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Santinelli International
Location: Booth #LP1336
Description: We are offering complimentary, hands-on workshops at our booth. These one-hour workshops will focus on a different subject each day of the show: Rimless Assembly, Lindberg Frames and Auto-Lensometry techniques. Limited seating, please sign-up in advance via Santinelli International's on-line registration site: http://www.santinelli.com/news/VEWorkshops.aspx or call 631.731.1349. |
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Opening Ceremony
Location: Crystal Palace
Date & Time: Friday, March 19 from 9:00am – 9:30am
Description: Join us in the Crystal Palace as we celebrate the opening day of International Vision Expo East 2010 with a parade of music from the Monaghan Pipe Band! |
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VSP Vision Canada
Location: Booth #2460
Description: Are you a Canadian optometrist or optician? Join us for a 15 minute session to learn about the new organization, VSP Vision Canada, and get a sneak peek into opportunities we're offering Canadian providers. This is a perfect chance to ask questions and share your thoughts! |
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The Vision Council
Location: Lattanzi Ristorante, 361 W. 46th St. between 8th and 9th in New York City
Date & Time: Thursday, March 18 at 5:30pm
Description: The Sunglass and Reader Division (SRD) will be hosting a FREE reception and dinner at International Vision Expo East. SRD members and staff are welcome free of charge. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Amber Robinson at arobinson@thevisioncouncil.org. Contact Ken Frederick, The Vision Council Sunglass and Reader Division liaison at kfred@gvtc.com with any questions. |
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Vision Expo Consumer Press Event
Location: Crystal Palace Quad
Date & Time: Friday, March 19th, all day.
Description: Vision Expo is once again hosting a consumer media event to highlight the latest trends in eyewear and accessories from the show’s exhibitors. Editors will also be fitted with a complimentary pair of sunwear.
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Safilo USA
Location: Booth #3726
Date & Time: All Three Days: 11:00am; 12:30pm; 2:30pm
Description: Carson Kressley, renowned stylist, actor, author and host of the Lifetime cable channel’s hit show How to Look Good Naked, will again serve as the celebrity guest emcee of Safilo USA’s Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show at Vision Expo East. The fashion shows feature real runway looks from our various vast portfolio of fashion brands. |
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Shamrock Fest
Location: Booth #MS1274
Date & Time: Saturday, March 20th from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Description: Come have WEE bit o'fun at the first annual Shamrock Fest on Saturday, March 20th from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the Medical & Scientific Theater. Enjoy FREE beer, wine, live Irish music and a FREE photo memento |
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2010 Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit
Location: Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers 2.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 17th from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Description: Mindset: Reset… Sharp organizations are rethinking, reorganizing and redeploying to better compete in a new future. What are the new ideas and what could be the “game-changers” on the road ahead? Click here for more information. |
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EyeRock
Location: BB King Blues Club
Date & Time: Saturday, March 20th from 8:30am – 10:30pm
Description: More than 20 of the optical industry’s best rock musicians and singers will take the stage for the third annual EyeRock. The concert will benefit OneSight, a foundation that delivers free vision care and eyewear to underprivileged individuals around the world. $50 per person (includes two drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres) Visit www.onesight.org for tickets (available Feb. 1) and sponsorship information. |
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OWA Annual Pleiades Award Cocktail Reception
Location: Diane Von Furstenberg Showroom
Date & Time: Friday, March 19th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Description: Join us in honoring two of our long time members: Danne Ventura, FNAO, FAAO, our 2010 Pleiades Honoree in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the optical industry and her industry leadership and Lorinda Fraboni, our Pyxis Award, a new award that recognizes her longstanding contributions to OWA. This is the first time the event will be held at the Diane Von Furstenberg Studio, 440 West 14th St., New York at the southwest corner of 14th Street and Washington Street. OWA members and non-members are welcome. Transportation is available from Jacob Javits Convention Center. Attendees must RSVP online by March 5, 2009 at Opticalwomen.com. | |
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PixelOptics
Location: Booth #LP1656
Description: Learn the whole PixelOptics story when you register for a seminar in our booth! Go to: http://www.pixeloptics.com/ExpoReg/ to register today! Space is limited. |
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Compulink & Marco
Location: Booth #4AB Terrace, Javits Convention Center
Date & Time: Friday, March 19 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Description: While at Vision Expo East, enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while you network with EHR experts. RSVP today for your complimentary admission. We look forward to seeing you in New York! |
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Vision Expo Consumer Event
Location: Grand Central Station
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 17th, all day.
Description: To generate buzz surrounding International Vision Expo, an event will be held at Grand Central Station utilizing models to show consumers that eyewear can portray different aspects of one’s personality. Consumers will take a survey to enter to win a pair of sunglasses and a product showcase will highlight the latest trends using product submitted for the consumer press event. Media will be invited to the event kick-off and will be pitched with survey information gathered at the event. |
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First Vision Media Group, Inc.
Location: MS1156
Description: Ed De Gennaro will be giving two presentations about the ORBA program in our booth during the show. Friday's presentation occurs from 1:00pm-2:00pm; Saturday's is 10:00am-11:00am. Space will be limited, if you'd like to attend either presentation, please confirm by registering for the program you’d prefer at www.TotallyOptical.com. |
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Shamir Insight, Inc.
Location: Press Conference Room (Room 1D03)
Date & Time: Friday, March 19 from 9:00am - 11:00 am
Description: We welcome all to our press conference on Friday, March 19 from 9:00am - 11:00 am. |
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Zyloware Eyewear
Location: Booth #2236
Dates & Time: Friday March 19th and Sunday March 21st
Description: Come experience high fashion during the Natori Fashion show inside our booth - hosted by the one and only Josie Natori! |
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Student/Young OD Reception
Location: Booth #MS1274
Date & Time: Saturday, March 20th from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Description: Join fellow students and the newest OD's to the industry during the first annual Shamrock Fest. Free gifts, beer and wine, and plenty of live Irish music will entertain you as you network! |
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SUNY College of Optometry Alumni Reception
Location: Room 1E07
Date & Time: Saturday, March 20th from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Description: Join us for an opportunity to visit with SUNY alumni during a luncheon atInternational Vision Expo East. |
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VSP Global
Location: Booth #2460
Date & Time: All Three Days of the Exhibit Hall, from 10:00am – 4:15pm
Description: Attend a 15-Minute Power Session presented by the VSP Global companies and partners, these 15-Minute Power Sessions offer tools, techniques, and strategies to help private practices succeed and grow. Power Sessions begin at 10:00am and continue every hour on the hour till 4:00pm. |
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A&A Optical
Location: Booth #3656
Date & Time: Friday and Saturday afternoon from 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Description: Come party with A&A Optical, enjoy snacks and drinks as you network with our team! |
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C&E Vision Buying Group
Location: Room 2D08
Date & Time: All Three Days of the Exhibit Hall
Description: WiFi HotSpot! C&E Vision will be providing FREE Internet access, come stop by and connect with us and the internet! |
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SUNY Optometric Center’s Eyes on New York Gala
Location: Cipriani's
Date & Time: Friday, March 19th from 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Description: Join us as we honor Valerie Scott, vice president of strategic accounts for Reed Exhibitions as well as Pfizer Ophthlamics at our annual gala. RSVPs are requested by March 5. Ticket information for individuals and tables, along with information about other support for the event, is available from awarwick@sunyopt.edu. | |