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
Member Benefits Exploration Webinar
The Vision Council invites you to attend our Member Benefits webinar to learn more about our robust benefits package. As you consider joining The Vision Council, you will not want to miss this opportunity to explore how we can best serve and support you.
Vision Expo West 2025
-The Vision Council, co-owner of Vision Expo, looks forward to welcoming you to Las Vegas in September 2025! Vision Expo West, taking place September 17-20 at The Venetian Expo, will showcase cutting-edge technology, trending product launches, and exclusive educational content to serve the entire industry. The reimagined event experience promises abundant opportunities for exhibitors and attendees to connect as one community among the energy of Las Vegas, to discover the future of eyewear, eyecare and innovation.
Registration for Vision Expo West will open in early June and we look forward to sharing more details in the coming months. In the meantime, if we can offer any support as you make arrangements to attend the show, please contact Bonnie Whitfield, Director of Member Services, at bwhitfield@thevisioncouncil.org.
You will not want to miss this opportunity to capture the attention of the entire vision community. We'll see you in Las Vegas!
Vision Expo West 2025 Technical Meetings
Please join us for any or all of the technical meetings at Vision Expo West on September 17, beginning at 8 a.m. pacific.
These are member only events and all meetings will be held in The Venetian Convention & Expo Center; Meeting Room #404.
Retail Division Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a division meeting of the Retail Division on September 17 at 9am pacific. This is a member only event. Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #301/302.
Eyewear & Accessories Division Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a division meeting of the Eyewear & Accessories Division on September 17 at 12:30pm pacific. This is a member only event. Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #301/302.
Government & Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a meeting of the Government and Regulatory Affairs committee on September 17 at 10am pacific. This is a member only event. Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #307.
Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a meeting of the Marketing & Communications committee on September 17 at 11am pacific. This is a member only event. Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #307.
Technology and Healthcare Divisions Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for the division meeting of the Technology and Healthcare Divisions on September 17 at 11am pacific. This is a member only event.
Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #301/302.
LLLPT Division Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a division meeting of the Lens, Lab, and Lens Processing Technology Division on September 17 at 12:30pm pacific. This is a member only event.
Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #404.
Emerging Optical Leaders Committee Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for a meeting of the EOL committee on September 17 at 5pm pacific. This is a member only event.
Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Expo Meeting Rooms #404.
All Member Meeting VEW 2025
Please join us for the All Member Meeting on September 19 at 8am pacific. This is a member only event. Meeting will be held in The Venetian Las Vegas, Main Stage on the Show Floor.
Save the Date for Executive Summit 2026
-You will not want to miss the 2026 event held January 26-28 in Amelia Island, Florida! The Vision Council’s annual Executive Summit brings together industry leaders for several days of executive level networking and leadership development. Designed to illuminate the dynamic changes ahead for the vision community from a balanced global perspective and provide concrete approaches to confronting these challenges, the Executive Summit includes a robust schedule of interactive panels and presentations by industry experts, as well as dedicated networking sessions. More information and details on how to register will come soon!