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2025 The Vision Stage Events

At MIDO | Milano Eyewear Show the world of eyewear is also education and information: the The Vision Stage space hosts seminars, presentations, events and conferences dedicated to the world of optics. For all those who do not want to miss a single detail of the latest innovations!
  • Eyewear Observatory: the 2025 Trends.
    Alessandra Albarello (Journalist) for MIDO.
    Alessandra Albarello (Journalist) for MIDO.

  • The new dimensions of color. 
    Angela Mrositzki (Journalist and Creative Director of Sublime Eyewear) interviews Francesca Valan (Industrial Designer)
    DOZ for MIDO
    Angela Mrositzki (Journalist and Creative Director of Sublime Eyewear) interviews Francesca Valan (Industrial Designer)
    DOZ for MIDO

  • Press Conference
    The Lens Of Time 
    In Venice, at Palazzo Flangini, to explore the history and future of eyewear.

    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Adolfo Urso (Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy), Lorraine Berton (President ANFAO and MIDO), Vincenzo Marinese (President Fondazione Di Venezia), Nicola Belli (ANFAO Vice-President with responsibility for Production, Innovation and Made in Italy), Daniela Zambelli (Director Eyewear Museum). 
    ANFAO for MIDO.
    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Adolfo Urso (Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy), Lorraine Berton (President ANFAO and MIDO), Vincenzo Marinese (President Fondazione Di Venezia), Nicola Belli (ANFAO Vice-President with responsibility for Production, Innovation and Made in Italy), Daniela Zambelli (Director Eyewear Museum). 
    ANFAO for MIDO.

  • Open Eyes Project. 
    Mauro Frisani (SOPTI), Rinaldo Lisario (President AICHE), Romolo Protti (Vice President AIMO).
    Curated by SOPTI.
    Mauro Frisani (SOPTI), Rinaldo Lisario (President AICHE), Romolo Protti (Vice President AIMO).
    Curated by SOPTI.

  • Enhanced creativity: design and communication in the age of artificial intelligence. 
    Daniela Basilico (Editor and Director of Vision.biz), Lorenzo Manzoni (Creative Director and CEO of Manzoni Feel Think Design), Albert Favret (Creative Director, Art Director and founder of Favret&co).
    Vision.biz for MIDO.
    Daniela Basilico (Editor and Director of Vision.biz), Lorenzo Manzoni (Creative Director and CEO of Manzoni Feel Think Design), Albert Favret (Creative Director, Art Director and founder of Favret&co).
    Vision.biz for MIDO.

  • Breaking Optical Barriers: Women Who Conquered the Climb to Success.
    Lorraine Berton (President ANFAO and MIDO), Megan Molony (Vice-President OWA), Malika Azrine-Bouferquene (Vice-President Human Resources EssilorLuxottica), Barbara Salimbeni (General Manager Italy and Vice-President Global Trade Marketing Marchon), Sara Osculati (Chief Brand and Marketing Officier, THéLIOS - LVMH Group).
    OWA - OPTICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION for MIDO.
    Lorraine Berton (President ANFAO and MIDO), Megan Molony (Vice-President OWA), Malika Azrine-Bouferquene (Vice-President Human Resources EssilorLuxottica), Barbara Salimbeni (General Manager Italy and Vice-President Global Trade Marketing Marchon), Sara Osculati (Chief Brand and Marketing Officier, THéLIOS - LVMH Group).
    OWA - OPTICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION for MIDO.

  • Round Table
    The control and management of myopia. The ideal patient pathway.
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Paolo Nucci
    (President SIOPS, Italian Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus), Teresio Avitabile (President SISO, Italian Society of Ophthalmologic Sciences), Romolo Protti (Vice President AIMO, Italian Association of Ophthalmic Physicians), Rino Agostiniani (President SIP, Italian Society of Paediatrics), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA), Marco Montes (Delegate AIORAO, Italian Association of Orthoptists Assistants in Ophthalmology).
    Curated by FGE - Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale.
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Paolo Nucci
    (President SIOPS, Italian Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus), Teresio Avitabile (President SISO, Italian Society of Ophthalmologic Sciences), Romolo Protti (Vice President AIMO, Italian Association of Ophthalmic Physicians), Rino Agostiniani (President SIP, Italian Society of Paediatrics), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA), Marco Montes (Delegate AIORAO, Italian Association of Orthoptists Assistants in Ophthalmology).
    Curated by FGE - Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale.

  • OtticoinCloud: The Subscription System that Increases Your Earnings and Customer Satisfaction.

