EssilorLuxottica has announced the launch of “Switch: Vision Innovation Summit by EssilorLuxottica,” a new global event designed to explore the technological and scientific advancements transforming the vision care industry.

The event will take place March 9-11, 2026, in Orlando, FL, leading immediately into Vision Expo. A second session will take place April 13-15, 2026, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, for attendees from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

The three-day summit will invite eyecare professionals to discuss advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, wearable technology, med tech, and myopia management.

According to EssilorLuxottica, the event aims to foster collaboration and dialogue across the industry around innovation in patient care, data science, and AI-driven eyewear solutions.

“The world we play and practice in tomorrow will be more predictive, more personalized, more powerful through AI, data, and other developments, and it’s essential that eyecare professionals are in the driver’s seat,” says Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO, both at EssilorLuxottica. “We look forward to delivering an experience that truly reflects the inspiring times we’re living in.”

Additional event details and registration information will be released in the coming months.