Explore today what will transform the profession tomorrow

SILMO Next: Look further

Major transformations often begin with signals that are almost imperceptible. SILMO Next invites you to spot them, understand them and assess how they could concretely reshape the optical and eyewear industry.

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.

Behind these innovations, new ways of designing the optical store, supporting wearers and practising as an optician are already taking shape. Demonstrations, experiences, exhibitions, conferences, the Hackathon and discussions with the SILMO Next Expert Committee create a journey designed to see technologies in action, understand their applications and anticipate their impact.

Experience the future

How can you truly understand a technology without seeing it in action?

At the Tech Village and Futurology, innovation comes to life through smart glasses demonstrations, phygital experiences featuring a conversational agent and augmented stand, a dedicated smart glasses exhibition, conferences and talks led by the space’s partners and guest speakers.

An opportunity to test and observe these technologies and compare their promises with their real-world applications for the profession.

Understand the challenges

Smart Glasses: Understanding, Anticipating & Taking Action

At the heart of the space, this forward-looking exhibition explores the key questions raised by the arrival of smart glasses.

What are the different categories of smart glasses? Which applications are already a reality? What role will artificial intelligence play? What impact could these technologies have on visual health, attention, data and sustainability? And above all, how can optical professionals remain trusted players as these new uses develop?

The SILMO Next hackathon; innovation in motion

A real-life innovation lab where expertise comes together and ideas take shape. Over two days, developers, designers, optical experts and technology players will bring their perspectives together to imagine new applications for smart glasses and artificial intelligence in healthcare and health.

Projects, ideas, visions: discover throughout the show what this collective intelligence has brought to life.

Share expertise, anticipate new uses

SILMO Next is also a space for reflection and knowledge sharing. Throughout the show, conferences, demonstrations and presentations will bring together Futurology partners, the SILMO Next Expert Committee and guest speakers.

Technologies, real-world applications, conditions for adoption, new uses and the questions they raise for the industry: a series of opportunities to gain perspective on the innovations presented and better understand the transformations ahead.

Discover at SILMO Next

Tech Village • Futurology • Smart Glasses • Phygital Experiences • Forward-Looking Exhibition • Hackathon • Conferences • Demonstrations • Expert Committee

Join us at SILMO Paris 2026 to see, test and understand what is already taking shape today.

Conference programme coming soon.

Femme tenant une conférence dans l'espace SILMO Talks

SILMO Talks: expert conferences, innovations and industry trends

Discover a dynamic space at the show where industry pioneers share their stories and discuss the future of their businesses, products, distribution methods and the sector.

Futurology - SILMO Next

Year after year, bold and visionary, SILMO Paris is much more than a trade show: a landmark, a collective energy, a catalyst for change... and a continuous movement supporting you through every evolution in the industry.