LONDON—Organizers of 100% Optical, the U.K.’s largest optical event, have reiterated their pledge to champion independent eyewear designers and manufacturers, announcing that a record number of its exhibitors are independent frame designers this year. The three-day event, scheduled for February 25 through 27, 2023 in at ExCeL London, will feature the biggest-ever lineup of independents, including VAVA Eyewear, Vysen Eyewear, Salt, Nine Eyewear, Studio Optx and Bevel, FFIN and many more, according to an announcement from show organizers.
Nathan Garnett, 100% Optical show director, said, “100% Optical was born out of a desire for independent frame designers and manufacturers to have a London-based international show which is why independents have always been a highlight and key focus and this year is no exception. We’re taking it a step further in 2023 with a newly added Makers Corner featuring interactive sessions which shine a spotlight on unique crafters creating innovative optical designs that hero sustainability.”
In October, 100% Optical announced its expansive education program, as reported in VMAIL. 100% Optical sessions will include keynote lectures, discussion workshops, peer reviews and interactive poster trails. Key themes and topics include myopia management, advances in clinical imaging, including the role of artificial intelligence, and dry eye disease with content commissioned to meet the needs of all practitioner types.
General visitor registration for 100% Optical is now open. Entries for the show’s Love Eyewear Awards are now open, and will close on November 28. To register, visit 100percentoptical.com.