100 per cent Optical London champions independent designers

100 per cent Optical London champions independent designers

A record number of exhibitors at the 2023 100% Optical show in London are set to be independent eyewear designers and manufacturers.

The event, running from 25-27 February at ExCeL London, will feature brands including VAVA Eyewear, Vysen Eyewear, Salt, Nine Eyewear and more, showcasing innovations in sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials.

Director Nathan Garnett said: “100% Optical was born out of a desire for independent frame designers and manufacturers to have a London based international show.”

He added: “We’re taking it a step further in 2023 with a newly added Makers Corner featuring interactive sessions which shine a spotlight on unique crafters creating innovative optical designs that hero sustainability.”

The show will include the biggest ever education programme, with 140 sessions across 11 different hubs. The first phase is now live with further sessions to be released later this month and in December. The schedule includes keynote lectures, workshops, peer reviews and interactive poster trails. Key themes include myopia management, advances in clinical imaging including the role of artificial intelligence, and dry eye disease.

The show brings together nearly 10,000 optical professionals from across the globe. To register for free, go to 100percentoptical.com

Topic: Optical Education