Animations of SILMO Paris

This year, the Futurology area puts Artificial Intelligence in the spotlight. Whether generative, contextual or descriptive, AI is transforming applications across every aspect of the optical industry.  
More than just an exhibition zone, Futurology is your meeting point between research, technology and professional practice.

We invite you to step into our world and become part of an immersive art experience: an artistic intersection where creativity, design, fashion, and optical artistry converge. Ninety selected artists enjoy complete freedom to express themselves, creating artworks without boundaries.

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.

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

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.

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 27. Discover the 2025 finalists !

As key players in the dynamic world of optical innovation, the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Lunetiers invite you to join them at SILMO Next.

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. In 2025, the theme Superhero Glasses challenges them to create visionary frames that enhance vision, transform perception, and reveal the full potential of design. Discover exclusively the projects of the finalists and winners in the dedicated space. The winner will receive a €10,000 prize, split equally between themselves and their school.

Every year, 2.5 million frames and 14 million lenses are manufactured in France. Throughout the show, the Savoir-faire Lunetiers Français Area will offer demonstrations of the different stages involved in manufacturing lenses and frames, as well as mini-conferences and quizzes to learn everything there is to know about eyewear manufacturing. Extend your discovery during the Manufacture Tour 2026 by registering now for factory tours at the show

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.