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pavilions: ZEISS (N6), Huiding (E9), Lipo (E10), Schneider Kreuznach (E8) and Design Fun (N9). • Launch of the Smart Eyewear Zone (N10), where 16 exhibitors showcased innovations in AR glasses and smart audio eyewear. • Rare collections from the Tianjin Standard Eyewear Museum and Wuhan Jingyi Eyewear Museum were presented in an East-West fusion format, emphasising the cultural depth of eyewear heritage. SIOF 2026 successfully demonstrated the vitality and market potential of the industry, while reaffirming China’s position as a global hub for optics and eyewear. international brands. • Leading global groups such as Marchon, 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. INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS • Debut of a 15,000sqm Independent Brand Hall, featuring five exclusive 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 HAPPENINGS SIOF2026: UNITING GLOBALEYEWEAR 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 INDIA EDITION