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

Show Organizers Open Application for the Vision Expo Global Talent Search

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 3, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that applications are now being accepted for the second annual Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of…

The Vision Council Launches Advancing Diversity & Inclusion: A Cornell Certificate for Optical Professionals

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 15, 2021 – The Vision Council today announces the launch of Advancing Diversity & Inclusion: A Cornell…

Vision Expo West 2021 Draws Over 200 Students and Young Professionals to Show

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 1, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that more than 200 students and young professionals attended Vision Expo West 2021. On the final day of the Show, the Career Zone-Student Lounge offered students and young…

ShopVISION Releases Buyer Engagement Data

Alexandria, VA – Oct. 29, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that ShopVISION, the global digital sourcing platform for the vision care community, has doubled in size following its launch in June 2021 with over 4,600 products and 390…

Vision Expo West 2021 Concludes Show in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 30, 2021 – Vision Expo West 2021 concluded on Saturday, September 25. The four-day event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sept. 22–25 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo, brought together thousands of members of the industry.

Organizers of Vision Expo Announce that Vision Expo+ will be Offered from September 27-October 3

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 25, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that Vision Expo+, a free digital extension of the Vision Expo experience that debuted at Vision Expo East 2021, will be offered next week following Vision Expo West from…

Show Organizers Release Details on Opening Night Party and other Special Events Planned for Vision Expo

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 9, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2021.

“We are excited to offer our attendees ample opportunities to safely…

The Vision Council and RX, Organizers of Vision Expo, Share VisionSAFE Guidelines for Vision Expo West 2021

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 8, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today share the latest VisionSAFE guidelines that will be in place for Vision Expo West, taking place September 22–25 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The…

Vision Expo West 2021 Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Series of Interactive Panels

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 3, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the panels and discussions dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion planned for Vision Expo West 2021, taking place September 22–25 at the Sands Expo &…

Vision Expo West 2021 to Host the Career Zone-Student Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 25

Alexandria, VA – August 25, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce that the Career Zone-Student Lounge will return to…