Meetings and Events
The Vision Council creates opportunities for strategic relationship-building and networking by facilitating industry events and offering members access to exclusive programming at industry forums.
As the co-owner of Vision Expo, a trade-only conference and exhibition held twice a year – Vision Expo East in New York City and Vision Expo West in Las Vegas – The Vision Council helps curate the ultimate marketplace for the vision community to connect and conduct business. Revenue from Vision Expo supports The Vision Council’s mission to promote growth in the vision industry through education, advocacy, research, consumer outreach, strategic relationship building and industry forums.
The Vision Council also facilitates and participates in a variety of events including members-only Division and Committee meetings, professional forums, and a yearly Executive Summit.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Vision Expo East 2025
As co-owner of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is excited to welcome its members to Vision Expo East’s new location in Orlando, Florida. The show will take place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from February 19–22, 2025. This show will also mark the debut of its new brand identity, a transformation that not only reflects the future of fashion and innovation but also reinforces a commitment to building a stronger community. Vision Expo’s rebrand includes a refreshed logo, enhanced branding, streamlined and simplified event navigation, improved programming, and a host of exciting new features.
2024 Market inSights Report Webinar
We invite you to join us for a webinar diving into The Vision Council’s highly anticipated 2024 Market inSights report, a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the U.S. optical market.
2025 Emerging Optical Leaders Retreat
Join us for the Emerging Optical Leaders Retreat!
The Vision Council is excited to invite you to the EOL Retreat in Dallas, TX on April 22-23, 2025.
This exclusive event is hosted by The Vision Council’s Emerging Optical Leaders Committee.
Lab Leadership Forum 2025
The Lab Leadership Forum Comes to Dallas in 2025!
The Vision Council is excited to invite you to the Lab Leadership Forum in Dallas, TX on April 24-25, 2025. Join us for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration with industry executives.