Optrafair 2020 has been postponed until 19–21 September in the interest of the health, safety and wellbeing of exhibitors, visitors and staff because of coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Federation of Manufacturing Opticians board and Mark Allen Exhibitions explained that the decision was made after monitoring the situation and listening to stakeholders’ views and concerns.
Organisers also consulted with the venue NEC in Birmingham and with advice from the UK government and public health authorities.
A statement on the Optrafair website said: ‘We hope that by making this decision now we can eliminate the uncertainty and reduce the inconvenience felt by registered exhibitors and visitors.’
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