    Christof Rubner (Optometrist), Tung Ciotti (Founder of Ottico in Cloud)
    Christof Rubner (Optometrist), Tung Ciotti (Founder of Ottico in Cloud)

  • New tax regulations and legal risks: reasons to quantify the economic value of professional services. 
    Simone Santacatterina (Optometrist with a degree in Optics and Optometry), Dario Danilo Del Degan (Chartered Accountant and Auditor).
    Curated by ALOEO.
    Simone Santacatterina (Optometrist with a degree in Optics and Optometry), Dario Danilo Del Degan (Chartered Accountant and Auditor).
    Curated by ALOEO.

  • Oops. I said it again.
    How to untangle the world of inclusive language.

    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Lorraine Berton (ANFAO and MIDO President), Sabrina Paulon (ANFAO Vice President with responsibility for training, labor, welfare and diversity inclusion), Monia Dardi (Organizational Consultant Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Mylia).
    Special guest Paolo Ruffini, Author, Actor and Director. 
    ANFAO for MIDO.

    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Lorraine Berton (ANFAO and MIDO President), Sabrina Paulon (ANFAO Vice President with responsibility for training, labor, welfare and diversity inclusion), Monia Dardi (Organizational Consultant Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Mylia).
    Special guest Paolo Ruffini, Author, Actor and Director. 
    ANFAO for MIDO.


  • Future Consumer 2026: the four consumption profiles that will influence 2026.
    Tamara Cloé Leguía (Senior Client & Trend Consultant EMEA in WGSN)
    WGSN for MIDO.
    Tamara Cloé Leguía (Senior Client & Trend Consultant EMEA in WGSN)
    WGSN for MIDO.

  • Rodenstock Press Conference. 
    When visual sensitivity meets biometry. 

    Dietmar Uttenweiler (Executive Vice President Innovation, Rodenstock GmbH), Catherine Stahl (Executive Vice President Marketing & Strategy, Rodenstock GmbH), Ralf Ellermann (VP Global Marketing, Rodenstock GmbH), Massimo Barberis (Managing Director, Rodenstock Italia), Daniela Poletti (Head of Marketing, Rodenstock Italia), Valentina Pucci Mossotti (Head of Product & Training, Rodenstock Italia). 
    Dietmar Uttenweiler (Executive Vice President Innovation, Rodenstock GmbH), Catherine Stahl (Executive Vice President Marketing & Strategy, Rodenstock GmbH), Ralf Ellermann (VP Global Marketing, Rodenstock GmbH), Massimo Barberis (Managing Director, Rodenstock Italia), Daniela Poletti (Head of Marketing, Rodenstock Italia), Valentina Pucci Mossotti (Head of Product & Training, Rodenstock Italia). 

  • Learn about the importance of proper vision in sports.
    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Francesco Loperfido (Head of General Ophthalmology Services at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan), Alessandro Costacurta (former Italian soccer player, coach and sports executive).
    Eye Care Commission for MIDO.
    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Francesco Loperfido (Head of General Ophthalmology Services at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan), Alessandro Costacurta (former Italian soccer player, coach and sports executive).
    Eye Care Commission for MIDO.

  • Optical Monitor
    Italy, France, Germany and the United States: optical markets compared.
    Daniele Novello (Strategic Analytics & Insights Manager di NIQ GfK Italia)
    NIQ Gfk for MIDO.
    Daniele Novello (Strategic Analytics & Insights Manager di NIQ GfK Italia)
    NIQ Gfk for MIDO.

  • Shared visions: projects and perspectives of integration between optical and medical areas.
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Teresio Avitabile
    (President Italian Society of Ophthalmological Sciences - S.I.S.O.), Romolo Protti (Vice President Italian Association of Ophthalmic Physicians - AIMO), Francesco Bandello (President of the College of Ordinary Professors of Ophthalmology CONPROSO), Paolo Nucci (President of the Italian Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - SIOPS), Leonardo Mastropasqua (National President of the Society of University Ophthalmologists - SOU), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA); Massimo Barberis (President ANFAO Lenses Group) .
    Curated by Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale in collaboration with ANFAO, ANFAO Lens Group, FEDEROTTICA and MIDO.
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Teresio Avitabile
    (President Italian Society of Ophthalmological Sciences - S.I.S.O.), Romolo Protti (Vice President Italian Association of Ophthalmic Physicians - AIMO), Francesco Bandello (President of the College of Ordinary Professors of Ophthalmology CONPROSO), Paolo Nucci (President of the Italian Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - SIOPS), Leonardo Mastropasqua (National President of the Society of University Ophthalmologists - SOU), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA); Massimo Barberis (President ANFAO Lenses Group) .
    Curated by Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale in collaboration with ANFAO, ANFAO Lens Group, FEDEROTTICA and MIDO.

