The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, will run from 4 to 6 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Bright Eyes • New Horizons,” the fair will host more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, positioning itself as a comprehensive sourcing platform for smart eyewear, eye care, sports eyewear, frames, lenses and more. The event matters because it reflects an industry in transition, driven by technological innovation, sustainability and demographic change.
HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam noted that AI-powered smart glasses recorded global shipments of 8.7 million units last year, a year-on-year increase of 322%, underscoring the sector’s strong growth momentum. The fair will spotlight these advances, with exhibitors presenting smart eyewear featuring augmented reality, AI voice assistants, real-time translation, 4K recording and navigation functions. At the same time, the silver economy is fuelling demand for vision care products such as progressive lenses, smart reading glasses and bone-conduction audio glasses. These trends signal that eyewear is moving beyond vision correction into health management and connected living.
The fair’s international appeal is evident from pre-registered buyers representing leading retailers and distributors worldwide, including Capitol Optical (Singapore), Eyespace Eyewear (UK), Grand Optik (Indonesia) and Vision Plus (US). The Brand Name Gallery will showcase some 200 renowned brands, while the debut of Daegu Health College from Korea will bring innovative products from local eyewear companies. The presence of industry associations from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, ASEAN, Korea and the Fukui Optical Association further reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a regional sourcing hub.
Beyond the exhibition floor, the fair will host a series of forums and seminars covering smart eyewear, performance eyewear, testing and certification. The 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium on 5 November will bring together experts from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Australia, the UK and the US to discuss paediatric eye care, digital eye strain, dry eye management and collaborative care between optometrists and ophthalmologists. The 26th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition will also hold its award ceremony on the opening day, with a new Technology Concept Award encouraging students to integrate creativity and technology.
The fair will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, integrating online and offline elements. The Click2Match smart business-matching platform will run until 13 November, and the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App will allow buyers to bookmark suppliers and access product details during the physical event. These digital tools extend business opportunities beyond the three-day fair, helping exhibitors and buyers maintain engagement.
For those seeking further details, the Hong Kong International Optical Fair website provides event information, while the event programme outlines the full schedule. Information on the 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium is also available, and the HKTDC’s Media Room offers additional resources. The HKTDC, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub through international exhibitions, conferences and business missions. For more information, visit www.hktdc.com/aboutus. The original release is available on www.newmediawire.com.
