【企業營商專輯】由香港貿易發展局（香港貿發局）主辦的第 31 屆香港國際眼鏡展將於 2023 年 11 月 8 至 10 日假香港會議展覽中心隆重舉行。展會將以「EXHIBITION+」(展覽+) 融合展覽模式載譽歸來，配合由 11 月 1 至 17 日運作的「商對易」智能配對平台，為環球商家提供更方便和高效的洽商平台。
今年展會設有多個地區展館，包括意大利、日本、韓國、台灣以及視尚廊 (Visionaries of Style) 和香港中華眼鏡製造廠商會設置的展館。另外，中國內地參展團則來自江西鷹潭、江蘇丹陽、浙江溫州以及廣東深圳。
焦點展區 「品牌廊」
焦點展區 「品牌廊」 網羅約100個來自世界各地的著名眼鏡品牌，當中包括新參展的 ANNA SUI (美國)、agnès b (法國)、Gold and Wood (法國)、Santa Monica (日本)、TED BAKER (美國)、LASH (韓國)，以及載譽歸來的知名國際品牌如MINIMA (法國) 和 STEPPER (德國) 等等。展會期間將舉行多場眼鏡匯演，由專業模特兒展示各地時尚眼鏡潮流。
香港品牌亦不容忽視，參與品牌包括 BIG HORN 及 bTd 等等。而香港中華眼鏡製造廠商會亦會以「推廣香港卓越創新眼鏡」為主題，推廣香港創新眼鏡設計及所涉及的 3D 技術元素。
新設智能眼鏡展區
因應智能眼鏡正在成為熱潮，今屆眼鏡展新設的智能眼鏡展區會是亮點之一。其中香港展商 Solos Technology Limited 及美國的 Zulu Inc. 會展示他們最新款的智能眼鏡產品。眼鏡展亦設有多個主題展區，呈獻專業眼鏡、眼鏡配飾、眼鏡框、鏡片驗眼儀器及光學儀器等等。
展會更將會推出「掃碼易」（Scan2Match），實現買家從線下到線上的無縫聯繫。買家可在實體展期間，使用 HKTDC Marketplace App 的「掃碼易」功能，掃描展商的專屬二維碼，收藏喜愛的展商、瀏覽產品訊息，並在實體展期間或之後與展商延續線上商談，繼續採購之旅。
第21屆香港國際視光學會議
節目活動展會期間的重點活動，由香港貿發局、香港光學會以及香港理工大學聯合主辦的「第21屆香港國際視光學會議」將以「社區護眼新貴- 人工智能及遠端治療下的視光新里程」為主題，邀請了來自美國、英國、澳洲、中國內地及香港的學者，與業界人士作深入探討。此外還有一連串趨勢研討會及論壇，無論是眼鏡業或其他相關行業的人士也可以一探科技的最新發展，發掘新的可能性。
日期：11月9日
時間：上午9時至下午5時（8:15起登記入場)
地點：香港灣仔博覽道1號 香港會議展覽中心會議室 N101
語言：英語(設廣東話即時傳譯)
講者包括： Dr. Priya Morjaria (英國)、Dr. Patrick D. Yoshinaga (美國)、Prof. Mingguang He (香港)、Dr Kate Taylor(澳洲)、Mr. Elvis Wang (中國內地)、Prof. Benny Chung-ying Zee (香港)
香港眼鏡設計比賽
香港眼鏡設計比賽由香港貿發局及香港中華眼鏡製造廠商會合辦的「第23屆香港眼鏡設計比賽」以「永續生活」為主題，旨在促進香港設計創新意念。比賽結果將於展會期間公佈並頒發獎項，而得獎及入圍作品將於展會期間在展覽廳1D The Forum展出，讓香港的獨特創意設計活現於國際業者眼前。
Article below is translated by Solos Translation
The 31st Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from November 8th to 10th, 2023, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Returning with the acclaimed "EXHIBITION+" hybrid exhibition format, the event will also feature the "Smart Biz Matching" platform, operational from November 1st to 17th, providing a convenient and efficient business matchmaking platform for global traders.
This year, the fair will have regional pavilions including Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Visionaries of Style, and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association. Additionally, exhibitors from mainland China will come from Yingtan, Jiangxi, Danyang, Jiangsu, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, and Shenzhen, Guangdong.
"Brand Gallery
The "Brand Gallery" section is one of the highlights of the exhibition and showcases approximately 100 renowned eyewear brands from around the world. New participating brands include ANNA SUI (USA), agnès b (France), Gold and Wood (France), Santa Monica (Japan), TED BAKER (USA), LASH (South Korea), as well as well-known international brands like MINIMA (France) and STEPPER (Germany). During the fair, there will be eyewear showcases featuring professional models displaying fashionable eyewear trends from various regions.
Hong Kong brands such as BIG HORN and bTd will also be participating.The Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association will focus on promoting Hong Kong's outstanding innovative eyewear, highlighting designs and 3D technology elements involved.
Smart Glasses Zone
The newly established Smart Glasses Zone is one of the highlights of this year's eyewear exhibition, in response to the growing trend of smart glasses. Hong Kong exhibitor Solos Technology Limited and American company Zulu Inc. will showcase their latest smart glasses products. The exhibition also features various themed zones, including professional eyewear, eyewear accessories, frames, lens testing equipment, and optical instruments.
Additionally, the "Scan2Match" feature will be introduced, allowing buyers to seamlessly connect from offline to online. Using the HKTDC Marketplace App's "Scan2Match" function during the physical exhibition, buyers can scan exhibitors' unique QR codes to bookmark favorites, browse product information, and continue online discussions with exhibitors during or after the physical exhibition, extending their purchasing journey.
The 21st Hong Kong International Optometric Conference
The Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is a key event during the exhibition period. With the theme "Community Eye Care Innovations - Visual Milestones in Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine," the conference invites scholars and industry professionals from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mainland China, and Hong Kong to engage in in-depth discussions. Additionally, there will be a series of trend seminars and forums where professionals from the eyewear industry and related fields can explore the latest technological developments and discover new possibilities.
Date: November 9th
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:15 AM)
Location: Meeting Room N101, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language: English (Simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese is available)
Speakers include Dr. Priya Morjaria (UK), Dr. Patrick D. Yoshinaga (USA), Prof. Mingguang He (Hong Kong), Dr. Kate Taylor (Australia), Mr. Elvis Wang (Mainland China), Prof. Benny Chung-ying Zee (Hong Kong).
The 23rd Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition
"The 23rd Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition" co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, embraces the theme of "Sustainable Living" with the aim of promoting innovative design ideas in Hong Kong. The competition results will be announced and awards will be presented during the exhibition. Winning and finalist entries will be showcased at Exhibition Hall 1D, The Forum, allowing international industry professionals to witness Hong Kong's unique creative designs firsthand.
【企業營商專輯】香港國際眼鏡展11月8至10日於會展隆重舉行 各國重量級嘉賓現身香港國際視光學會議, 香港財經時報HKBT. From https://www.businesstimes.com.hk/articles/150564/