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At Expoóptica the product is small and the detail is everything
Exhibiting at Expoóptica 2028 and need a stand that does justice to eyewear and precision instruments? With 130 direct exhibitors showing more than 250 brands, this is a show of high reference density and very small product: dozens of frames per metre, each one competing for attention on a shelf.
At Contemporánea Eventi we design, manufacture and install your custom Expoóptica exhibition stand, with in-house joinery at our Barcelona workshop. Here the difference is made by display density, mirrors and light quality, with craft finishes and sustainable materials.
What is Expoóptica and when does it take place
Expoóptica is the optics, optometry and audiology trade fair organised by IFEMA MADRID, presented as a professional ecosystem connecting optics, audiology and technology. The next edition, Expoóptica + Audio 2028, runs from 23 to 25 April 2028 at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre.
It is a biennial show with focused, high-quality attendance: around 8,300 visitors, 130 direct exhibitors, 250+ brands and 10 countries represented. The audience is opticians, optometrists, audiologists, chain buyers and purchasing groups, so footfall matters less than who walks in: a small stand that works can outperform a large one that does not.
Turnkey service for your Expoóptica stand
We handle the whole process, from the first sketch to dismantling, so you can focus on your customers. One team, turnkey and with no middlemen. We design the concept, build it with in-house joinery at our Barcelona workshop and install it at IFEMA Madrid, so your stand arrives flawless and on time.
Design
Collaborative briefing, a strategy built around your visitor and a photorealistic 3D render of your space.
Manufacturing
In-house joinery and manufacturing with premium, high-quality and sustainable materials at our Barcelona workshop.
Build & install
Transport and coordination to IFEMA Madrid, on-site build and dismantling by our own crew, and dedicated support throughout the show.
Projects that back every stand we build
For more than 20 years we have been designing and building exhibition stands for trade fairs across Europe, with experience in healthcare and pharma alongside technology, food and industry. We start from a photorealistic 3D render, manufacture with in-house joinery and sustainable materials, and obsess over the finish, which on a stand full of small product is what visitors actually see.
What your stand needs at an optics and audiology show
Optics has requirements almost no other sector shares. These are the four that decide whether the stand works.
01
Mirrors, because visitors try the product on
Nobody buys a frame without seeing themselves in it. We place mirrors at the right height and angle next to every display area, lit so the reflection is flattering rather than clinical. It sounds obvious and it is the detail most stands get wrong.
02
Light that does not lie about colour
Acetate, metal finishes and lens tints change completely under bad light. We specify lighting with proper colour rendering so what the buyer sees on your stand is what arrives at their shop.
03
Display density without clutter
You may need to show hundreds of references in a few square metres. We design modular display walls and trays that hold a lot of product while keeping the collection readable, with room to restock and to reorganise mid-show.
04
A quiet room for audiology
If you exhibit hearing technology you cannot demo it in the middle of the aisle. We build acoustically isolated booths within the stand, so audiometric demonstrations are actually possible on a noisy exhibition floor.
A reusable stand between Expoóptica editions
Because Expoóptica runs every two years, a stand built for a single edition is money thrown away the moment it is dismantled. We design reusable, demountable structures whose parts are stored and recombined for the next edition or for other optics and healthcare fairs.
In this sector the display system is the valuable part: once the modular display walls and trays are right for your collection, they carry over and only the graphics and the product change. We work with FSC and PEFC certified timber, aluminium and recyclable materials.
Frequently asked questions about Expoóptica stands
The questions we hear most from brands preparing their stand for Expoóptica at IFEMA Madrid, from dates and displays to audiology booths, logistics and reuse. If yours is not here, get in touch and we will advise you with no obligation.
When does Expoóptica 2028 take place?
Expoóptica + Audio 2028 runs from 23 to 25 April 2028 at IFEMA MADRID. It is a biennial show, so each edition concentrates two years of collections and product launches. We recommend starting the stand design six to eight months ahead.
Can you build display systems for hundreds of frames?
Yes. We design modular display walls and trays built into the joinery, sized for your actual collection, so you can show a high number of references without the stand looking cluttered. We also plan restocking and space to reorganise the display during the show.
Do you include mirrors and proper lighting?
Always, and they are two of the most important decisions on an optics stand. We position mirrors at the right height next to each display and specify lighting with good colour rendering, so acetates, metal finishes and lens tints look on the stand exactly as they will in the shop.
Can you build a soundproof booth for audiology demos?
Yes. For hearing technology we build acoustically isolated booths inside the stand, so you can run audiometric demonstrations despite the ambient noise of the hall. We plan their position and construction so they do not close off the stand frontage.
What does your Expoóptica stand design and build service include?
It is a turnkey service: design and 3D render, manufacturing at our own workshop, transport to IFEMA Madrid, build and dismantling on site, and support during the show. We also handle the venue’s technical documentation and the electrical connections.
Can you install at IFEMA even though your workshop is in Barcelona?
Yes. We manufacture at our Barcelona workshop and travel to IFEMA Madrid with our own build crew, as we regularly do for shows at the Madrid venue. Transport and coordination with IFEMA are part of the turnkey service.
Expoóptica 2028 takes place at IFEMA Madrid
Expoóptica brings the optics, optometry and audiology sector together at IFEMA Madrid every two years. As an exhibition stand contractor with our own workshop, we design and manufacture your stand in Barcelona and install it in Madrid with a turnkey service covering production, transport, build and dismantling.
Exhibition stand design and build in Madrid
Expoóptica takes place at IFEMA Madrid, one of the most important exhibition centres in Europe. As a stand builder with an in-house workshop, we design, manufacture and install your custom stand with a full turnkey service: production, transport, build and dismantling at the venue.
Contemporánea Eventi builds your Expoóptica stand in Madrid
You now know the dates, the venue and what an optics stand has to solve. All that is left is the important part, turning up with a stand that gets your collection tried on. Tell us about your project and we will put together a tailored quote with no obligation.