Hong Kong, October 21, 2026: The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKMOA), will take place from November 4 to 6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions.
The event, themed “Bright Eyes • New Horizons,” will showcase a broad spectrum of products and solutions, including smart eyewear, eye care, sports and specialist eyewear, frames, and lenses, serving as a comprehensive sourcing platform for buyers. Pre-registered buyers from major international retailers and distributors such as Capitol Optical (Singapore), Eyespace Eyewear (UK), Grand Optik (Indonesia), Kaundi GmbH (Austria), Optica Halperin Ltd (Israel), Optical London Drugs (Canada), Parasite Design (France), The Optical Company (Australia), and Vision Plus (US) have already confirmed participation.
Smart eyewear and silver economy in focus
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and wearable technology are driving significant growth in the smart eyewear sector. According to IDC, global smart glasses shipments reached 3.566 million units in the first quarter of 2026, a 130.1% year-on-year increase. Market research firm Omdia reported global AI eyewear shipments at 8.7 million units in 2025, up 322% year-on-year. This year’s fair will highlight smart eyewear equipped with AR, AI voice assistants, real-time translation, 4K recording, and navigation functions, alongside products targeting the silver economy such as progressive lenses, smart reading glasses, bone-conduction audio glasses, and eye-care devices for older consumers.
Global brands and new product launches
Exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Asia, Europe, and the United States will participate, with industry associations including the HKOMA, Danyang (Jiangsu), Zhejiang, Yingtan (Jiangxi), Taiwan, ASEAN, Korea, and the Fukui Optical Association represented. Daegu Health College of Korea will make its debut, presenting local eyewear companies and their innovations. The “Brand Name Gallery” will feature around 200 international brands, while the Visionaries of Style zone will focus on creative designer brands.
Highlighted products include the INMO Air3 SMART Glasses by Sichuan Yingmu Technology Co Ltd, featuring a Sony Micro OLED display, Android 14 ecosystem, ChatGPT-powered AI assistant, and 4K video recording; GetD GSPRO AI Glasses by Shenzhen GetD Technology Co Ltd, offering health monitoring, emergency alerts, AI real-time translation in 145+ languages, and open-ear audio; Intelligence Presbyopia Glass (U10) by Shenzhen Muedo Technology Co Ltd, with automatic focal adjustment and AI voice control; Gemini Progressive Lenses by Divel Italia s.p.a., designed for older adults; Adaptive Photochromic Court Eyewear by Winky International Limited (BIG HORN); and Smart Kid’s Eye-protection Glasses by Rayke Intelligent Technology Limited.
Industry events and design competition
The fair will host forums and seminars on topics such as smart eyewear, performance eyewear, and testing and certification. The 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium, organised by HKTDC with the Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will be held on November 5, focusing on “Primary Eye Care in Action: Elevating Clinical Scope and Community Impact.” Experts from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Australia, the UK, and the US will discuss research and clinical experiences in areas including paediatric eye care, digital eye strain, driving vision assessment, dry eye management, inherited retinal diseases, and collaboration between optometrists and ophthalmologists.
The 26th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition will present its awards on the fair’s opening day, with this year’s “Mix & Match” theme encouraging innovative fashion-forward designs. A new Technology Concept Award has been introduced for student participants.
Hybrid event model and digital engagement
The fair will continue its EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, integrating online and offline elements. The Click2Match smart business-matching platform will be available from October 28 to November 13, while the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App will enable buyers to interact with exhibitors, access product details, and arrange meetings before, during, and after the event.
HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam said the fair aims to inspire industry collaboration and reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub. “The eyewear industry is entering a new era driven by technological innovation, sustainability and changing lifestyles. The Hong Kong International Optical Fair showcases the latest products and technologies, and also inspires the industry to explore emerging market opportunities from fresh perspectives and foster cross-industry collaboration,” Lam said.
The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade, with over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland.
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