SILMO ISTANBUL
Turkey’s strategic crossroads for the optical industry awaits you for its 11th edition!
SILMO Istanbul, Turkey’s only international optics trade show, takes place from November 20 to 23 at the Istanbul Expo Center, showcasing the Turkish optics industry alongside major international brands and Asian manufacturers.
A bridge between Asia and Europe, a springboard for new collaborations
For four days, SILMO Istanbul brings together key players from Turkey, the Middle East, the MENA region, the Balkans and beyond, consolidating its role as an essential bridge between Asia and Europe. With its 25,000 m² of exhibition space, the event is today a dynamic platform for these optical professionals, offering an environment conducive to innovation, networking and expansion into new markets.
Thanks to this strong regional presence, the show connects European licensed brands with partners in the MENA region, while enabling EMEA professionals to collaborate with local and international manufacturers. Its atmosphere and well-orchestrated organization facilitate the exploration of new collections and the latest innovations, while creating synergies and sustainable business opportunities in a convivial atmosphere.
Combining Istanbul’s cultural richness with its economic power, SILMO Istanbul continues to strengthen the industry’s momentum while meeting a strategic need in the Middle East, becoming a true engine of regional growth.
Exclusive events for a customized experience
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover different areas for an even richer & more immersive SILMO Istanbul experience:
The Trends Forum:
exploring the shapes, colors and materials of eyewear, offering a complete panorama of the best optical and sunglass frames offered by the show’s exhibitor
The Futurology Experience Zone:
Immerse yourself in the future of optics and discover fascinating perspectives. This area will present technological innovations, customized solutions and interactive experiences in augmented and virtual reality.
SILMO Academy Conferences:
a series of enriching exchanges designed to deepen the understanding of the issues and developments in the sector, offering professionals and students opportunities for further training.
SILMO Award Istanbul:
a prestigious award that celebrates the excellence of the Turkish optical industry by recognizing outstanding achievements and underscoring its continued commitment to innovation and quality.
SILMO Istanbul 2024
November 20-23, 2024
Istanbul Expo Center | Istanbul, Turkey
Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair, which was first organized in 2013 and offers an ideal shopping and trade platform for industry professionals with its experience in the global optics industry increasing every year, crowned its 10th anniversary with record attendance.
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Exhibitors
Visitors
With almost 200 exhibitors and over 900 local and international brands, SILMO Istanbul responds efficiently and precisely to the expectations of professionals, and continues to offer them an ideal stage for business and meetings thanks to its singular and attractive atmosphere.
During this edition, visitors will once again have the opportunity to take part in SILMO Academy conferences. Through this scientific symposium, SILMO Istanbul continues to support the development of the industry with training programs on the latest and trendiest topics.
Visit their website to follow the updated news in the optical sector, to have more information about the fair and to register easily.
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