EYECON will return to The Glasshouse in New York City March 5-7, 2027. The event brings together emerging designers, luxury eyewear brands, and industry professionals for three days of discovery, networking, and discussions about the future of eyewear.
The event’s 2027 theme is “Reframing Eyewear’s Place in Fashion & Tech.” EYECON founder Tarrence Lackran says the theme reflects an emphasis on the connections between eyewear, fashion, technology, design, and culture.
“Eyewear has always belonged alongside fashion and technology, yet it’s too often left out of the larger conversations shaping those worlds,” says Lackran. “EYECON is about changing that narrative and creating a home where they intersect and where eyewear is presented with the cultural relevance it deserves.”
Emerging Designers and Technology
EYECON will continue its emphasis on introducing emerging designers and international eyewear brands to the U.S. market alongside established luxury brands. One-third of exhibiting brands at the 2026 event presented in the United States for the first time.
Technology will also play a larger role in the 2027 edition. Programming highlights will include developments in smart and connected eyewear, lens technology, materials, and visual performance.
Plus, the EYECON[VERSATIONS] program will return, featuring discussions with representatives from eyewear, fashion, technology, and design. Additional programming, collaborations, and experiences will be announced in the coming months.
“For 2027, we’re not just asking the industry to look at what’s next,” says Lackran. “We’re reframing how the world looks at eyewear.”
Continued Growth
EYECON 2027 looks to build on momentum from last year’s edition. In 2026, EYECON recorded 28% growth in overall attendance and a 35% increase in buyers and decision-makers. Organizers say the 2027 event will continue emphasizing a curated environment that connects independent designers, established brands, retailers, and other industry professionals.
Registration is now open for industry professionals, retailers, buyers, and members of the creative community at eyecon.show/registration.