HONG KONG | The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will take place this November.
Under the theme of "Seeing is Believing," the Fair features innovative, state-of-the-art eyewear designs and products, bringing together industry players to facilitate new business opportunities.
"This year’s Hong Kong International Optical Fair, a long-standing industry highlight for over 30 years, is more international than ever, attracting more than 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions,” said Sophia Chong, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC.
“The fair reflects the dynamic evolution in eyewear design and technology. Exhibitors worldwide are aligning their products with key trends in technology, lifestyle, functionality and sustainability to capture expanded market opportunities.”
Hong Kong has been ranked as the world's third-largest exporter of eyewear and frames. The total export value of Hong Kong's eyewear, lenses and frames is estimated to have reached HK$19.9 billion in 2023, signalling substantial growth.
The intelligent eyewear sector has emerged as an industry focal point. The global market exceeded HK$40 billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass HK$100 billion by 2029.
Exhibitors from around the globe will present their latest offerings at the fair, and Prominent Hong Kong brands will also be present.
This year’s Optical Fair will feature several group pavilions, including those from Mainland China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, as well as the Visionaries of Style and HKOMA Pavilion. Pavilions will also be from cities in Mainland China, including Danyang in Jiangsu, Jiaojiang in Zhejiang, Shenzhen in Guangdong, and Yingtan in Jiangxi.
The Brand Name Gallery, the focal point of the Fair, will showcase over 200 renowned global brands. Other zones will present a broad spectrum of eyewear products, including Smart Eyewear, Contact Lenses and accessories, the Designer Café pavilion, Sporting and professional Eyewear, Kids' Eyewear and reading Glasses, Lenses, Frames and parts, Eyewear Accessories, Diagnostic Instruments, and Optometric Instruments, Equipment, and machinery.
Some highlighted brands and products include the Solos AirGo Vision, Reform Eyewear, Yagioka Eyewear, Winky International Limited, Rosie Allan, Nano Vista Children's Sports Eyewear, and many more.
The 22nd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium will be held on the 7th of November. Jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this year's symposium will focus on myopia control and prevention.
The HKTDC and HKOMA will also run the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition under Be Bold to foster Hong Kong's creativity and innovation. Results will be announced during the Hong Kong International Optical Fair.
Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, exhibitors and buyers can meet online through the Click2Match business matching platform and attend the physical fair until the 15th of November. Buyers can also use the Scan2Match feature of the HKTDC Marketplace App.
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from the 6th to the 8th of November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
