The 35th China International Optical Fair (CIOF2024) will be held from September 10 to 12, 2024 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. Co-organized by several organizations, including the China Optical Association and China Light International Holdings Limited, and co-organized by Orient International Exhibitions Limited, CIOF2024 is an important annual event for the global optical industry that showcases technological breakthroughs, digital innovations, and exquisite designs in international and Chinese optical products.
The exhibition is expected to attract more than 670 exhibitors, including 99 international exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, who will promote some 200 global brands. Exhibitors will showcase a wide range of the latest optical products from eyeglass frames, sunglasses, sun clips and lenses to contact lenses, as well as all types of optical products from raw materials for manufacturing eyeglass frames, lenses and eyewear accessories to 3D glasses, smart glasses, Bluetooth glasses, translation glasses, digital lenses, vision testing equipment, machinery, optometry and ophthalmic instruments. Medical optics is also a new focus of CIOF2024.
The breakdown of exhibits at the fair was as follows (some exhibitors were involved in more than one business):
Frames: 71%
Sunglasses: 48%
Lenses: 25%
Contact lenses: 34%
Vision test equipment and processing machinery: 38%
Raw materials: 10%
Other: 2%
Fair Highlights
1. Global Optical Industry Event: CIOF2024 is an important annual event for the global optical industry, attracting exhibitors and visitors worldwide.
2. Fusion of Technology and Design: The exhibition will showcase the latest technological breakthroughs and exquisite designs of international and Chinese optical products.
3. Large-scale Exhibition Area: over 55,000 square meters of exhibition space, providing ample display space for exhibitors.
4. Diversified Exhibitors: Over 670 exhibitors, including 99 international exhibitors, will promote approximately 200 global brands from 17 countries and regions.
5. Chinese Designer Brands Zone: A special “Chinese Designer Brands” zone was set up to promote local eyewear design and brand building.
6. International Designer Village: The International Designer Village, set up in Hall 1B, showcases several international designer brands.
7. New Focus on Medical Optics: Medical Optics became the new focus of CIOF2024, reflecting the trend of the eyewear industry in the medical field.
8. Abundant Professional Activities: Several professional lectures, new product launches, seminars, panel discussions and training courses will be held during the exhibition to promote industry exchanges.
9. First-time Exhibitors: CIOF2024 will also welcome some first-time exhibitors such as KHROMIS, Retro IWAMOTO, ANNE & VALENTIN. The first-time exhibitors will bring their signature products to add freshness to the show.
10. Machinery and Equipment Zone: A special Machinery and Equipment Zone is set up to showcase the latest eyewear production technology and vision testing equipment.
11. International Media Coverage: CIOF2024 will receive extensive attention from global optical publications and media (Optical World, 20/20 Europe, Four Plus Media, Optical Journal, etc.), which enhances the international influence of the show.
12. Comprehensive exhibit assortment: from frames, sunglasses, reading glasses, clip-on sunglasses, and lenses to contact lenses, as well as vision test equipment and processing machinery, covering all areas of the eyewear industry.
These highlights reflect CIOF2024’s position as Asia’s and the world’s leading exhibition for the optical industry, providing a platform for exhibitors and visitors to communicate, showcase and learn.
