SILMO Paris is the international trade show for optics and eyewear, held every autumn at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. It is a key platform for professionals to discover innovations, trends, emerging talents, and industry expertise.
SILMO Paris is more than just a trade fair: it is “the stage where creativity, ingenuity, and conviviality come to life.” Each year, Paris Nord Villepinte becomes an international meeting point for product launches, new trends, talents, and excellence in expertise.
The fair features key formats such as the Trends Forum to highlight upcoming styles, customized visitor journeys, SILMO Job for recruitment, as well as Schools’ Day and the Student Challenge for younger generations.
SILMO offers thematic areas including SILMO Next (with Futurology), SILMO Academy, the SILMO Awards such as the SILMO d’Or, the Optical Design Contest, and prizes like International Optician of the Year and the Responsible Company Award.
The fair promotes creativity and excellence through the SILMO d’Or awards, the Optical Design Contest, and CSR prizes. It also highlights future technologies through Futurology, while showcasing artisanal know-how and design expertise.
SILMO belongs to a global network: the SILMO Family includes SILMO Istanbul and SILMO Showrooms worldwide. In addition, SILMO Academy organizes Spring Sessions in various international cities.
SILMO Paris positions itself as the leading international optics and eyewear fair, fostering innovation, education, craftsmanship, CSR, and professional networking across the global industry.
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