Questions before you enter India.

IEAF is a curated international eyewear platform connecting independent brands with India’s retailers, distributors and optical professionals through exhibition, media and structured market access.

The founding edition takes place 9–11 January 2027 in Hall 1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.

Independent international eyewear brands with a distinctive collection, a credible brand proposition and serious interest in assessing or developing the Indian market.

The founding participation fee is €4,500 plus applicable taxes. Payment is structured in two 50% instalments under the signed participation agreement.

The working presentation range is 35–50 eyewear samples. The final selection and handling instructions are agreed during onboarding.

No. IEAF creates qualified exposure, captures conditional commercial interest and supports relevant introductions; it does not promise orders, distribution or a specific commercial outcome.

Participating brands receive a confidential India Market Response Report summarising relevant reaction, recurring signals, priority observations and recommended next steps.

Optician India contributes optical-industry authority, editorial context, professional audience reach and agreed media activity around the platform.

Pro-Kit 5 leads international strategy, brand recruitment, commercial coordination, onboarding, execution and market-access follow-through.

Travel, accommodation, freight, customs, insurance and services not specifically stated in the signed participation agreement should be treated as separate costs.

Yes. Indian optical retailers, distributors, buyers, professionals, media and potential industry partners can register their interest through the dedicated India page.

Complete the expression-of-interest form. Suitable brands will be contacted for a qualification conversation. We are actively onboarding selected independent eyewear brands.