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Clear View of Future Trends at Asia’s Top Sourcing Event |
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As it celebrates its 18th year, the optical fair is welcoming a record number of exhibitors. More than 580 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including group pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Germany, the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, have joined this year’s fair, bringing the latest frames for prescription spectacles and sunglasses, contact lenses, specialist eyewear for sports, safety and other sectors, as well as components, accessories and industry-related equipment.
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Sophisticated Brand Name Gallery |
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The quality and creativity of over 90 brands from 19 countries and regions are showcased at the perfect and elegant setting of the Brand Name Gallery. Among them are renowned brands such as Columbia, Converse, Daniel Hechter, Etnia Barcelona, Hello Kitty, John Varvatos, Le Tanneur, Lucky Brands, New York Yankees, Ted Lapidus, Xenith, and Yanagi Gawa Ichiro. Click here for previews.
Eyewear parades will be organised on 3 November to highlight the exhibitors’ newest collections.
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Industry Insights |
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The 8th Hong Kong Optometric Conference, to be held on 4 November, is also a big draw for the fair, and bring together experts from around the world to present the latest research on "silver" eyecare.
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News Spotlight |
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| Journalists were briefed about latest trends and developments in the industry at a press conference held on 21 October. Results of the 12th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition were announced at the conference.
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| From left to right: Lai Pui Yan Bo Bo, winner of the Open Group; Chow Ching Lam, Vice President, Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA); Lawrence Yipp, Director, Exhibitions, Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hui Leung Wah, President, HKOMA; Tai Cho Yee Mui, Vice President, HKOMA; Szeto Ka Ki, Ho Ming Hong Ken, Wong Ho Hin, winners of the Open Group; Ma Lok Yan, Yiu Hoi Lun, So Yiu Kwok, Kong Hoi Lam, Chan Kin Wing, winners of he Student Group. |
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Grand Award and Greatest Creativity Award go to Lashes-Fly, a design piece inspired by lashes and a flying butterfly |
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Free Gift on Offer |
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Simply present this email printout, your business card and buyer badge to redeem your FREE Tea Set * while sourcing the latest optical products. Look for the “Visitor Promotion Counter” at Hall 3B (3B-A32).
*Free gifts are redeemable on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last. Souvenirs are only available to trade buyers. Each buyer is only entitled to one souvenir.
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What’s On Today? |
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* By invitation only
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Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 3 November (Wed) |
10am-6:30pm |
9:30am-6pm |
| 4 November (Thu) |
9:30am-6:30pm |
9am-6pm |
| 5 November (Fri) |
9:30am-5pm |
9am-4:30pm |
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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For trade visitors, register now for your FREE admission badge through one of the three following channels:
Mobile Info Site - visit hktdc.com/wap/en; or
SMS your email address to 6390 0702
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Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the fair organiser creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Hall 1C, Level 2 Mezzanine, Hall 3B Concourse and Hall 3F Concourse. |
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hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitor with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground.
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Free Official Magazine (Full exhibitors list included) |
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Don't forget to collect your FREE copy of the HKTDC Optical, the official magazine of Optical Fair, which includes the full exhibitor list, fair information and floor plan at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Buyer Centre and Information Centres, while stocks last!
Browse electronic version or download iPad version of HKTDC product magazines now (search for "HKTDC" in the App Store).
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Extending Opportunities |
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The fair will be held during the same week as three other popular trade shows, all of which offer interesting new business prospects.
Free admission. For trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
* Eco Expo will be open to the public with free admission on 6 November.
# The Wine Fair will be open to the public aged 18 or above with tickets on 6 November (Admission is HK$200).
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Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668
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