Hong Kong International Optical Fair 2026 will be held from November 4 to 6, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fair is a major international sourcing platform for the eyewear, optical, optometry, lenses, smart glasses, and vision-care industries. Buyers can source products ranging from designer frames and contact lenses to optometric instruments, eyewear manufacturing equipment, sporting eyewear, and increasingly important smart and sustainable eyewear technologies. The fair also operates through HKTDC’s hybrid sourcing ecosystem, with Click2Match online business matching running from October 28 to November 13 and extended sourcing activity on hktdc.com.
Exhibition highlights:
- International Optical Industry Sourcing Platform – The fair brings together eyewear brands, manufacturers, designers, lens suppliers, optical technology companies, equipment providers, and international buyers in one professional sourcing environment.
- Brand Name Gallery – A dedicated showcase presents established international eyewear brands and designer collections, helping buyers discover new branded products and fashion trends.
- Smart Glasses and Connected Eyewear – Smart eyewear is a major focus, reflecting the growing integration of AI, displays, cameras, translation, voice assistance, and connected technologies into glasses.
- Sustainable Eyewear – Dedicated fair content highlights environmentally responsible materials, production methods, and suppliers offering more sustainable eyewear solutions.
- Customised Eyewear – Buyers can explore personalised frames, advanced manufacturing technologies, new materials, and other solutions supporting customised optical products.
- Kids and Age-Specific Eyewear – Product showcases address the different requirements of children, adults, and ageing consumers, including comfort, protection, durability, and vision-care applications.
- Optical Technology and Professional Equipment – Beyond finished eyewear, the fair covers diagnostic instruments, optometric equipment, machinery, lenses, components, and technologies used by optical retailers and laboratories.
- Award-Winning Design and Innovation – The fair showcases award-winning eyewear designs alongside new technologies, designer collections, product launches, and emerging concepts.
- Online Business Matching – HKTDC’s Click2Match platform extends sourcing beyond the physical exhibition, enabling buyers and suppliers to identify and connect with potential partners before and after the show.
Key products to be presented at the trade show:
- Spectacle Frames
- Designer Eyewear
- Branded Eyewear
- Sunglasses
- Optical Lenses
- Contact Lenses
- Contact Lens Accessories
- Smart Glasses
- AI-Enabled Eyewear
- Kids Eyewear
- Reading Glasses
- Sporting Eyewear
- Professional Eyewear
- Customised Eyewear
- Sustainable Eyewear
- Eyewear Accessories
- Frames and Components
- Optical Raw Materials
- Diagnostic Instruments
- Optometric Instruments
- Optical Equipment
- Eyewear Manufacturing Machinery
- Lens Processing Equipment
- Optical Shop Fittings
- Retail Equipment
- Vision-Care Technologies
- IT Solutions for the Optical Industry
- Trade and Professional Services
An exhibition for those engaged in these industries:
- Eyewear Importers
- Eyewear Distributors
- Optical Wholesalers
- Optical Retailers
- Opticians
- Optometrists
- Ophthalmic and Vision-Care Professionals
- Eyewear Brands
- Fashion and Designer Eyewear Companies
- Frame Manufacturers
- Lens Manufacturers
- Contact Lens Companies
- Smart Eyewear Companies
- Optical Equipment Suppliers
- Optometric Equipment Buyers
- Optical Laboratories
- Eyewear OEM and ODM Buyers
- Department Stores
- Retail Chains
- E-Commerce Retailers
- Buying Offices
- Trading Companies
- Sourcing Agencies
- Product Development Teams
- International Procurement Professionals
Visitor Benefits (You can get the following benefits after review and confirmation by the organizer):
- Free Pre-Registration / e-Badge – HKTDC has offered free admission to pre-registered buyers and e-Badge users, while onsite registration has carried a fee. The fair is restricted to trade visitors aged 18 or above.
- Click2Match Business Matching – Buyers can use HKTDC’s smart business-matching platform from October 28 to November 13, extending sourcing and supplier communication beyond the three physical show days.
- Extended Online Sourcing – The HKTDC sourcing platform supports product and supplier discovery beyond the physical fair, with the 2026 online sourcing period running from October 4 to December 3.
- Specialised Product Zones – Dedicated areas make it easier to source frames, lenses, contact lenses, smart eyewear, sporting eyewear, diagnostic instruments, optical machinery, and other specialist categories.
- Industry Knowledge and Networking – Professional seminars, optical-industry programs, design showcases, and related events provide opportunities to identify trends and meet industry specialists.
The 2025 edition attracted 11,666 physical buyers from 92 countries and regions and 662 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, demonstrating the fair’s international sourcing reach.
Meet eyewear manufacturers, optical brands, lens suppliers, smart-glasses developers, optometric technology companies, and international buyers in Hong Kong and register in advance for Hong Kong International Optical Fair 2026.
