Continued Commitment
As they say, the show must go on.
And for Vision Expo, the industry trade show organized by The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, it surely is—virtually.
“While we are disappointed to not be able to host an in-person Vision Expo West show, Vision Expo remains committed to serving the industry,” says Fran Pennella, event vice president of Vision Expo at Reed Exhibitions. “To meet the industry’s urgent need and desire to continue conducting business, we have rolled out a comprehensive series of virtual offerings to bring the optical community together in between our physical events under the umbrella of ‘Vision Connects.’”
Here, we highlight a few Vision Connects programs to keep on your radar.
To stay up to date on offerings: east.visionexpo.com/en-us/Experiences/vision-connects.html.
365 ONLINE
“Additionally, to deliver even greater value to the industry and further develop fresh and innovative virtual offerings, Vision Expo is also planning to launch a robust, 365-digital platform dedicated to bringing the optical community together and allowing business to continue and flourish. The platform will include CE education, allow for direct appointment setting, virtual product showcases, service and product sourcing, and much more. The announcement on Vision Expo’s new virtual platform, its specific offerings and partners, will be shared in the coming months.”
— FRAN PENNELLA, EVENT VICE PRESIDENT OF VISION EXPO AT REED EXHIBITIONS
VIRTUAL EYE2EYE SERIES
This complimentary series of panels and engaging convos brings together industry leaders to discuss timely topics, including pediatric eye exams + preparing children for the new school year, developing a Covid-19 business recovery plan, and more.
INFOCUS
Launched in August, the short + sweet InFocus video interviews check in with some of Vision Expo’s top industry attendees and OPTImum program buyers for insider-intel Qs like, “How do you decide on a frame or a frame line?” and “What advice do you have for a new store owner or someone relaunching?”
OWA READY
This year, the Optical Women’s Association is keeping the industry connected by hosting its annual in-person Vision Expo events virtually! The 2020 Award Recipients (Essilor’s Millicent Knight, O.D., Uptown Vision’s Jean Sabre, and Roberts & Brown Opticians’ Sheena Taff) will be celebrated via a Zoom event on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Paula Calise, founder and principal at Linked Executive Search, will be the featured keynote speaker. Plus, the OWA’s annual auction kicks off online on Sept. 20. Check in for items including designer handbags, jewelry, electronics, travel packages, and gift cards.