Hong Kong International Optical Fair Attracts 12,000 Buyers, Spotlights Smart Eyewear Trends

The 34th Hong Kong International Eyewear Exhibition, which lasted for three days, came to an end on November 6, 2026. The exhibition attracted approximately 12,000 buyers from 101 countries and regions. Artificial intelligence eyewear and eyewear products for the elderly became the two main industry trends presented at this exhibition.

This exhibition was jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Eyewear Manufacturing Association. The brand pavilions gathered nearly 200 international eyewear brands.Smart eyewear was the core highlight of this exhibition. Major manufacturers showcased eyewear products equipped with artificial intelligence functions such as real-time translation, voice interaction, health monitoring, and navigation. Shenzhen Muduo Technology presented two smart eyewear products. One was equipped with a 13-megapixel camera, and the other had a built-in display that could be controlled through an application; the company also showcased an actual camera protection cover that could visually indicate the working status of the camera.

Meanwhile, exhibitors also focused on promoting products for the elderly population, covering functional lenses, assistive devices, and glasses with integrated hearing assistance. For example, Hong Kong Ruike Intelligent Technology launched elderly hearing glasses and also exhibited children's smart glasses. In addition, sports sunglasses, titanium and TR90 material frames, and special lenses were also showcased at the exhibition, including dedicated lenses that could alleviate glare and eye fatigue in night driving and LED light environments.

The exhibition also held the 26th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition with the theme of "Mix and Merge".

Zheng Weihao won the public group championship with his work "Sound and Color Change". This concept eyewear was equipped with a spectral color sensor that could automatically adjust the frame color based on the wearer's clothing and also had a recording function. Li Xinyou's work "Paris Dream" won the highest award in the student group. Lu Haipai won the first student group technology concept award with his work "Adal-EYE", which explored the use of artificial intelligence to achieve the transformation of glasses and jewelry accessories.

After the offline exhibition period ended, the EXHIBITION + online offline integration platform of the exhibition will continue to provide channels for business matching for all parties.