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 Announces Exclusive Schedule of Programming for The Bridge

Alexandria, VA – March 9, 2023 –The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share the schedule of events to take place at The Bridge during…

Amaya Moore Awarded Scholarship from The Vision Council to Attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Opticianry Program

Alexandria, VA – March 7, 2023 – Funded by members and supporters of The Vision Council, the Opening Your Eyes Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) charity designed to provide financial assistance and career opportunities to minority high school seniors throughout…

Vision Expo East Announces Dynamic Opticianry Education Content

Alexandria, VA – February 23, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, announced details for its opticianry education content presented under the OptiCon® @ Vision Expo umbrella during Vision Expo East 2023, taking place from March 16-19…

Vision Expo East Announces Keynote Speaker

Alexandria, VA – February 17, 2023 – Vision Expo East presented and organized by The Vision Council, and RX (Reed Exhibitions), announced Jason Romero, a legally blind ultra-runner, as the keynote speaker, as the annual…

CAREER ZONE OFFERS NETWORKING FOR OPTICAL INDUSTRY STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AT VISION EXPO EAST 2023

Alexandria, VA – February 7, 2023 – The Vision Council is pleased to share that Career Zone will return to Vision Expo East on Saturday, March 18 from 10-4pm. Located at booth F3162 within the Javits Center, the Career Zone is a student lounge designed as a central hub for OD…

NOW AT VISION EXPO EAST EXTENDS SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO FEB. 15

Alexandria, VA – February 2, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that the deadline for eyewear exhibitors to submit their most innovative frame or lens product for inclusion in the specially curated NOW Pavilion has been extended to…

CALL FOR AWARD SUBMISSIONS - INDEPENDENT BOUTIQUE OPTICAL RETAILERS INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR STORIES FOR VISION EXPO’S 5TH ANNUAL OPTImum RETAIL AWARD

Alexandria, VA – January 31, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that submissions are now being accepted for the 5th Annual OPTImum Retail Award scheduled to be presented at Vision Expo East on Friday, March 17th in New York City. …

Announcing New NOW Awards @ VISION EXPO East 2023

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Launched in 2022, the NOW Pavilion at Vision Expo East 2023 will feature a curated selection of frames and lenses that embody the latest trends and innovations in eyewear. Participating exhibitors are invited to submit products as a…

VISION EXPO EAST 2023 TO HOST LARGEST US OPTICAL INDUSTRY GATHERING IN RECENT YEARS, MARCH 16-19 IN NEW YORK CITY

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Where eyecare meets eyewear, and education, fashion and innovation mingle, Vision Expo East 2023 is on track to be the largest optical gathering the industry has experienced in years according to show organizers The Vision Council and RX.…

The Vision Council Concludes 2023 Executive Summit in Austin, Texas

Alexandria, VA – Jan. 12, 2023 – The Vision Council’s 2023 Executive Summit kicked off on Monday, January 9 with a welcome reception hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, and continued through Wednesday, January 11.

Taking place in Austin, Texas, a new host…