Why Attend
Vision Expo brings the vision community together to experience what’s happening now and what’s coming next. From new thinking in patient care to emerging technology and standout eyewear, it’s a place to step outside the day-to-day, exchange ideas and reconnect with the people shaping the industry.
Come away with fresh perspective, meaningful connections and new energy for what you do.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Vision Expo
Feel the Energy of the Vision Community:
Connect with people who understand your work and care about where the industry is headed. Reconnect with familiar faces and become part of a broader community.
Education That Makes an Impact:
Yes, you can earn continuing education credits, but the real value is what happens after you get home. Hear new perspectives, challenge the way you think and find ideas that can make a difference in your day-to-day work.
See What Everyone Will Be Talking About Next:
What’s around the corner for eyecare and eyewear? Vision Expo gives you an early look at the technologies, products and ideas beginning to reshape the industry.
Find Your Next Favorite Frame:
See standout collections in person and discover independent designers alongside leading brands. Some things simply don’t translate through a screen.
Make Meaningful Connections:
The best conversations aren’t always planned. They happen over coffee, between sessions and in the moments that make being together matter.
Experience Innovation Firsthand:
See new technology in action and ask the questions that matter to you. Get a better sense of what could work in your own practice or business.
Bring Home Ideas You Can Use:
The best event takeaways don’t stay in a notebook. Find practical ideas that can help you solve a challenge, rethink an approach or make something work better when you return home.
Expand Your Perspective:
Step outside your usual circle and hear from people across eyecare, eyewear, business, design and technology.
Reconnect With What Inspires You:
The day-to-day can make it easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Take a few days to see the creativity and progress happening across the field and reconnect with what excites you about being part of it.
Help Shape What Comes Next:
Join the conversations influencing the future of eyecare and eyewear, and be part of where the industry goes next.
2026 Key Figures
8,000+
Industry Professionals
300+
Exhibiting Companies
80+
Countries Represented
66%
Decision Making Power
Who Can I Meet At Vision Expo?
- Optometrists and Doctors of Optometry
- Opticians and Optical Professionals
- Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Staff
- Practice Owners and Managers
- Optical Buyers and Retailers
- Eyewear Designers and Brands
- Lab Professionals and Technicians
- Technology and Innovation Leaders
- Educators, Students and Emerging Professionals
- Industry Associations and Partners
FAQs
Vision Expo is North America’s leading event for eyecare and eyewear. It brings the vision community together for continuing education, product discovery, industry insights and meaningful connection, all in one place.
Vision Expo 2027 will take place March 10–13, 2027, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you're attending for education, the exhibit hall or both, you'll experience four days of learning, discovery and connection in one of the industry's premier destinations.
Vision Expo is designed for professionals across the vision community, including optometrists, opticians, ophthalmic professionals, practice owners and teams, buyers, retailers, designers, lab professionals, educators, students and industry leaders.
No two days at Vision Expo look exactly the same. You might start with a CE course, explore new technology, discover an independent eyewear collection and end the day reconnecting with colleagues. The event is designed to give you the flexibility to build an experience around what matters most to you.
Yes. Vision Expo offers accredited continuing education across a wide range of clinical, technical and business topics. Courses are designed for eyecare and optical professionals at different stages of their careers.
No. Vision Expo offers different registration options depending on how you want to experience the event. You can attend the exhibit hall, participate in continuing education or combine both for a more complete Vision Expo experience.
You’ll find a broad mix of eyewear, lenses, medical and diagnostic technology, practice and business solutions, digital health, AI and emerging innovation. Vision Expo brings together established industry leaders alongside independent brands and newer companies.
Regional events can be valuable, but Vision Expo offers something different: the chance to experience more of the industry in one place. You can step outside your usual circle, hear new perspectives and see developments from across eyecare and eyewear.
Start by thinking about what you want to take home from the experience. Build your schedule around a few priorities, leave room for unexpected discoveries and make time to connect with people outside your usual network. Vision Expo is often most valuable when you balance planning with a little spontaneity.
To help provide a safe, professional environment for all attendees, children are not permitted in the conference or exhibit hall during Vision Expo.
If you're traveling with your family, professional in-room babysitting and childcare services are available through Jovie Hotel Sitters – Las Vegas. Additional information and booking options are available through Jovie Childcare Services – Las Vegas. We recommend making childcare arrangements in advance, as availability may be limited.