The Vision Council and RX Announce New Host City for Vision Expo East 2025 and Future Years
The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, announced that Vision Expo East 2025 will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) February 19-22, 2025. Vision Expo East’s final show in New York will occur March 14-17, 2024.
Vision Expo East will debut in Orlando in 2025 with a re-imagined show experience and opportunities for exhibitors to engage with attendees in a more centralized environment, according to a news release. In addition to offering attendees a multi-year, preferred date pattern of Thursday-Saturday, the show venue, hotels, meeting spaces and special events will all be located within a walkable area, ensuring a better connected and community-like experience.
“We’re confident that hosting Vision Expo in Orlando will position our customers for greater success and we’re incredibly excited to deliver a brand new, elevated and connected experience there,” Fran Pennella, Vice President, Vision Expo, at RX, co-organizer of Vision Expo, said in the news release. “This new chapter for Vision Expo East comes with a side of nostalgia for the incredible history and opportunity that came with our nearly four decades in New York City. We are so grateful for the hospitality of New York and the Javits Center to grow our event.”
Organizers say Orlando is well-equipped to facilitate Vision Expo’s unique trade show logistics, ensuring a seamless transition for exhibitors and show attendees. Located 11 miles from the OCCC, Orlando International Airport (MCO) currently provides over 500 flights a day and nonstop service from approximately 150 cities around the world, making travel to and from the show easy. Show organizers also anticipate that attendees will take advantage of the world-class vacation and hospitality experiences in the area, enjoying the warmer weather and extending their trips to accommodate family and leisure travel.
“We had the opportunity to make a change that aligns with the future of this industry, and we strongly believe that hosting Vision Expo East in Orlando will attract our existing loyal audience as well as expand audiences from the robust Southeast and international markets, re-engage legacy partners, and ultimately support growth for everyone involved,” said Mitch Barkley, Vice President, Trade Shows, The Vision Council.
The Vision Expo sales team will be in touch with members/customers alike in the coming weeks to share more information about space selection and additional benefits of this exciting move.
Vision Expo East 2024 will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from March 14-17, 2024. Details on registration and programming highlights will be released in the coming months.
Vision Expo West 2024 will take place at the Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 18–21, 2024.
Vision Expo East 2025 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from February 19–22, 2025.