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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

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…

Momentum Builds for Vision Expo West 2021 as Show Organizers Reaffirm Commitment to Safe, In-Person Show

Alexandria, VA – August 20, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today reaffirm their commitment to hosting an in-person Vision Expo West in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo & Convention Center next month. The Show’s educational program, together with…

Show Organizers Release Schedule of Programming and Special Events Planned for Vision Expo West 2021

Alexandria, VA – August 18, 2021 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announce the schedule of programming and events set to take place at Vision Expo West 2021,…

More than 275 Exhibiting Companies Commit to Vision Expo West 2021

Alexandria, VA – August 12, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that more than 275 exhibiting companies have committed to Vision Expo West 2021, taking…

Show Organizers Announce Education Program Planned for Vision Expo West 2021 in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – July 30, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the education program curated by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo West 2021, taking place Sept. 22–25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada…

Opening Your Eyes: The Vision Council's Scholarship Fund Selects Seven Recipients

Alexandria, VA – July 26, 2021 – The Vision Council today announces that the selection committee for Opening Your Eyes: The Vision Council's Scholarship Fund has chosen the first round of scholarship recipients. Seven recipients were selected and notified this month. The…

Registration Now Open for Vision Expo West 2021

Alexandria, VA – July 23, 2021 – Registration is now open for Vision Expo West 2021, taking place September 22–25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Las Vegas…

The Vision Council Promotes National Sunglasses Day, Taking Place June 27

Alexandria, VA – June 17, 2021 – The Vision Council is promoting the importance of ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear through the celebration of National Sunglasses Day, taking place Sunday, June 27,…