Show Highlights

New Floorplan Locations

Due to renovation at the Javits Center, look for these NEW locations at the show:

New Floorplan Locations
  • NEW – International Vision Expo East is expanding to 4 floors. The French Loft (exclusively French Exhibitors) debuts in 2012, presenting a fresh take on eyewear trends, designs and collections timed perfectly for Spring.
  • Lenses & Processing Technology, Medical & Scientific and Low Vision Pavilions and Continuing Education will be located on Level One
  • Eyewear & Accessories Pavilion will be on Level 3
  • The Galleria, The Underground and The Atrium will be in the North Hall on Level 2
  • Registration will be located on the main concourse of Level 2

View the Pre-Show Planner

Look for other key locations using the official 3D map located in My Show Planner.

My Show Planner

My Show Planner provides you with the tools to maximize your Vision Expo East show experience. Through the integration with Vision Mobile, your personal agenda can also be accessed right from the convenience of your mobile phone. By creating a My Show Planner account, you can:

  • Search exhibitors and products that interest you
  • Create a personal show agenda
  • Email exhibitors directly and load appointments in Outlook
  • Use the My Events calendar to help plan the rest of your day
  • Enjoy all these benefits right from your mobile phone

Create your My Show Planner account now.

Student Grant Program

We are pleased to once again announce the 2012 Student Grant Program. Learn how to submit your essay and win $1,000 travel grant to attend either Vision Expo East 2012 in New York City or Vision Expo West 2012 in Las Vegas.

Show Specials

Vision Expo has listed show specials online for years, but now we're going a few steps further. More exhibitors will participate, with an emphasis on what's new. At the show, you can pick up a Show Specials catalog at our new Show Specials Counters.

Plus, participating exhibitors will be noted in the show directory and have a decal outside of their booth. Show specials include product launches, events, parties, seminars, demonstrations, free gifts, contests & raffles, giveaways and celebrity appearances.

Access exhibitor show specials.

Networking & Parties

Thousands of attendees and exhibitors roam from dinners to parties in New York City during the after hours of Vision Expo East. We've made finding these exclusive hot spots easier to find. We'll list these after hour events on our website as we get closer to the show!

After Hours Entertainment

New York is an incredible city to visit. Please visit the new Entertainment area of our Show Specials for restaurant and nightlife recommendations.

New Product Showcase

Attendees can view entries and vote for the best new product featured in the New Product Gallery as part of the Vision Choice Awards. Votes can be cast by ballot throughout the show and all those who vote will be automatically entered to win a $500 exhibit hall shopping spree. Voting ends at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th. The Vision Choice Award and the shopping spree winner will be announced at 4:00 p.m. the same day.

Welcome to New York

Read Mayor Bloomberg's welcome letter to International Vision Expo East 2012!

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