VISIONCARE 2026 EXHIBITION — A SPACE FOR NEW IDEAS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN OPTICS

FROM MAY 20 TO 22, 2026, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 'OPTICS - OPTOMETRY - OPHTHALMOLOGY' - VISIONCARE 2026 WILL BE HELD IN ALMATY — THE FIRST AND ONLY SPECIALIZED EVENT IN CENTRAL ASIA THAT UNITES THE FULL CYCLE OF SOLUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS, CORRECTION, AND EYE CARE.

The uniqueness of the exhibition lies in the fact that it will bring together for the first time on one platform leading manufacturers and distributors of eyewear optics, frames, lenses, ophthalmic equipment and accessories, as well as representatives of optical salons, medical centers, and specialized clinics. VisionCare will become the main attraction point for industry professionals, where the latest technologies, international brands, and innovative developments shaping the future of the optical market in Central Asia will be presented.

The holding of the specialized VisionCare exhibition is particularly relevant against the backdrop of rapidly growing demand for quality optical services and products both in Kazakhstan and throughout the region. The purchasing power of the population is increasing, optical salons are actively developing, private clinics are expanding diagnostic capabilities, and along with this, interest in modern means of correction and prevention of vision diseases is growing. The country is experiencing a stable demand for quality frames, lenses, ophthalmic equipment, and expert medical services. Against the backdrop of these changes, VisionCare creates a timely and professional platform where the industry can discuss prospects, exchange experiences, and set quality standards.

The relevance of the exhibition is also confirmed by alarming statistics. According to industry studies, the number of patients with vision impairments is increasing annually in Kazakhstan. In large cities, according to specialists, every fifth schoolchild already faces myopia, and this trend is intensifying. In the Central and South Asia region, millions of people live with refractive errors and ophthalmic diseases, many of which can be prevented with timely diagnosis and access to quality correction means. The growth of digital load, lifestyle changes, and limited prevention culture lead to the need for professional optical assistance and modern equipment becoming paramount.

Against this background, VisionCare 2026 forms a single point of concentration of knowledge, technologies, and solutions that will help the market respond quickly to growing challenges. As part of the business program, specialists will discuss trends in the prevention and treatment of ophthalmic diseases, introduce participants to innovative products, diagnostic technologies, digital services, and new standards in the field of optometry. The exhibition will also serve as a tool for industry development: it will allow companies to present new products, conduct professional presentations, receive feedback from experts and consumers.

VisionCare gains special significance because it is organized by Iteca, a recognized leader in holding international B2B events in Central Asia. Thanks to many years of experience, extensive professional connections, and a formed base of industry contacts, the organizers have already ensured the participation of the target audience: owners and managers of optical salons, ophthalmologists and optometrists, representatives of clinics and laboratories, manufacturers and distributors, buyers, assortment specialists, as well as experts and influencers shaping industry trends.

VisionCare 2026 will become a key platform for the industry, uniting professionals, business, and consumers. It is a space for exchanging experiences, strengthening partnerships, presenting new products, and forming new quality standards in one of the most promising markets in Central Asia.

Participation in VisionCare 2026 opens up unique opportunities for companies to develop and scale their business. For manufacturers and distributors, this is a chance to present their products to the target professional audience, strengthen their market positions, expand their supply network, and establish new partnerships in a region that is currently demonstrating dynamic growth. For optical salons, clinics, and medical centers — an opportunity to select modern solutions, update their assortment, get acquainted with technological innovations, evaluate offers from leading brands, and negotiate long-term cooperation. VisionCare will become a strategic investment platform where each company can strengthen its competitive advantages, make a name for itself, and contribute to the development of eye health culture in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

We invite you to become part of the first and largest specialized industry event in the region!

The event is officially supported by: the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and the Public Health Department of Almaty.

Information partner - ITigris company. The exhibition is organized by the Kazakhstan exhibition company ITECA and its international partner ICA Events Group.

More information can be found on the website: www.visioncare.kz