Following the rapid escalation of Omicron cases across the UK, and with new restrictions possible in the early part of 2022, the organisers of 100% Optical have decided to postpone 100% Optical 2022.
In a statement, Media 10 said: “We have been in dialogue with our official partner the Association of Optometrists [AOP], as well as the Optical Suppliers Association, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, a number of exhibitors and stakeholders – and can say they support this move. We would not wish to put anyone at risk and neither would they.”
The new dates for 100% Optical are 23-25 April 2022, at the ExCeL London.
All visitor registration, exhibitor stand, sponsorship and hosted meetings will automatically be transferred to the new dates.
“Working with our education partners at the AOP, we will endeavour to honour CPD and education bookings as well, but of course we will need to reconfirm speaker availability for the new dates,” Media 10 added.
“We will be in touch in the New Year to reconnect, and discuss how we can utilise the extra time we have been given to plan this event.
“100% Optical 2022 will still be the best one yet, and one we will all have waited over two years for. We know how hard this is for everyone, so thank you for your continued support. We know the industry cannot wait to be reunited, as we saw record registrations for this event in the last two weeks. We will use the time to make the event even better.”