This International Day of Education (Jan. 24), created by the United Nations to emphasize the critical role of education in fostering equality and opportunity, EssilorLuxottica invites you to explore its learning ecosystem, Leonardo, and get inspired to learn something new! 

Since its launch in 2021, Leonardo has been a beacon of learning, delivering over 9.2 million hours of quality education in up to 30 languages and attracting 31.3 million visits from over 100 countries. Leonardo equips EssilorLuxottica’s employee community and eyecare professionals with essential tools for continuous learning, which is crucial in an ever-evolving industry.  

Empowering Personal & Professional Development  

The Build Your Career section offers valuable pathways for personal and professional development, helping empower individuals to navigate their career journeys with clarity and purpose, 

In addition, a dedicated Language Skills section was introduced to help effectively learn and communicate in five languages: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. 

The Competency Hub is another cornerstone of Leonardo, designed to cultivate key skillsets that align with EssilorLuxottica’s new Values.

Enriching the Industry with Live Events 

Leonardo's impact extends beyond EssilorLuxottica, enriching the industry through live events.  

For example, on World Children’s Day 2024, Leonardo hosted a panel discussion featuring several key leaders from EssilorLuxottica that centered on the challenges faced by children globally, particularly in refugee communities, and highlighting how the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s commitment to address these issues has been embraced by the UN Refugee Agency.  

Leonardo also partnered with the World Council of Optometry (WCO) to host a virtual event with a series of live sessions, entitled ‘Presbyopia and Aging Eye’, in December 2024. The event featured three live sessions designed to enhance understanding and improve care standards for eye care practitioners worldwide, featuring insights from nine internationally renowned speakers recognized for their expertise in the field.  

 
For 2025, Leonardo will focus on creating even more new and innovative educational content, supporting product launches and business priorities while hosting live events in partnership with worldwide experts, as its mission is crucial in sparking curiosity, promoting understanding and elevating the entire industry. 

On this International Day of Education, discover more on Leonardo and visit the EssilorLuxottica social media channels, where colleague ambassadors will share their stories, underscoring the fundamental role of education in their work and success – together, let's champion education for all!