The Moscow International Optical Fair (MIOF) is Russia’s leading B2B event for the optical industry, held twice a year at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow. The event serves as the primary meeting point for distributors of global optical brands, wholesale suppliers, and retail representatives, offering a comprehensive platform for business networking, sourcing, and professional development.
The next edition, the 39th Moscow International Optical Fair, is scheduled to take place from September 23 to 25, 2026. The fair will be held at Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2, Hall 11, on the 3rd floor.
Exhibition Scale and Key Figures
MIOF is a significant industry gathering with a well-established track record. The exhibition consistently features:
- Over 120 exhibitors
- More than 5,000 sqm of exhibition space
- Over 3,000 professional visitors
- Representation of 290 brands
The spring 2026 edition (the 38th fair), held in February, successfully brought together more than a hundred participants, confirming the event’s role as the main national optical industry event.
Comprehensive Exhibition Segments
The exhibition covers the full spectrum of products and services for the optical market, including:
- Eyewear Fashion: Frames, sunglasses, and corrective glasses
- Lenses: Spectacle and contact lenses
- Equipment: Ophthalmic and optometric diagnostic equipment, workshop tools
- Care Products: Solutions for medical optics maintenance
- Accessories and Services: Retail equipment, software for optical salons, and specialised optical publications
Who Should Attend
MIOF is designed for a wide range of optical industry professionals, including:
- Business Owners and Top Managers: Offering a complete market overview, from suppliers and manufacturers to the latest technological developments.
- Specialists: Including marketers, sales managers, buyers, ophthalmologists, and optometrists looking to establish business contacts and find new partners.
Key Highlights and Special Events
Business and Educational Forum
A key component of MIOF is the Business and Educational Forum, held on the first two days of the exhibition. It covers a wide range of topics, from the prevention and treatment of eye diseases to marketing, sales strategies, and industry development prospects.
Scientific Conference: Kids Vision
The forum includes the “Kids Vision” scientific and practical conference, dedicated to protecting children’s vision and the prevention and treatment of ophthalmic diseases in younger patients. This conference brings together representatives from major optical companies, research institutes, government agencies, and ophthalmic clinics.
Fashion Showcase
The “Fashion Showcase” is a dedicated area presenting designer glasses and frames from leading brands. It highlights the latest fashion trends and innovative designs for the upcoming season.
Golden Lorgnette National Award
The exhibition is renowned for hosting the prestigious “Golden Lorgnette” National Award ceremony. As the only award of its kind on the Russian optical market, it is a highlight of the fair, recognising significant contributions and achievements in the industry. The 2026 spring edition added a new nomination category: “Ophthalmic Clinic of the Year”.
MIOF is the essential annual gathering for the optical community in Russia and the CIS. The upcoming September 2026 edition offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to explore new products, gain market insights, establish business connections, and learn about the latest industry developments. For anyone involved in the optical sector, MIOF is an event not to be missed.
