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HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair 2011
Optical event opens with more than 590 quality exhibitors
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Networking & Relaxing |
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Industry officials, VIP buyers and international media gathered for the networking cocktail reception to mark the 19th staging of the fair. Mr. Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC welcomed guests to the event and thanked them for their valuable support of the industry to make the show a key industry platform in Asia. Guests enjoyed canapés and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere, as a well as being entertained by a musical performance – a great way to make new acquaintances and renew old friendships!
Mr. Chau, Mrs. Grace Tai, President of Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA) and the members of the 17th Executive Committee of the HKOMA toast to the success of the 2011 edition of the fair.
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Breakfast Brief |
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The fair plays host to specialist optical industry media from around the world, who appreciate the opportunity to report on the latest trends and developments. They enjoyed a breakfast meeting on Day 2 with HKTDC officials and representatives of a number of the exhibitors, participating in group discussions and one-on-one interviews for in-depth insight.
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Focus on Children |
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The ninth edition of the Hong Kong Optometric Conference was staged on Day 2 of the fair, under the heading of “Vision for the Next Generation”. It brought together experts from around the world to share their insights on key optometric issues regarding children’s eyecare.
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Prof. Lea Hyvärinen, Senior Lecturer,
Developmental Neuropsychology,
University of Helsinki, Finland |
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Prof. Cecilia Li Tsang, Professor,
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences,
the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
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Prof. Peter K. H. Wong, Professor,
Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics,
University of British Columbia, Canada |
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Prof. To Chi Ho, Professor and Associate Head,
School of Optometry,
the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
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Prof. Carly Lam, Professor and Head,
School of Optometry,
the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
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Dr. Björn Drobe, Senior Research Scientist,
Essilor International, R&D Optics, Singapore |
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Panel discussion on the topic -
"Will recent advancement in adopting e-learning environments increase the risk of myopia?" |
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Looking to the Future |
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The seminar “Optics market outlook 2012” provided attendees with a close-up snapshot of the situation regarding optical markets in Asia, Europe and the US, including future trends and emerging markets, with presentations by key industry insiders.
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Mr. Gianni Cossar,
Regional Manager EMEA Optics,
GfK Retail and Technology Italy |
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Ms. Matilde Soregaroli,
Global Coordinator for Optics,
GfK Retail and Technology Italy |
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Mr. Raymond Lai,
New Business Development Manager, GfK Retail and Technology, Hong Kong |
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Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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“We design and manufacture high-quality glasses and sunglasses for export around the world; we also have a distribution business responsible for a range of international brands in Asia. We have had a large presence at this fair for at least 15 years because this is one of the most important optical fairs in the world. In the early days it was mainly US and European buyers seeking direct contact with manufacturers, but now the trend has changed and each year this fair features more and more brand names and licensed collections. Buyers come to look for new ideas and new designs. It is a truly international event. Buyers from all over the world have been visiting us this week – especially from Chinese mainland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, and also from European countries such as Italy, Spain and Russia, as well as the US. The service we get at the fair is really good. HKTDC promotes the fair well and invites key overseas buyers to attend; the event will continue to grow through these efforts. This is the top Asian optical fair and you meet all types of buyers in the industry at this event.”
Raymond Chan, Director, Wing Fung Optical International Ltd, Hong Kong
Booth: 1B-D16
“I set up my own business designing custom-made spectacles in 2002 in the UK, later creating a ready-to-wear line. I opened my own factory in China in 2008 and now offer a full bespoke service to opticians. We already have a presence in Europe and the US and are now expanding into Asia, starting with Malaysia and also including India, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. My perception is that the Asian market looks to Hong Kong for leadership in design and new ideas, so coming to this fair makes sense for us to find high-quality optical retailers who would make good partners for us. This is a well organised fair and any issues are easily resolved.”
Tom Davies, Owner, TD Tom Davies (HK) Limited, Hong Kong
Booth: 1B-F14
“We specialise in children’s and teenager’s glasses and sunglasses, and among our licensed brands are Hello Kitty, New York Yankees and Arrow. We’ve been participating in this show for about five years – this is the door to the Asian market. Even with other optical shows starting up in Asia, this remains the main place for doing business in the region. Currently about 25% of our export sales are in Asia and we want to increase that. We are looking to make contact with new customers including chain stores, distributors and wholesalers. We’re seeing potential buyers from not only East Asia but further afield like India and South Africa, this week. We also take the opportunity to finalise business with our existing clients at the show, and we do take orders here. We’re very happy with this show and we are looking to invest more next year in terms of a bigger booth and more elaborate look in order to boost our image further.”
