Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November

The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair is scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKMOA), the event will feature over 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions.

Under the theme ‘Bright Eyes • New Horizons’, the fair will showcase a variety of products including smart eyewear, eye care solutions, sports and specialist eyewear, frames, and lenses. HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam noted that the industry is seeing significant growth in technological innovation, highlighting that global shipments of AI-powered smart glasses reached 8.7 million units last year, a 322% year-on-year increase.

The event aims to serve as a sourcing platform for global brands and suppliers from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Asia, Europe, and the United States, focusing on market trends, sustainability, and design innovation.