Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008

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Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008

Dates : 6-8 November 2008 (Thursday - Saturday)
Venue : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Seeing is Believing

The array of choice in eyewear and other optical products at the Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008 promises to be better than ever. Over 500 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions bring buyers the very latest in design trends and technology for eyewear.

Height of Fashion – Visionaries of Style Section

Some of the world’s most exciting brands display their latest offerings in Visionaries of Style – Enjoy Your Vision in Life Section. These market leaders show the industry the way, pointing the path to profit through outstanding design backed by strong brand recognition. In 2007, the Section featured 16 brands including Beausoleil, gotti, HARRY LARY'S, Yellows Plus, m/m and more.

Trade Fair at a Glance

Focus of attention

All eyes turn to Hong Kong each year in November for the HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair. As one of the most professional and lively industry events in the region, it draws exhibitors and buyers from all over the world. For 16 years it has ranked, justifiably, as the industry's first choice in Asia.

Seeing eye to eye

In 2007, over 540 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions participated and 10,594 buyers from 97 countries and regions came to do business with them. It does not take 20/20 vision to see the huge potential for suppliers of optical frames, sunglasses, specialty eyeglasses, lenses, fittings, accessories, equipment and services.

Forward-looking industry

Hong Kong has its own flourishing optical industry. As the second largest supplier of spectacles and frames in the world (after Italy), Hong Kong is central to spectacles and international optical industry trading and has long been a sourcing hub of global importance. From January to October 2007, Hong Kong exported spectacles, lenses and frames to the value of US$1.4 billion.

Brands with vision

Brands at the cutting edge of fashion choose to exhibit in the Visionaries of Style – Enjoy Your Vision in Life Section. The decor and ambience are designed to enhance brand image and to complement the designs and the latest collections by elite international eyewear names.

Business outlook

Many of the fair's participants are retailers, always on the lookout for products and technologies to boost business. The Retail & Shop Design, Equipment & Technology Section houses exhibitors of furniture and fixtures, point-of-sale equipment and technologies which give the competitive edge to retail outlets and chains.

On the lookout for information

The Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008 will present a lineup of informative events and networking activities which add even more value to your participation.

The Optometric Conference will once again draw together acknowledged experts in their fields from around the globe to share insights and new developments with other professionals.
Seminars are popular features of the fair. For designers, manufacturers and retailers, the trend seminars are a must, shedding light on the direction of fashion in coming seasons. There are also seminars on issues which impact on the optical industry, such as industry trends, retail technology or the current state of important markets.

Creative insights

2008 will be the 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition. The winning entries will be displayed at the fair to show the rest of the world how Hong Kong designers have developed their style. There will also be a glimpse of exhibitors' creativity at the Booth Design Competition.

Why wait?

It is never too early to do a clever thing. Book your space at the Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008 today. And mark your diary: 6 to 8 November 2008.

Winning combination

The Hong Kong Optometric Conference offers industry professionals the opportunity to tap into the knowledge and expertise of international experts. This year, in its 6th year, the conference will focus on content lens.

Trend Seminars, hosted by well-known fashion forecasters, allow designers, manufacturers and retailers to learn which colours, shapes and materials will be trendy.

Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition shows entries that are always creative and imaginative, pushing the boundaries to open up new possibilities in eyewear.

Retail & Shop Design, Equipment and Technology Section offers state-of-the-art retail equipment, technology and services, enabling retail business to function at its most productive level.

Exhibitors' quotes

"This is the third time we've been at the fair. We gain quite a lot of clients by coming here and our market in Asia is growing."
Vivien Geng, customer service consultant, LINDERG, Denmark

"This event is one of the three truly international optical fairs in the world, and it's the only international fair in Asia. It lets us attract potential customers in the region. It also is a good opportunity for us to learn who is doing what by seeing what other exhibitors are doing and to see what the trends are."
Yasuka Miyakawa, senior general manager, Asia headquarters, Hoya Corporation, Japan

"This is our third year at the fair. It's been a good way for us to get new customers and expand our business in Asia."
Elena Faoro, organisation manager of Fedon Far East, Giorgio Fedon And Figli Spa, Italy

"We came to the fair this year because we want to expand our business in Asia. We've made a lot of new contacts here and we're quite happy with the response."
Tom Hsu, chief operating officer, Mirage Eyewear Inc., USA

Major Exhibit

Categories : Contact Lenses
Frames & Mountings
Lenses Parts & Accessories
Safety Eyewear
Sportswear
Sunglasses
Optometric Instruments
Spectacle Cases & Holders
Related Equipment & Technology
Related Chemical & Materials
Related Packaging Materials
Related Services and Publications
Retail & Shop Design, Equipment & Technology

Special Highlight(s)

1. Retail & Shop Design, Equipment & Technology Section (Previous Fair Infomation)
The section covers a wide range of exhibits, from furniture and fixtures, through Illuminations to point-of-sale equipment and technology, answering the need for retailers seeking the best solutions to stay competitive.

2. Visionaries of Style - Enjoy Your Vision in Life (Previous Fair Infomation)
Co-organised with Vision In Life Workshop, this section gives elite international eyewear brands an eye-catching setting in which to display the style which has made them famous.

Event Schedule

6/11/2008
Opening Ceremony (By Invitation only)
Time : 9:30am - Tea Reception
10am - Opening Ceremony
Venue : Bauhinia Room, Expo Galleria
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Seminar on ‘Asia Optics Trends and Market Forecasts’ (FREE admission – Registration)
Time : 3pm – 4pm
Venue : Meeting Rooms 206-208, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Speaker : Mr Stanley Kee
Commercial Director, Asia, GfK Asia Pte Ltd
Language : English and Putonghua

Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008 Gala Evening (By invitation only)
Time : 6:15pm - Cocktail Reception
7pm - Dinner
Venue : Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

7/11/2008
The 6th Hong Kong Optometric Conference
Time : 9am – 6pm
Venue : Meeting Room 201, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Language : English (with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese)
Admission Fee : HK$600 per person

Seminar on ‘Intellectual Sunglasses – the New Age of Eyewear’ (FREE admission – Registration)
Time : 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue : Meeting Rooms 206-208, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Speaker : Mr Benjamin Chen
President, Brighten Optics Ltd
Language : English and Putonghua

Contact

Contact person: Ms. Prudence Lee
Email address:
Event website: http://hkopticalfair.tdctrade.com/
Phone: (852) 2240-4583

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