News Releases

The Vision Council is a non-profit trade association that serves member companies in diverse segments of the optical industry, from family-owned businesses to global companies. Access The Vision Council’s press releases below. For media inquiries, please reach out to Chelsea Pillsbury at cpillsbury@thevisioncouncil.org.

Latest News From The Vision Council

Vision Expo West 2022 to Debut The Panorama

Alexandria, VA – August 8, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today share details on The Panorama, a new Show Floor neighborhood planned for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14-17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center. The Panorama…

The Career Zone-Student Lounge Returns to Vision Expo West 2022

Alexandria, VA – July 29, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to Vision Expo West 2022 on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. Located in The Union, Booth #U23019, the…

The Vision Council Grows Market Research Team with Two New Appointments

Alexandria, VA – July 26, 2022 – The Vision Council is pleased to share two new appointments to the organization’s Market Research team. Kris Stevens joins The Vision Council as the new Data and Analytics Manager and Dianella Maalem joins as the new Research Manager. Stevens and…

Opening Your Eyes: The Vision Council Scholarship Fund Expands to Seven Additional Institutions

Alexandria, VA – July 25, 2022 – The Vision Council today announces that the Opening Your Eyes: The Vision Council Scholarship Fund is expanding to seven additional institutions within the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), including: Daytona State College (FL),…

Show Organizers Share Details on OptiCon® Educational Program Planned for Vision Expo West 2022

Alexandria, VA – July 22, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the OptiCon®@Vision Expo program planned for…

Show Organizers Celebrate First Anniversary of ShopVISION, Vision Expo's Global Digital Sourcing Platform

Alexandria, VA – July 21, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, hosted a webinar last week on Wednesday, July 13 during which the Show organizers shared key, first-year milestones and exciting updates for ShopVISION, Vision Expo’s global digital…

The Vision Council Concludes Successful 2022 National Sunglasses Day Campaign

Alexandria, VA – July 1, 2022 – On June 27, The Vision Council brought the importance of ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear to life through a successful National Sunglasses Day campaign.

The Vision Council encouraged members and the industry at large to participate by…

The Vision Council Releases Focused inSights 2022: Sunglasses Snapshot

Alexandria, VA – June 27, 2022 – Today, National Sunglasses Day, The Vision Council has released the Focused inSights 2022: Sunglasses Snapshot. The report is the second of The Vision Council’s Focused inSights reports—in-depth special interest reports on rotating topics—to be…

Registration Now Open for Vision Expo West 2022, taking place September 14-17 in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – June 23, 2022 – Registration opens today for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14–17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center. The show organizers, The Vision Council and RX, are planning a robust Show experience, including diverse…

The Vision Council Concludes Regional Connection Series Event in Chicago

Alexandria, VA – June 16, 2022 – The Vision Council hosted its first Regional Connection Series Event yesterday, Wednesday, July 15, in Chicago, IL, marking the launch of the organization’s new event…