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- SILMO 2009 report: a transitional event
September 2009: In a challenging economic context, the Mondial de l’Optique 2009 (World Optical Fair) has demonstrated a high degree of resistance, providing a good business climate and events that have been highly acclaimed. Faced with two realities — the weakness of the world economy and the hyper media coverage of the H1N1 flu crisis —, SILMO 2009 has succeeded in staying on course. Read more 
- SILMO jumps into action
March, 2009: Much more than just a trade fair, the Mondial de l’Optique casts a prospective eye over the profession, remains committed year on year to get the sector moving, understand the expectations and needs of both visitors and exhibitors, and keep a step ahead of the market in order to integrate new avant-garde ideas and adopt proactive concepts... Read more
Feruary 2009: beginning and the MONDIAL DE L’OPTIQUE, is already preparing for its 2009 event — scheduled to take place from Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September—.
Last year, alongside major events such as the distribution of Silmo d’Or awards (with a new prize dedicated to sustainable development), trend forums and a lecture programme, a number of stimulating innovations were introduced: improved reception services providing maximum comfort for visitors; After Village, an informal and musical evening of entertainment, and an interactive system for trying on frames… Read more
November, 2008: The focus of everyone’s attention - SILMO 2008 - has just ended on a reassuring note for the whole optics and eyewear industry.Visitor numbers and business volume will have met expectations and will have swept away the questions and even fears aroused by the difficult conditions in which the 42nd SILMO opened. Read more
September, 2008: A place to meet up and do business, explore new products and market developments, this year’s SILMO will open on a positive and dynamic note.
In an uncertain economic climate, it is important for companies to be there, gaining first hand experience of their markets, meeting with clients and prospective clients and with the opportunity to explore the widest product ranges available. This is the case for SILMO, MONDIAL DE L’OPTIQUE, one of the major international rendez-vous, ... Read more
June, 2008: As a favored venue for business meetings, a trade show is also a focal point for exchanges of all kinds. Among the many optical trade shows throughout the world, SILMO has become a major commercial tool for the eyewear industry and is now seen as the show of reference in the industry. Silmo’s unique style and originality in the presentation of exhibits and in the exceptional set-up of its trend forums has made Silmo an attraction in itself...
April, 2008: Every Autumn, the world of optics comes to Paris to exhibit at SILMO, and throughout the year, the Mondial de l’Optique travels to countries which respond to the strategic issues of today's profession with an eye on tomorrow.
March, 2008: From 30 October to Sunday 2 November, the International Optics Exhibition SILMO 2008, MONDIAL DE L’OPTIQUE returns with its proven offer that makes it so unique and popular, while also strengthening its communication for a show devoted to boosting business in the optics market.
February, 2008: For its next addition, the Mondial de l’Optique 2008 will be bolstering its leading position and changing its timetable slightly: make a note for Thursday October 30th to Sunday 2nd November.
October, 2007: Placed under the banner of celebration, the Mondial de l’Optique (International Optics and Eyewear Exhibition) offered an anniversary edition acclaimed by all professionals.
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