Date	Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2023
Schedule	11 – 09 – 2023: 09:00 – 18:30 12 – 09 – 2023: 09:00 – 18:30 13 – 09 – 2023: 09:00 – 15:00
Organizers	China Optometric & Optical Association Sinolight International Holdings Corporation
Scope of Exhibits	Eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, corneal contact lenses, corneal contact lens solution, sunglasses, reading glasses, 3D glasses and other types of adult glasses, eyeglass cases, eyeglass cloths, eyeglass chains, eyeglass parts and accessories, eyeglasses manufacturing equipment, optometrists and dispensing instruments and equipments, eyeglasses special tools, the materials required for the production of eyeglasses, eyeglasses display props and eyeglasses store decorative design and so on.
Exhibition Venue	China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	55,000 m2

Vision Expo West 2023

Exhibition Date	Sep 28 – Sep 30, 2023
Schedule	28 – 09 – 2023: 09:30 – 18:30 29 – 09 – 2023: 09:30 – 18:30 30 – 09 – 2023: 09:30 – 15:00
Organizers	Reed Exhibitions Limited
Scope of Exhibits	Eyeglass frames, sports glasses, reading glasses, eyeglass cases, eyeglass chains, accessory sunglasses, contact lenses and related products, lenses, testing equipment, sunglasses, display cabinets/lighting equipment, myopia glasses, eyeglass store design, etc.
Exhibition Venue	The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, United States
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	246,000 m2

SILMO PARIS 2023

Exhibition Date	Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2023
Schedule	9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Organizers	Comexposium Group
Scope of Exhibits	Sunglasses, children’s glasses, sports glasses, reading glasses, contact lenses, protective special glasses, 3D glasses, glasses accessories, glasses manufacturing equipment, etc.
Exhibition Venue	Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, 93420 Villepinte
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	70,000 m2

International Optical Fair Tokyo

Exhibition Date	Oct 10-12, 2023
Schedule	10:00 am – 18:00 pm (10:00 – 17:00 on October 12)
Organizers	RX Japan Ltd.
Scope of Exhibits	Frames, Sunglasses, Reading Glasses, Lenses, Accessories, Examination/Testing Equipment, Machines, Contact Lenses, Ophthalmic Medical Equipment, Hearing Aids, IT Systems (Customer Management/Sales Management/Anti-theft, etc.)
Exhibition Venue	Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	115,420 m2

VISIONPLUS EXPO

Exhibition Date	Oct 17-18-19, 2023
Schedule	10:00 am – 18:00 pm
Organizers	FourPlus Media
Scope of Exhibits	Medical and Diagnostic Equipment Showcase, Diagnostic Devices, Mechanical Devices, Fully Automated Computerized Optometry, Surgical Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Lens Cutting Devices, Ophthalmic Instruments and Devices, Ophthalmic Surgical Equipment, Diagnostic Equipment and Devices, Refractive Instruments and Devices, Visual Axis Correcting Devices, Fashionable Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Spectacle Frames, Sunglasses, Sports and Protective Eyewear Products, Consumable Products for the Eyes, and Eye Protection Products, Accessories, Artificial Eyes, and Fabrics for Viewing Lenses and Lens, etc.
Exhibition Venue	Festival Arena Exhibition Center, Dubai
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	37,000 m2

OPTYKA 2023

Exhibition Date	Oct 20-22, 2023
Schedule	10:00 am – 18:00 pm (10:00 – 16:00 on October 22)
Organizers	MTP Group and the National Chamber of Optical Crafts and Trades
Scope of Exhibits	Spectacle frames, spectacle lenses, spectacle lenses, children’s special frames, orthopedic devices, special goggles, contact lenses, corneal contact lenses, sunglasses, amblyopia lenses, presbyopia lenses, and other types of adult lenses, eyeglasses cases, eyeglasses spare parts, eyeglasses manufacturing equipment, optometry and dispensing apparatus and equipment, eyeglasses special tools, eyeglasses care, production of glasses and the raw and auxiliary materials needed for the production of eyeglasses and related products, eyeglasses, glasses frames, eyeglasses books, eye medication, and so on.
Exhibition Venue	Poznan International Fair
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	110,000 m2

China Taizhou Int’l Optics Fair

Exhibition Date	Oct 20-21-22, 2023
Schedule	9:00 am – 18:00 pm
Organizers	Taizhou Optical Chamber of Commerce
Scope of Exhibits	Sunglasses, reading glasses, lenses, optical frames, glasses cases & accessories, lenses manufacturing & processing machinery, raw materials for glasses etc.
Exhibition Venue	Duqiao Glasses City
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	30,000 m2

Hong Kong International Optical Fair

Exhibition Date	Nov 8-9-10, 2023
Schedule	9:30 am – 18:30 pm (9:30 – 17:00 on Nov 10)
Organizers	HKTDC, HKOMA
Scope of Exhibits	Contact lens machine accessories, eye examination instruments, eyeglass accessories, eyeglass frames, lenses and components, children’s eyewear, IT solutions, optical instruments, equipment and machinery, reading glasses, store fixtures and fittings, smart glasses, sports and professional eyewear, and trade services.
Exhibition Venue	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	26, 800 m2

Xiamen International Optics Fair

Exhibition Date	Nov 23-25, 2023
Schedule	9:00 am – 18:00 pm
Organizers	Xiamen Optometric & Optical Association, Xiamen Conference & Exhibition Group Inc.
Scope of Exhibits	Branded eyewear, design exhibition area, sunglasses, optical frames, lenses, contact lenses, eyewear accessories, eyewear packaging accessories, optometric equipment, eyewear manufacturing equipment.
Exhibition Venue	China Xiamen International Exhibition and Conference Center
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	50, 000 m2

SILMO ISTANBUL 2023

Exhibition Date	Nov 23-26, 2023
Schedule	9:00 am – 18:00 pm
Organizers	24 Saat Fuarcılık
Scope of Exhibits	Spectacle frames, sunglasses, sports glasses, protective eyewear, spectacle cases, watches, optical glasses, contact lenses, contact lens accessories and repair equipment, sunglasses, optometry ophthalmic equipment and accessories, therapeutic instruments, optical workshop and laboratory instruments, eyeglasses parts and accessories, optical industry machines.
Exhibition Venue	ISTANBUL FAIR CENTER
Frequency	Once a Year
Exhibition Area	524, 900 m2

Every optician is in a different corner of the world, and the category of eyewear that each person deals with will be different, regardless, these optical shows are great destinations for you to purchase eyewear and make your decision based on your needs. Finally, I wish you all the best and a prosperous business.