Additionally, the Exhibit Hall saw a surprise
appearance by former professional basketball player,
Shaquille O’Neal, to represent his eyewear line with
Zyloware Eyewear.
With its unmatched education courses, engaging
speakers and social events, OptiCon @ Vision
Expo afforded attendees a variety of learning and
networking opportunities.
Vision Expo East also celebrated its exhibitors in the
Best Booth Contest with Article One winning Most
Creative Booth Design and Essilor of America winning
Best Brand Activation.
The next Vision Expo East is set for March 26 to 29
in New York City. Also, save the date for Vision Expo
West, scheduled for Sept. 18 to 21 in Las Vegas. OP
“Vision Expo is thrilled that this year’s show was a
success and that we were able to share it with the many
individuals who have the same enthusiasm for the
optical industry as we do,” said Mitch Barkley, The
Vision Council’s vice-president of trade shows and
meetings.
Debuting at the show, Vision Expo’s inaugural
EYE2EYE series packed the BRIDGE with attendees
during several events including an interview with
award-winning artist, Common, moderated by
multimedia personality, Lilliana Vasquez, as well as
a panel with FUBU founders, Daymond John, Keith
Perrin, J. Alexander Martin and Carl Brown.