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Marcolin, Safilo, Stepper and Silhouette presented their latest collections. • First-time participants included BREVNO (Russia), EVONIK (Germany), A.KJÆRBED (Denmark), SIIYN (Korea) and Itok Lens (Japan), adding fresh perspectives and vitality. • The N1 Business Matching Zone facilitated targeted one-on-one negotiations with procurement delegations from Southeast Asia, Africa, Russia and Belt & Road countries, ensuring practical outcomes beyond exhibition display. O ver three days, the exhibition covered 100,000sqm and welcomed 800+ exhibitors from China and abroad. With six themed zones, the fair presented a comprehensive panorama of the eyewear industry’s full-chain ecosystem. Guided by the theme i Start a New Vision, SIOF 2026 highlighted internationalisation, innovation and design. The fair drew 125, 000 times of visiting from 97 countries and regions, underscoring Shanghai as a prime trading platform for the global eyewear industry. INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION • 160 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions showcased 285 international brands. • Leading global groups such as Marchon, SIOF2026: UNITINGGLOBAL EYEWEAR The 24th edition of the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF 2026) opened on March 2 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre 64 VISION PLUS ARABIA EDITION