EssilorLuxottica Hosts Inaugural SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit

Event explores the future of vision care and healthcare, from AI wearables to breakthroughs in neuroscience

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:00am

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EssilorLuxottica hosted its inaugural SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit in Orlando, Florida from March 9-11, 2026, gathering over 1,000 leading experts to examine how the convergence of artificial intelligence, medical science, and wearable technology is reshaping the future of vision care and beyond. The event featured keynotes, product demonstrations, workshops, and networking opportunities, covering topics like AI-powered smart eyewear, neuroscience, oculomics, myopia management, and the intersection of vision and hearing health.

Why it matters

The SWITCH summit represents EssilorLuxottica's ambition to evolve eyewear beyond traditional frames and lenses, positioning it as a central platform for healthcare, connectivity, and human potential. As the vision care industry continues to transform, the company aims for SWITCH to become an annual forum bringing together global experts to help shape the future of the field.

The details

The summit featured a range of sessions and activations, including: 1) Exploring the rapid growth of smart eyewear and how these devices are evolving to become all-day companions; 2) Examining emerging brain-driven technologies and how they could redefine vision personalization; 3) Discussing the field of oculomics and how it could enable earlier detection of systemic diseases; 4) Highlighting new approaches to myopia management and AI-driven lens personalization; 5) Addressing the intersection of vision and hearing health; and 6) Exploring how iconic brands can speed up the adoption of health innovations.

  • The inaugural SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit was held from March 9-11, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • EssilorLuxottica will host the SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit for EMEA and Asia on April 13-15, 2026 in Monaco.
  • Industry professionals across the Americas will be able to experience SWITCH virtually with a live webcast of the event on April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm ET.

The players

Jane Lynch

Award-winning actress who participated in the summit.

Dr. Rana el Kaliouby

AI pioneer who delivered a keynote on the future of human-centric artificial intelligence.

J.R. Smith

NBA champion who participated in the summit.

Fabrizio Uguzzoni

President of Professional Solutions Americas at EssilorLuxottica.

Bobbie Thomas

Style expert who participated in a panel discussion on presbyopia.

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What they’re saying

“We are energized and inspired by these past few days at SWITCH, where we embarked to explore the deep transformation of our industry - at the intersection of vision, science, healthcare, technology and AI.”

— Fabrizio Uguzzoni, President of Professional Solutions Americas at EssilorLuxottica (PRNewswire)

“Our eyes have always been our window to the outside world. Now, through the field of oculomics, they are also increasingly becoming the gateway to our inside world - our overall health.”

— Fabrizio Uguzzoni, President of Professional Solutions Americas at EssilorLuxottica (PRNewswire)

What’s next

EssilorLuxottica will host the SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit for EMEA and Asia on April 13-15, 2026 in Monaco.

The takeaway

The SWITCH summit highlights how vision care is evolving into a platform for broader human health, with advancements in areas like AI-powered smart eyewear, neuroscience, oculomics, and the intersection of vision and hearing health. EssilorLuxottica is positioning itself as a leader in driving this transformation and shaping the future of the vision care industry.