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

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.

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Glasses and contact lenses

Contact lens workshops

Hall 6 Booth P223

The Congrès d’Optométrie et de Contactologie (COC) is joining forces with SILMO Academy to offer a dedicated space covering every aspect of contact lens practice throughout the four days of SILMO Paris.
The programme includes conferences and small-group workshops focusing on subjects directly connected to professional practice, designed to refine techniques, compare approaches and provide useful takeaways for day-to-day practice.
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MIWO at SILMO Paris

MIWO x SILMO Paris

Most influential women in optical 2026 : join the special luncheon at SILMO Paris

Women who lead. Women who innovate. Women who inspire. Women who pave the way.
For the first time in Europe, Most Influential Women in Optical celebrates women whose careers, initiatives and commitment are helping to move the optical industry forward.

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SILMO Next exhibition area

SILMO Next: Tech Village, conferences and Futurology area

Hall 6 Booth S042

Explore today what will transform the profession tomorrow. At the heart of SILMO Next, the Tech Village and Futurology bring emerging technologies and new uses into focus: smart glasses, artificial intelligence, phygital experiences, new interactions in-store and more.
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Glasses from Morez museum

The museums of Oyonnax and Morez exhibit their collections

Hall 7 Booth G224

Take a journey through the history of eyewear with exhibitions at the museums in Oyonnax and Morez, revealing the secrets behind the evolution of glasses.
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Les Meilleurs Ouvriers de France

Hall 6 Booth M224

As key players in the dynamic world of optical innovation, the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Lunetiers invite you to join them.
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Trends Forum of SILMO Paris 2025

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.
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French optical manufacturers sharing their craftmanship

The Expertise of French Optical Manufacturers

Hall 7 Booth B223

From material to frame

Every year, 2.5 million frames and 14 million ophthalmic lenses are manufactured in France. Behind these figures lies a wealth of industrial and artisanal know-how, which the French Optical Manufacturers’ Expertise Area invites you to discover up close. Computer-aided design, metal frame assembly, colouring, polishing, etc., throughout the show, industry professionals demonstrate the techniques, technologies and expertise behind the quality of French manufacturing.

Demonstration programme
Visitors of SILMO Paris at the CSR area

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.
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Visitors looking at the finalist projects of the Optical Design Contest

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?
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Vitor Martens, winner of the 2024 International Opticians Association award

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 !
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Trophy of the SILMO d'Or at the show

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
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Take part in our 60th anniversary