  • Presbyopia Talent Show.
    Opticians, optometrists and salespeople will discuss on stage the main obstacles to the first fitting of progressive eyewear through a live customer demonstration
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Jury of experts: Raffaella Balestrieri (psychologist, psychotherapist, psychodramatist, expert in training processes), Federica Bonazza (psychologist, PhD student, psychotherapist in training), Lisa Vampa (psychotherapist), Angelica Pagnelli (eyewear image consultant), Andrea Afragoli (FEDEROTTICA President), and Industry Experts.
    Curated by Fge - Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale.
    Host and moderator Nicola Di Lernia, expert in the optics sector.
    Jury of experts: Raffaella Balestrieri (psychologist, psychotherapist, psychodramatist, expert in training processes), Federica Bonazza (psychologist, PhD student, psychotherapist in training), Lisa Vampa (psychotherapist), Angelica Pagnelli (eyewear image consultant), Andrea Afragoli (FEDEROTTICA President), and Industry Experts.
    Curated by Fge - Fabiano Gruppo Editoriale.

  • The challenges of sustainability: eyewear and the need for change.
    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Anna Zandanel (Sustainability and Innovation design consultant).
    ANFAO per MIDO. 
    Host and moderator Marialuisa Pezzali, author and host at Radio24.
    Anna Zandanel (Sustainability and Innovation design consultant).
    ANFAO per MIDO. 

  • STEPIC Innovations 2026: the twelve trends that will reshape society, technology, environment, politics, industry, and creativity in 2026.
    Tamara Cloé Leguía (Senior Client & Trend Consultant EMEA in WGSN). 
    WGSN for MIDO.
    Tamara Cloé Leguía (Senior Client & Trend Consultant EMEA in WGSN). 
    WGSN for MIDO.

  • Critical issues of the demographic-economic scenario in the development of the optical supply chain: the role of education and training.

    Giorgio Righetti (President of the Zaccagnini Institute), Lucrezia Gilardoni (Director of the Zaccagnini Institute, Milan Branch), Anto Rossetti (Chairman of the IBZ Scientific Committee, Lecturer at the Zaccagnini Institute and at the University of Padua), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA), Gabriele Civiero (President of the Italian Optometric Society), Mauro Frisani (Lecturer at the Zaccagnini Institute, IBZ, and the University Of Turin).
    Curated by the Benigno Zaccagnini Institute.
    Giorgio Righetti (President of the Zaccagnini Institute), Lucrezia Gilardoni (Director of the Zaccagnini Institute, Milan Branch), Anto Rossetti (Chairman of the IBZ Scientific Committee, Lecturer at the Zaccagnini Institute and at the University of Padua), Andrea Afragoli (President FEDEROTTICA), Gabriele Civiero (President of the Italian Optometric Society), Mauro Frisani (Lecturer at the Zaccagnini Institute, IBZ, and the University Of Turin).
    Curated by the Benigno Zaccagnini Institute.

  • Connaction - Networking in Optics and Optometry between Germany and Italy.
    Anne Marie Rumeo and Selin Agaoglu (Italian-Germanic Chamber of Commerce), Dirk Schäfermayer (Zentralverband der Augenoptiker und Optometristen), Anto Rossetti (University of Padua, CdL Optics and Optometry), Monica Tabacchi (Istituto Statale "E. Fermi" Pieve di Cadore), Giacomo Costa (Società Optometrica Italiana SOPTI), Marco Benedetti (FEDEROTTICA)
    Edited by SOPTI.
    Anne Marie Rumeo and Selin Agaoglu (Italian-Germanic Chamber of Commerce), Dirk Schäfermayer (Zentralverband der Augenoptiker und Optometristen), Anto Rossetti (University of Padua, CdL Optics and Optometry), Monica Tabacchi (Istituto Statale "E. Fermi" Pieve di Cadore), Giacomo Costa (Società Optometrica Italiana SOPTI), Marco Benedetti (FEDEROTTICA)
    Edited by SOPTI.

  • REGENESIS: zero-emission recycled materials that clean our planet and capture CO2.
    Marcos Bulacio (CEO of Pangea Movement).
    Marcos Bulacio (CEO of Pangea Movement).

  • Sustainable cleaning solutions in ophthalmic lens manufacturing.
    Mia Hodzic (Sales and Customer Success Representative of SAFECHEM Europe).
    • Mia Hodzic Sales and Customer Success Representative of SAFECHEM Europe
    Mia Hodzic (Sales and Customer Success Representative of SAFECHEM Europe).
    • Mia Hodzic Sales and Customer Success Representative of SAFECHEM Europe