LAS VEGAS—As the Show gets underway today attendees will find exclusive opportunities offered at Vision Expo West this year, including more than 85 parties and co-located events as well as a host of buying opportunities. “We have such a vibrant mix of professional backgrounds,” said Deborah Castor, VP, Shows and Meetings for The Vision Council. “The variety of events hosted here each year speaks to the diversity of the profession as well as to the industry’s recognition that you can do and see it all here, but on your own terms.”

The more than 90 events include: 18 new, 24 in conjunction with affiliate partners, 21 featuring specialty education, 12 parties hosted or sponsored by exhibitors, six press conferences, four celebrity appearances and 26 events and meetings hosted by Vision Expo or The Vision Council.

Celebrities scheduled to appear include Tony Hawk, Rick Hopper, Wee Man, and blind golf champion Jeremy Poincenot. In addition, champagne toasts, booth demonstrations, contests, free gifts, discounted shows, restaurant specials and more abound at the top tradeshow for eyecare professionals in the Americas and can all be found online by going to Show Specials on visionexpowest.com.

“We understand that other manufacturers may wish to set appointments to preview their collections and equipment in hotels and other locations around Las Vegas,” said Tom Loughran, Industry VP, for Reed Exhibitions. “Please respect the commitment of time, money, personnel and support for the entire industry by choosing to honor appointments with the 500+ suppliers who exhibit at International Vision Expo which would not be the largest fashion and medical eyecare event in the Americas without their participation.”

More than 45 new fashion exhibitors from eight countries will debut fall lines, accessories and new eyewear trends throughout Vision Expo's high-end fashion pavilions, The Suites, The Galleria and Eyewear & Accessories pavilion. Over 25 new exhibitors will debut in the Lenses & Processing Technology Pavilion, and more than 20 new exhibitors in the Medical & Scientific Pavilion. To read today’s copy of the Show Daily Digital Edition, click here.