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Three-Day virtual extension of the Vision Expo East 2021 experience

The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of Vision Expo, announced Vision Expo+, a free digital extension of the Vision Expo East experience that will be offered from June 3–5 in conjunction with Vision Expo East 2021 through ShopVISION, a new global sourcing platform. Vision Expo+ reflects an effort by the Show organizers to…

EssilorLuxottica presents its new Board of Directors

During EssilorLuxottica’s annual General Meeting shareholders approved all the names of the proposed directors who now sit on the new Board of Directors of the Company, including: Mr. Leonardo Del Vecchio, Mr. Francesco Milleri, Mr. Paul du Saillant, Mr. Romolo Bardin, Mr. Jean–Luc Biamonti, Ms. Marie–Christine Coisne–Roquette, Ms. Juliette Favre, Mr. JosĂ© Gonzalo, Ms. Swati…

Mido presents 2021 digital edition concept

Today, the Mido organizers presented the concept of the digital Mido 2021. It will take place from Saturday 5 to Monday 7 June. The international eyewear event goes on stage with an exceptional edition: a June appointment instead of the usual February dates and a virtual first, with a new 360° format that will bring…

Silmo Paris: Let´s enjoy real contact again!

The French government announced a plan to progressively release the country’s lock-down measures. This officially confirms what Silmo has anticipated: that trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions will be able to open. Beginning on June 30th, there will be no maximal capacity for such events, as long as the health measures still in force are observed….

Vision Expo extends free registration

The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announce that free registration for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 in Orlando, Florida, will be extended indefinitely. The decision to extend the free registration deadline is based on the recent, notable spike in attendee registration. Additionally, given the recent announcements regarding new…

tooz DevKit, a pair of smart glasses for developers, is launched in Germany

After a successful introduction in China, the first tooz Smart Glasses for software developers are now available in Germany. Since its foundation in 2018, the joint venture tooz technologies has worked on the further enhancement of its optical system and the integration into a mobile smart glasses solution for consumers.   Next generation of connected…

Satisloh launches new polishing machines: Multi-FLEX-2 and Multi-FLEX-2E

Satisloh launches its new generation of fully automated Rx-lens polishing machines. An excellent polishing process is integral to producing superior quality lenses. Because Satisloh continuously strives to help their customers reach peak efficiency and quality, they are releasing two new digital polishers so labs can choose the one that best meets their production needs. •…

Virtual session: Opening Your Eyes! The First Look at the Industry’s DEI survey results

The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, co-organizers of Vision Expo, announced the next Virtual EYE2EYE Series Session. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 6 from 7:30–9:00 pm EST, the session is titled Opening Your Eyes! The First Look at the Industry’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Results. Presented in collaboration with the American Academy…