Latest News The Vision Council Invites Members to Attend a Member-Only Q&A on Tuesday, May 18 at 2 pm EST to Learn More About ShopVISION and Vision Expo+ By Staff Monday, May 17, 2021 12:14 AM The Vision Council invites members to register now for a member-only Q&A on Tuesday, May 18 at 2 pm EST to learn more about the all-new Vision Expo+ and ShopVISION experiences. To register to attend, click here. With Vision Expo East just a few weeks away, the Q&A session will be a valuable opportunity to learn how these initiatives impact members. The session will be relevant both for members who are exhibiting at Vision Expo East and those who are unable to attend. Additionally, if you have specific questions or are unable to attend the Q&A session, Angela Harar, Senior Director of Trade Shows at The Vision Council, is available for a one-on-one call at your convenience. Please reach out to aharar@thevisioncouncil.org to schedule an individual call. Below please find some of the topics that will be explored in greater depth during the Q&A session on May 18.What is Vision Expo+ and ShopVISION? Vision Expo+ is a new digital extension of the Vision Expo East experience that will be offered from June 3-5 in conjunction with Vision Expo East 2021. Powered by ShopVISION, a new B2B online sourcing platform, Vision Expo+ is free for buyers, eyecare professionals and Orlando exhibitors. Exhibiting in Orlando? Here’s what you need to know. All exhibitors received a login for their ShopVISION account last week. We encourage you to update your profile and showrooms prior to its official launch. Vision Expo+ will be heavily promoted to ECPs and buyers beginning May 20th with the official opening of the platform on June 3rd. Platform onboarding takes place weekly, click here to register for an onboarding on Thursday, May 20 at 12:00 pm EST. What happens after Vision Expo in Orlando? Exhibitors can activate an annual membership and enjoy all of the features and benefits of the ShopVISION marketplace, including plans for micro-events marketed to eyecare professionals and buyers throughout the year. Not Exhibiting in Orlando? You may choose to activate an annual membership on the ShopVISION platform before Vision Expo in Orlando and promote your company, products and services during Vision Expo+ and throughout the year.