Animations of SILMO Paris
Discover the highlights of this edition of SILMO Paris.
At SILMO Paris, from 26 to 29 September 2025, discover the latest trends, innovations and initiatives shaping the industry through a wealth of activations, encounters and talks. And because optics evolves all year round, SILMO also offers exclusive content between editions to keep you informed, inspired and connected to the whole community.
Conferences of SILMO Talks area
Hall 6 Booth G001
Discover a dynamic space at the show where industry pioneers share their stories and explore the future of their businesses, products, distribution models—and the optical sector as a whole.
Trends Forum
A true snapshot of the season, the Trends Forum
offers a creative overview of the shapes, colours,
and materials defining the eyewear world. Through
four major trends, it highlights a curated selection of
optical and sunglasses frames from the collections
of exhibiting brands. An inspiring space not to be
missed, capturing the spirit of the times and the key
style directions for the season ahead.
SILMO d'Or
Hall 7 Booth G088
Since 1994, the SILMO d’Or awards have celebrated excellence in creativity and innovation in the world
of optics and eyewear. A symbol of prestige and avant-garde, the iconic winged statuette continues to
honour the companies, products, and concepts shaping the future of the industry
International Optician of the Year Award
The IOA Prize honours the commitment and vision of opticians, highlighting their central role in a constantly
evolving industry. A true symbol of recognition, the award is part of a show edition placed under the banner
of talent and discovery. In this spirit, the award ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 26. Discover
the 2026 finalists !
Optical Design Contest
Hall 7 Booth G188
The Optical Design Contest celebrates emerging talents from design schools around the world, inviting them to push the boundaries of creativity in the field of optics. The 2026 Optical Design Contest invites design students to reflect on the place of vision in tomorrow’s world. What if glasses were no longer just a tool for sight, but a language of the future — a space for expression between technology and humanity?
Good eye on the planet
The CSR spot of SILMO Paris - Hall 6
Building on the “Responsible Company Prize” launched three years ago, SILMO Paris is introducing a brand-new 128m² area dedicated entirely to impact and CSR, located at the entrance of the show. In partnership with the CSR agency Hyssop, this space will highlight initiatives and companies in the optical industry that are innovating to reduce their environmental footprint and enhance their social and societal impact.