Serge Morais Vaz, Export Manager, OPAL, France
Booth: 1B-D10
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Hear What Buyers Say |
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“We operate about 17 optical outlets in Malaysia and we carry a lot of designer brands. Wholesalers already have a lot of the market tied up, but at this fair I can find new brands and niche brands that I can deal with exclusively. I’m particularly interested in concepts that are different and exciting. I’ve been visiting this show for the past eight years since the company was established and every year I see more and more new designers showing their collections here, including those from Belgium, France and Italy. I see brands here, even from Europe, that I don’t see at the other major optical fairs. I’m particularly impressed with the Brand Name Gallery and the Visionaries of Style zone – they are very interesting to me. I will place orders while I am here worth around HK$300,000.”
Terry Ngeow, Managing Director, ProEyes Studio, Malaysia
“We are one of the oldest and biggest optical retailers in the Kazakh market and we are always trying to bring our customers the newest and most innovative products. This is my first visit here; we already carry many of the big brands but I want to find more medium and lower-priced names with fashionable designs to give our customers more choice. We are also seeking to boost our sales of cases and cleaning cloths as well as contact lens accessories. I have already found a lot of suitable items and will be placing trial orders of around US$5,000 for cases, US$3,000 for contact lens accessories and U$10,000 for frames. The manufacturers here are very willing to discuss changes to products to fit with the Kazakh market, where people have bigger faces and so we need larger sizes of frames – I don’t find that flexibility at other shows. My experience here has been good – I had made a schedule in advance of the show and received a lot of help on the first day from a member of staff in getting around the show.”
Juliya Sukhanova, Vice-president, Optika, Kazakhstan
“Smith started life producing ski goggles, and we later introduced sunglasses into our range. This fair is important for us because we are looking to update our existing Smith brand sunglasses lines and create new ones, including a value line. We are looking for new suppliers that can help us develop our ideas. We have found some good products here and believe we can move forward as a result. We’ve met with some of our current suppliers and discussed creating new products together. We also arranged meetings in advance with two new suppliers – we were able to talk about what we wanted before the show and when we met them here they were able to show what they had developed for as a result. On the first day of the fair I went on the guided tour of the fairground, which I found very useful. Being here also offers the opportunity to see the latest trends and where the market is heading.”
Angela Wahl, Operations Buyer/Planner, Smith Sport Optics, Inc., US
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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 leather case memo * while sourcing the latest optical products. Look for the “Visitor Promotion Counter” at Hall 3B (3B-C32).
*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? - 5 November |
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Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 5 November (Sat) |
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:
SMS your email address to 6390 0702
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Hong Kong Optical Fair - The First QR Code Enabled Fair |
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Get connected with exhibitors via your smartphone or tablet while at our trade fairs. The Hong Kong Optical Fair is the first QR-code enabled fair in Hong Kong, allowing you to experience a hassle-free sourcing journey.
Just follow these three simple steps (Download --> Activate --> Scan) to enjoy these smart features for smartphone users. Click here to see more.
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Free Wi-Fi is available at the HKTDC Buyer Centre (Hall 1C Concourse); download the Exhibitor Scanner in the HKTDC Product Magazines App at  and  now.
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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 fairs. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Hall 1E Concourse, Level 2 Mezzanine and Hall 3E 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 Magazines (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!
What's more, you can search “HKTDC Magazines” and download at Apple App Store or Android Market now!
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Concurrent Event |
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The 4th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will also run concurrently with the Optical fair.
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Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference |
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25 November 2011 (Friday)
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
This conference will discuss the latest global trends in logistics, maritime and supply chain management, and their impact on Asia. For traders, importers, exporters and manufacturers, this is the platform to gather first-hand intelligence in developing logistics efficiency and competitive edge.
Learn more and register at www.asianlogisticsconference.com |
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Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668
Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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