Feedback is excited to be a part of this innovative panel for The Vision Council (TVC)! Over the years we have researched TVC audiences and worked with TVC members to provide key insights through audience research, special community programs, and strategic consulting.
The Vision Council Announces New Eyewear and Retail Technology Summit
Alexandria, VA (September 1, 2015) – The Vision Council has announced a new Eyewear and Retail Technology Summit, featuring panels of experts in 3D printing and online retailing. The event, presented by The Vision Council’s Sunglass & Reader and Eyewear & Accessories Divisions, will be held on Wednesday, September 16, in conjunction with Vision Expo West 2015.
Moderated by Dean Browell, PhD, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Feedback, these panel presentations will engage attendees in discussions of the future of eyewear production and the impact and trends in online retailing. Join 3D innovators as they discuss the latest technological advancements involving 3D Printing for the frame and sunglass industry as well as 3D printed lenses, and industry leaders discussing the latest in optical retail market trends including online optical retail, mobile eye exams, and the big-picture industry perspective.
The first panel presentation, 3D Printing – what does this mean for the future of eyewear production?, will explore the movement in manufacturing: 3D printing. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing affects numerous industries, from aerospace and automotive to medical and optical. This panel presentation will provide attendees with an understanding this revolutionary technology within optical manufacturing.
The healthcare industry and more specifically the vision care industry have long been overburdened by a slow moving innovation due to the complexity of the ecosystem. Our second panel presentation, The Next Generation of Online Retailing, will explore the future of online and omnichannel retailing for the eyewear market, as well as mobile and online applications for patient care.
Summit speakers will include:
•Pia Garcia, Product Engineer, ClearVision Optical
•Richard van de Vrie, President and Founder, LuxExcel
•Jeremiah Andrick, Head of Global Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, Logitech
•Kate Doerksen, CEO, DITTO.com
•Nikki Iravani, Founder and CEO of EyeXam, Global EyeVentures
•Steve Kodey, Senior Director of Industry Research, The Vision CouncilRegistration is now open, and more information can be found at thevisioncouncil.org.
Editor’s Note: Speaker headshots can be available upon request.
About The Vision Council
Serving as the global voice for vision care products and services, The Vision Council represents the manufacturers and suppliers of the optical industry through education, advocacy and consumer outreach. By sharing the latest in eyewear trends, advances in technology and health benefits, The Vision Council serves as a resource to the public looking to learn more about eyeglasses and sunglasses.