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and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, highlighted premier eyewear innovations. To foster global trade, 23 overseas buyers from 13 countries participated in a business-matching program. A Korean delegation of 300 industry leaders engaged in curated networking sessions. Meanwhile, forums, seminars, and the debut of the ‘Potential’ Space Station at Hall W4 explored new trends in fashion, technology, and consumer behaviour. T he 23rd China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF 2025) took place from February 20–22, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, with the theme "New Quality Productivity, New Growth Drivers, New Vision." This year’s edition saw an impressive 971 exhibitors, including 340 international brands from 23 countries, spread across 115,000 square meters, marking a 60% increase from last year. The event attracted 140,000 visits, a 37% rise, with attendees from 95 countries and regions. SIOF 2025 featured six key categories—frames, lenses, international brands, contact lenses, instruments, and optometric services—while renowned exhibitors like Marchon, Safilo, and Chang’s showcased their latest collections. Marcolin returned with BMW, Tom Ford, ic! Berlin, and Zegna. The International Pavilions, featuring Japan’s Fukui Optical Association SIOF2025: ABOLDERVISION FORTHEOPTICAL INDUSTRY Shanghai’s premier optics fair sees record growth, innovation and global collaboration WHERE INTERNATIONAL OPTICS FAIR, SHANGHAI WHEN FEB 20 - 22, 2025 66 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION