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Wednesday, 4 November 2009 |
ISSUE 1 |
Vision for the New Season
More than 530 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, including group pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, have joined this year¡¦s fair. The array of choice of eyewear and other optical products at the fair promises to be better than ever before.
| Themed Zones |
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In keeping with the spirit of this exciting and ever-evolving industry, we have added a bright new element this year: Brand Name Gallery. Some of the world¡¦s finest optical brands are housed in this stylish section, which is also the venue for fashion parades of Gallery products.
Returning in 2009 is the section that helps retailers boost profits through effective presentation. Shop design and layout as well as contemporary styles in shelving, showcases, lighting and other fittings are covered in the Retail & Shop Design, Equipment and Technology Section. The smooth running of optical businesses is made easier through the services and products on offer.
| Industry Insights |
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The Hong Kong Optometric Conference and the Asia-Pacific Optometric Congress, to be held on 5 November, is also a big draw for the fair, and brings together experts from around the world to present the latest research on Asia optometry.
| Events of the Day (4 November) |
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| Time |
Event |
Venue |
| 11am-12:30pm |
Opening Ceremony*
11am ¡V Reception
11:30am - Ceremony
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Bauhinia Room |
| 2pm-2:20pm |
Brand Name Gallery Eyewear Parade |
Brand Name Gallery, Hall 1B |
| 3pm-4pm |
Seminar on "Asia Optic Trend and Market Outlook" |
Seminar Room, Hall 3B |
| 3pm-3:30pm |
Brand Name Gallery Eyewear Parade |
Brand Name Gallery, Hall 1B |
| 18:30pm-8pm |
Networking Reception* |
Bauhinia Room |
* By invitation only
| News Spotlight |
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Journalists were briefed about the industry's latest trends and developments at a press conference held on 21 October. Results of the 11th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition were announced at the conference.
From left to right: Ho Yan Hei, Student Group First Runner-up and winner of the Greatest Creativity Award; Jenny Tong, Student Group Champion; Tai Cho Yee Mui, Vice President, Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA); Hui Leung Wah, President, HKOMA; Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC); Chow Ching Lam, Vice President, HKOMA; Open Group Champion Ho Ming Hong, and Corporate Group Champion Lee Ka Chun, designer of Arts Optical Co Ltd.
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