About this expo
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair serves as a leading international trade show for the optical industry, firmly established as one of Asia's top trade and sourcing platforms for eyewear. This annual event brings together professionals from across the globe, facilitating business connections and showcasing the latest innovations. The upcoming edition is scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 November 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The fair features a comprehensive range of core exhibit sectors, including Frames, Lenses, Contact Lenses & Accessories, Kids Eyewear, Sporting and Professional Eyewear, Smart Eyewear, Optometric Instruments & Machinery, Diagnostic Instruments, and a Brand Name Gallery. Past editions have attracted a significant number of participants, with over 780 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions in 2017, and approximately 12,000 buyers from 92 countries and regions in 2025. Exhibitors and buyers from various regions, including the Chinese mainland, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, have been represented through dedicated pavilions.
Participants benefit from an effective one-stop sourcing platform enhanced by an EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. This model incorporates the "Click2Match" online smart business matching platform and the "Scan2Match" function on the HKTDC Marketplace App, designed to maximize networking and sourcing efficiency. These features extend business opportunities, connect exhibitors with decision-makers, and help improve loyalty and return on investment for those meeting existing customers. The fair is exclusively open to professionals.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved event.
- Held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
- Over 780 exhibitors (2017) and approximately 12,000 buyers (2025).
- Features concurrent events like the Hong Kong Optometric Symposium (23rd edition in 2025) and the Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition (25th edition in 2025).
- Annual event for professionals.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 4 to 6 November 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA).
What industries and products are covered?+
It covers the optical industry, featuring products such as Frames, Lenses, Contact Lenses & Accessories, Kids Eyewear, Sporting and Professional Eyewear, Smart Eyewear, Optometric Instruments & Machinery, Diagnostic Instruments, and Eyewear Accessories.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
The fair is open to professionals. It offers an EXHIBITION+ hybrid model including "Click2Match" and "Scan2Match" for business matching. Free admission badges were available for registration in past editions (2015, 2017, 2025).
What are the practical participation details?+
The "Click2Match" online business matching platform for the 2025 edition operated from 29 October to 14 November. For the 2023 edition, it operated from 1 to 17 November.