MARCH 6–8, 2026

NEW YORK CITY

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Next Gen Retail Mentorship Lab at EYECON. This curated speed-mentoring experience is designed for emerging and aspiring independent optical retailers to connect directly with established industry leaders through focused 5-minute conversations.

Participation is limited. All applicants will be reviewed, and selected attendees will be notified prior to the event.

Apply to: Next Gen Retail Mentorship Lab

Next Gen Retail Mentorship Lab

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FEATURED EXHIBITOR

A shirtless male motocross rider wearing a colorful helmet and sunglasses, resting his arms on a dirt bike with the number 393 and various sponsor stickers, against a purple background.
Close-up of a person wearing sunglasses with an eyeglass chain that has a diamond-encrusted letter 'S' pendant, with visible skin and freckles.
Two individuals, a woman with long flowing red hair and a man with a shaved head, both wearing sunglasses, posing on a green motorcycle against a pink and purple gradient background.
A woman with long red hair and a man with a shaved head, both wearing sunglasses, sitting on a green and black motocross bike, against a purple background.
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a black top with lace-up details, looking down with her hair blowing and holding her arm.
A young woman with blond hair, wearing sunglasses, a black lace-up crop top, and brown shorts, is kneeling next to a green motocross bike against a dark blue background.