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

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Elects New Vice Chair

Alexandria, VA – Oct. 20, 2022 – As the Secretariat to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for Ophthalmic Optics, The Vision Council is pleased to share that Lauren Bianchi, Director, Global Quality & Compliance at…

The Vision Council Opens Registration for the 2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9–11 in Austin, Texas

Alexandria, VA – Oct. 6, 2022 – The Vision Council announces that registration is now open for the 2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9–11, 2023 at a new host site, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa,…

Vision Expo West 2022 Concludes Show in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 21, 2022 – Vision Expo West 2022 concluded on Saturday, September 17. The four-day event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sept. 14–17 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo, brought together thousands of members of the industry.

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Vision Expo+, a Digital Extension of Vision Expo, will be Offered September 15-23

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 12, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that Vision Expo+, a complimentary digital extension of the Vision Expo experience, will be offered from Thursday, September 15 to Friday, September 23, 2022. Vision Expo+…

The Vision Council Releases Consumer inSights Q2 2022 Report

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 9, 2022 – The Vision Council has released the Consumer inSights Q2 2022 Report. The latest report to be released from The Vision Council’s new inSights Research Program, it includes a summary of an on-going consumer survey about vision correction, eye…

The Vision Council Receives 2022 Power of Associations Silver Award for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 8, 2022 – The Vision Council earned a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

“Fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive…

Show Organizers Release Dynamic Schedule of Programming and Speakers Planned

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 25, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the line-up of events scheduled to take place on the Innovation Stage at Vision Expo West, taking place September 14–17 in Las Vegas.…

The Vision Council Shares Schedule of Exclusive Member Events Planned for Vision Expo West 2022

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 24, 2022 – The Vision Council, co-organizer of Vision Expo, today shares the schedule of member events planned for Vision Expo West 2022, taking place September 14–17 in Las Vegas. From a complimentary hike at Red Rocks State Park—which is open to all…

Show Organizers Announce Dynamic, Reimagined Floor Plan for Vision Expo East 2023

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 22, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share plans for an exciting and reimagined Show Floor layout that will debut at Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16–19 at the Javits Center in New York City. The new layout…

Show Organizers Release Details on Opening Night Party and Other Special Events Planned For Vision Expo West 2022

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 11, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo West, today share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2022, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas,…