VisionPlus EXPO 2027 is strengthening its professional and educational offering through a new collaboration with the United Optometrist Forum (UOF) and its flagship optometry conference, OPTOVERSE-7.
Taking place on 24–25 April 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, VisionPlus EXPO will bring together optical brands, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, optometrists, eye-care professionals, designers and industry decision-makers from across international markets. OPTOVERSE-7 will run alongside the exhibition from 24–26 April 2027.
The collaboration brings business, innovation, education and eye care closer together within one industry environment.
Bringing Knowledge to the Exhibition Floor
VisionPlus EXPO has established itself as a platform for discovering new products, exploring technology, building business relationships and engaging with developments shaping the optical industry.
With OPTOVERSE-7 taking place alongside the exhibition, the 2027 edition adds a stronger professional and educational dimension. Visitors will be able to explore eyewear, lens technologies, optical instruments, diagnostic solutions and digital innovations while also engaging with scientific presentations, clinical discussions, expert speakers and professional networking.
The result is a more connected experience where products, knowledge and professional perspectives meet in one place.
“The optical industry is evolving and the way professionals engage with the industry must evolve with it. Bringing OPTOVERSE alongside VisionPlus EXPO allows us to create a stronger connection between business, innovation and professional knowledge, giving visitors a more complete industry experience.” – Satish Menon, Business Head, VisionPlus EXPO, Dubai
OPTOVERSE-7: A Stronger Professional Connection
Created by the United Optometrists Forum, OPTOVERSE brings together optometrists, educators, students, industry partners and eye-care professionals through scientific exchange, professional development and networking.
Taking place alongside VisionPlus EXPO, OPTOVERSE-7 creates opportunities for greater interaction between the professional eye-care community and the wider optical marketplace.
“OPTOVERSE has always been about creating meaningful opportunities for optometrists and eye-care professionals to learn, connect and exchange ideas. Being part of the VisionPlus EXPO experience allows those conversations to reach a wider optometry and eye care community, including Optical and Primary Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) and creates new opportunities for collaboration.” – Swarna Kamal Naiya, President, United Optometrist Forum (UOF)
Established in the UAE in 2019, United Optometrists Forum has developed a professional platform focused on education, scientific exchange, community service and international collaboration. Its initiatives include continuing education, career development, knowledge-sharing, volunteering and global networking.
Connecting the Wider Optical Industry
The optical industry today extends well beyond eyewear and fashion. Eye care, diagnostics, lenses, technology, digital solutions, retail and professional services are increasingly interconnected.
VisionPlus EXPO 2027 reflects this evolution by bringing these diverse segments together. For exhibitors, the event offers opportunities to connect with professionals and understand the needs shaping the future of optical practice. For visitors, it provides access to products, technologies, industry perspectives and professional conversations.
The 2027 edition will bring together:
- Eyewear & Fashion – Established brands, independent designers and emerging names
- Optical Technology – Instruments, diagnostics, lenses and digital solutions
- Business – Manufacturers, distributors, retailers and international decision-makers
- Professional Knowledge – Technical developments, industry insights and clinical discussions
- Networking – Practitioners, educators, brands and optical professionals
- Innovation – New products, ideas and technologies shaping optics and vision care
Dubai: A Meeting Point for the Optical Community
Hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre, VisionPlus EXPO 2027 offers an international meeting point for the optical industry, with participation expected from markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond.
The addition of OPTOVERSE-7 creates an even closer connection between the commercial, technical and professional sides of the industry.
At its core, VisionPlus EXPO 2027 is about bringing the optical community together to discover, connect, learn and build new opportunities.
