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 East 2022 to Host the Career Zone-Student Lounge on Saturday, April 2

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 16, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to Vision Expo East 2022 on Saturday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Located in Booth #P1265 in The Park, the…

Show Organizers Introduce NOW by Vision Expo, a New Eyewear Trends Showcase that will Debut at Vision Expo East 2022 in New York City

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 10, 2022 –The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce NOW by Vision Expo, a new eyewear trends showcase that will debut at Vision Expo East 2022, taking place March 31–April 3 in New York City, and will spotlight eyewear trends…

Show Organizers Announce Education Program Planned for Vision Expo East 2022 in New York City

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 8, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the education program developed by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place in-person from March 31 to April 3 at the Jacob Javits Center in…

Organizers of Vision Expo Invite Independent Boutique Retailers to Submit Their Stories for Consideration

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 7, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that submissions are now being accepted for the Fourth Annual OPTImum Retail Award.

The award celebrates independent boutique retailers by showcasing their products,…

Show Organizers Announce Winner of the Vision Expo Global Talent Search

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 3, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, are pleased to announce the winner of the Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (edCFDA). Port Tanger is the…

Show Organizers Announce Dapper Dan as Keynote Speaker for Vision Expo East 2022

Alexandria, VA – Feb. 2, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that fashion innovator and author Dapper Dan will headline Vision Expo’s EYE2EYE educational Series. The series, which launched at Vision Expo East in 2019, features a line-…

The Vision Council Concludes Virtual Annual Business Meeting

Alexandria, VA – Jan. 25, 2022 – The Vision Council hosted its Annual Business Meeting in a virtual format yesterday, Monday January 24. Presented under the banner of “It’s All Connected,” the meeting included a welcome address from Karen Roberts, The Vision Council’s Chair,…

More than 240 Exhibitors Commit to Vision Expo East 2022, taking Place In-Person from March 31-April 3 at the Javits Center

Alexandria, VA – Jan. 20, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today share that more than 240 exhibitors have committed to Vision Expo East to-date. Vision Expo East 2022 will take place from March 31–April 3 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York…

how Organizers Announce Added Benefits and Deadline Extension for the Vision Expo Global Talent Search

Alexandria, VA – Jan. 11, 2022 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that the deadline to apply for the second annual Vision Expo Global Talent Search has been extended to Monday, January 17, 2022. Supported by the eyewear designers of the…

Registration Now Open for Vision Expo East 2022

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 15, 2021 – Registration is now open for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City from March 31–April 3, 2022. The show organizers, The Vision Council and RX, are planning an extensive Show experience featuring a new neighborhood, several…