Highlights

opti brings the highlights of the industry to the stage - from visionary trends to genuine innovations. We are still keeping a few surprises secret, but one thing is certain: it will be inspiring, surprising and absolutely worth seeing.

Hear. There’s more in it.

Hearing care is closer to your business than you think. At opti SPHEARE, discover how optical practices can turn it into new opportunities, new customers and new revenue.

Curious what it could mean for your business?

Tomorrow Vision

TOMORROW VISION 2026 highlights how contact lenses unlock new freedom—whether in sport or everyday life. Under the motto “Play smart. Move free.” the joint platform of leading manufacturers presents a vision full of mobility and fresh possibilities.

Hall C4

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opti NEXT GENERATION HUB

An (almost) all encompassing programme for the industry’s next generation: speed dating, panel talks where there's no chit-chat, meet & greets with industry leaders, becoming self-employed for beginners and – if you so wish – a professional application photo.

Where? In Hall C3!

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DESIGN & opti FRAME STAR AWARD

Fashion meets vision: opti is the hotspot for everyone who doesn't follow trends, but rather sets them. Discover international eyewear highlights – from purist elegance to bold statements. If you want to know what's hot tomorrow, you'll find it here.

Here, on the opti DESIGN STAGE, opti visitors also could view all the frames nominated for the opti FRAME STAR AWARD and vote for their favourite. The winner has now been announced – click here.

Design at opti: Hall C1 + C2
opti FRAME STAR ceremony on the opti DESIGN STAGE in Hall C1 

To DESIGN at opti

To opti FRAME STAR

Guided Eyewear Trend Tours with Selin Olmsted

Trend tour at opti: Secure your place now for guided tours with Selin Olmsted! Discover the latest eyewear trends, innovative collections and exclusive insights – registration required. 

To the guided tours

opti NEW SELECTION & opti NEW SELECTION AWARD

Design, taken further.

With opti NEW SELECTION, opti 2027 puts young independent frame brands in the spotlight: curated, distinctive, relevant.

What used to be opti BOX is now opti NEW SELECTION. And the opti BOX AWARD becomes the opti NEW SELECTION AWARD.

For labels with opti-tude. For frames with attitude. For design that takes the next step.

This way.

opti NEW SELECTION: Hall C2
opti NEW SELECTION AWARD ceremony: opti DESIGN STAGE, Hall C1

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opti VISIONARY & opti VISIONARY AWARD

In this start-up area in Hall C3, young companies are showcasing their ideas relating to artificial intelligence, telemedicine and diagnostic solutions.

In the meantime, the winner of the opti VISIONARY AWARD has been announced. Please click below for more information.

opti VISIONARY: Hall C3
opti VISIONARY AWARD ceremony: opti DESIGN STAGE in Hall C1

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opti FUTURE VISION HUB

Groundbreaking and forward-looking: the new hub presented itself as a platform with a clear perspective. Whether specialist presentations or best practice examples– visitors were treated to inspiring insights into the future of the industry.

Hall C4

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opti PARTY

Day one done. Time for the opti PARTY. Meet new people, hit the dance floor or simply switch off with good music.

Your opti SELFIE – appoint yourself opti AMBASSADOR

Anyone can take a selfie – at opti, you can now become your very own opti AMBASSADOR. Same look, same feel, same fun as the faces for this opti. Where? In Hall C3.281. How? Just drop by – an opti hostess will be happy to assist you. Have fun & happy posting!

Hall C3.281

opti ROLLING TRUTH

Get to know opti and its visitors from a completely different perspective: with opti ROLLING TRUTH.
Season 2 starting at opti 2026

Hall C3

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opti CHARITY

opti CHARITY focusses on impressive projects that put their heart and soul into improving optical care worldwide - committed, sustainable and with a real impact.

Hall C3

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Discover opti 2026

Highlights, programme, community and more - opti offers you three days of innovation, exchange and an enthusiastic atmosphere.

To the ‘Discover’ area

Discover our opti CAMPUS

Get to know the specialist academies and universities in advance, which offer a wide range of programmes for pupils and interested parties.

More about the opti Campus

Fairground Munich
29.01. - 31.01.2027
Opening times
Friday to Saturday
10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Sunday
10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
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