The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, will take place from 5 to 7 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's event features more than 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, marking significant expansion with first-time participants from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam joining established optical markets. Jenny Koo, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, emphasized the fair's theme 'Bright Eyes-New Horizons' reflects the industry's evolution toward smart technology, healthcare integration, senior-oriented designs and sustainable elements.
The fair demonstrates Hong Kong's continued strength in eyewear exports, which reached HK$13.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025, with exports to the Chinese Mainland surging 23% year-on-year despite global competition. New international representation includes the debut ASEAN Pavilion featuring Indonesian exhibitors presenting Halal-certified eyewear, demonstrating the industry's growing cultural sensitivity and market diversification. The fair will host ten group pavilions including the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, Chinese Mainland delegations from Danyang, Zhejiang and Yingtan, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and the 'Visionaries of Style' showcase for creative designs.
The signature Brand Name Gallery will feature over 200 international brands spanning designer eyewear, trendsetting collections and high-technology products, providing comprehensive sourcing opportunities at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en. A key industry event, the 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium themed 'Age Well, See Well: Redefining Eye Care for the Golden Age' will address vision care for aging populations. Organized by HKTDC and co-organized by The Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the symposium gathers six experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to discuss age-related visual challenges, diabetic retinopathy, and optometric care for patients with cognitive impairment.
The accredited symposium offers up to six Continuing Professional Development hours, with details available at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-23rd-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposium. The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, co-organized by HKTDC and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, adopts the theme 'Blending Tradition and Technology' to foster local design innovation. Winning and shortlisted entries from both Open and Student groups will be exhibited onsite, showcasing Hong Kong's creative talent in eyewear design. The fair continues its EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, integrating online and offline elements through the Click2Match smart business-matching platform available until 14 November, extending networking opportunities beyond the physical event.
Additional event information can be found at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/intelligence-hub. Featured products at the fair reflect four key market trends: smart technology integrating digital capabilities, eye health innovations addressing specific visual needs, functionality combined with aesthetic design, and sustainability initiatives reducing environmental impact. These offerings demonstrate how the optical industry is evolving to meet diverse consumer demands through technological advancement and creative design solutions.
