Hong Kong International Optical Fair Showcases Smart Technology and Sustainability Trends
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The Hong Kong International Optical Fair offers businesses competitive advantages through smart eyewear innovations and global market access with over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries.
The fair operates through thematic zones and labels that systematically categorize products by smart technology, sustainability, and senior care features for efficient sourcing.
This event advances global vision care by promoting sustainable eyewear production and developing specialized products for aging populations to improve quality of life worldwide.
Discover Japanese celluloid eyewear with coreless temples and AR glasses featuring 4K recording that transform how we experience outdoor activities hands-free.
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The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair opened on November 5, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the three-day event showcases the eyewear industry's pivot toward addressing demographic aging, environmental sustainability, and technological integration.
This year's fair introduces three specialized product labels—Smart Ageing Products, Green Solutions Suppliers, and Smart Eyewear—to help buyers efficiently source products aligned with current market demands. The Smart Ageing Products category addresses vision care needs for older adults, with exhibitors like Chinese Mainland brand MUEDO presenting U10 Dual-Mode Smart Reading Glasses that feature auto-focusing lenses and hi-fi stereo sound quality. Japanese exhibitor Sasamata showcases ultra-lightweight eye-bow frames with a flip-up mechanism for users who frequently remove and wear reading glasses.
The Green Solutions Suppliers label emphasizes sustainability, highlighted by the Green Booth Design Competition where exhibitors incorporated eco-friendly materials and waste reduction concepts. Gold Award winner Wenzhou Ouhai Glasses Co Ltd and other winners demonstrated commitment to sustainable development. Hong Kong-based JLX STUDIO MADE focuses on 3D-printed eyewear, blending traditional craftsmanship with digital technology to reduce production waste.
Smart Eyewear innovations include LAWAKEN's LAWK ONE all-in-one AR glasses from China, which offer fitness tracking, AR navigation, and 4K recording capabilities, reducing reliance on smartphones for outdoor enthusiasts. The fair's Smart Glasses zone displays ongoing smart technology development trends across the industry.
International participation remains strong with ten group pavilions including new ASEAN representation alongside traditional markets from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Chinese Mainland delegations. The Brand Name Gallery features over 200 global brands such as MINIMA from France, STEPPER from Germany, and Masunaga from Japan. Product zones span contact lenses, diagnostic instruments, frames, lenses, and optometric equipment, showcasing industry diversity.
Concurrent events include the 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium on November 6, focusing on Age Well, See Well: Redefining Eye Care for the Golden Age. Experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom will discuss age-related visual challenges, diabetic retinopathy, and optometric care for patients with cognitive impairment. The symposium offers up to six Continuing Professional Development hours for participants.
The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, themed Blending Tradition and Technology, encourages fusion of craftsmanship aesthetics with innovative technology. Winning and shortlisted entries are displayed at BNG Rendezvous in the Grand Hall. The fair adopts the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, extending business opportunities through the Click2Match online platform until November 14. Buyers can use the HKTDC Marketplace App's Scan2Match function to bookmark suppliers and access product details. More information is available at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en and symposium details at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-23rd-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposium.
The fair's emphasis on smart aging products reflects broader demographic shifts as global populations age, creating new market opportunities for vision care solutions. Sustainability initiatives address growing consumer and regulatory pressure for environmentally responsible manufacturing, while smart technology integration demonstrates the industry's response to digital lifestyle trends. These developments signal significant shifts in eyewear product development and market positioning that could influence retail offerings and consumer choices worldwide.
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