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EYECON
March 14 @ 08:00 - March 16 @ 17:00
EYECON 2025
March 14-16, 2025
The Glasshouse, NYC
EYECON will take place at the iconic The Glasshouse in New York City from March 14 to 16, 2025. EYECON aligns with the esteemed Eyewear Design Week that month, promising to be a transformative moment for the global luxury eyewear community.
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A new era of luxury eyewear experiences begins with EYECON, an exclusive three-day B2B event that redefines how the industry connects, innovates, and tells its story.
EYECON 2025 Highlights:
Immersive Brand Experiences: Vendors from across the luxury eyewear space will transform their booths into immersive brand showcases, creating environments that bring their stories to life and offering buyers and attendees a deeper connection to their craft and vision.
EYECONVERSATIONS Stage: A compelling lineup of panels featuring top industry Key Opinion Leaders and distinguished voices from other luxury industries, such as leaders in fashion, retail, and hospitality. These conversations will explore innovation, craftmanship, and the future of luxury from diverse perspectives.
The Glasshouse Experience: With its breathtaking views of Manhattan and state-of-the-art facilities, The Glasshouse provides the perfect setting for showcasing the pinnacle of eyewear design and technology.
Networking & Collaboration: EYECON offers tailored opportunities for attendees to connect with global designers, retailers, and visionaries, fostering meaningful partnerships and sparking creativity.
“EYECON is not a trade show; it’s a reimagined space where creativity, education, and business converge. By integrating storytelling into every aspect of the event, from vendor showcases and including voices from across the luxury spectrum, we aim to inspire our industry to think beyond boundaries and elevate the entire luxury eyewear experience.”
To provide valuable insights and feedback on industry trends, attendee experiences, and educational content, event organizers have assembled an advisory board made up of industry leaders. The board includes Gary Black, president of Black Optical; Julia Gogosha, owner of Gogosha Optique; Alicia Hartman owner of EyeQ Barbados; Christos Karabelas, owner of SOMA Optical; Kyly Rabin, owner of Zak.; Wendy Salle, founder of Salle Opticians; Jeff Solorio, co-founder of Speed Bureau; and Dr. Jennifer Tsai, founder of Line of Sight
“EYECON breathes new life into eyewear events, celebrating artistry, craftsmanship, and personal expression. It’s a hub for discovering timeless designs that transcend trends, powered by immersive experiences and inspiring conversations. At Black Optical, we approach eyewear as a story where design meets soul. EYECON is where the future of luxury eyewear takes shape, and we are here for it!”
As part of mid-March Eyewear Design Week, EYECON represents the future of luxury eyewear events, blending inspiration, education, and commerce into one extraordinary weekend.
“EYECON is a vision whose time has come, said . “An industry experience that aligns with the caliber of brands, designers, speakers, and buyers that the independent eyewear sector has been waiting for.”
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