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, 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

Market inSights Webinar - February 2026

In January, The Vision Council released its highly anticipated 2025 Market inSights with 2026 Forecast report, delivering an authoritative analysis of the U.S. optical market. 

We invite you to join us for a webinar on February 25 at 2 p.m. ET to dive deeper into this comprehensive analysis of U.S. optical industry performance, as well as to give you an opportunity to ask questions about this research and its impact on the optical community. 

Please note, the content of this webinar will be similar to the presentation given at January's Executive Summit.

Vision Expo 2026

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The Vision Council, co-owner of Vision Expo, is excited to welcome its members to Vision Expo 2026. Vision Expo is the most comprehensive trade show and conference event for the entire vision community, built for the industry by the industry. The event will take place March 11–14, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. 

Vision Expo 2026 Technical Meetings

Please join us for the technical meetings at the Orange County Convention Center.

MarComm Committee Meeting - March 2026

Please join us for the Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

Over the Counter Division Meeting March 2026

Please join us for the OTC Division Meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

Eyewear & Accessories Division Meeting March 2026

Please join us for the E&A Division Meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

Tentative Agenda

  • Welcome & Introductions - Jamie Shyer 
  • Fashion & Accessories Trends Forecast - Jessica Richards 
  • Market Insights and How They Impact E&A - Alysse Henkel 
  • Government Relations & Tariff Update - Omar Elkhatib & Rick Van Arnam 
  • Vision Expo Update - Mitch Barkley

LLLPT Division Meeting March 2026

Please join us for the LLLPT Division meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

Tentative Agenda

  • Welcome / Introductions - Tina Lahti, IOT 
    • Vice Chair Position 
  • Welcome to VE (New Products Showcase) - TBD 
  • Executive Summit Recap - Adam Winkleman, IOT 
  • Environmental Sustainability & Social Awareness Committee (ESSAC) - Justyna Grzegorczyk, VSP 
  • Standards Update - Michael Vitale, The Vision Council
    • Z80.1-2025, Z87.1-2025, Z80.3-2025 
  • Lab Leadership Forum (2026) - TBD 
  • Closing Items - Tina Lahti, IOT

Emerging Optical Leaders Committee Meeting March 2026

Please join us for the EOL Committee Meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

2026 Vision Expo Member Reception

The Vision Council’s casual member reception will take place at Descend 21 at The Hyatt Regency. A great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new connections in a relaxed environment, members are invited to mix and mingle over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during this exciting event.