SILMO Academy Bali 2026
Sunlight and Science at the SILMO Academy Congress
After years of inspiring optical professionals across the globe, SILMO Academy is ready to expand its horizons, all the way to Bali.
From April 6 to 8, 2026, the prestigious educational platform of SILMO will host its international congress in Bali, marking a new milestone in the promotion of excellence, training, and knowledge sharing within the global optical and vision care community.
A Warm Breeze Through the SILMO Academy Congress Scientific Program
This edition will be structured around five key themes, each addressing the profession’s most pressing challenges and opportunities:
Putting People First: Reaffirming the human-centered approach in optical practice and patient care.
- Healthy Ageing: Exploring innovative approaches to the visual needs of an ageing population.
- Gaining a Competitive Edge in Practice: Empowering professionals to enhance performance, differentiation, and sustainability.
- Light Management – Understanding and mastering the effects of light on vision and ocular health.
- Future Advances in Optometry and Optics – Exploring transformative technologies and research shaping tomorrow’s vision care.
With its blend of scientific excellence and cross-cultural exchange, SILMO Academy Bali 2026 promises to deliver both professional enrichment and personal rejuvenation.
From SILMO Paris to Bali – Education Without Borders
Organized under the aegis of SILMO Paris, this new edition of SILMO Academy bridges continents and perspectives, bringing together the global vision community in an exceptional setting. More than an academic event, it’s a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the shared pursuit of better vision care for all.
For optical professionals eager to stay ahead and actively shape the future of global visual health, this is truly a not-to-be-missed event.
More information will soon be available at silmoparis.com.
About SILMO Acadamy
Founded in 2010 under the leadership of Guy Charlot, SILMO Academy stands as one of the optical industry’s most respected platforms for education, research, and professional development. As part of the Mondial de l’Optique (SILMO Paris), it was created to help opticians, optometrists, and vision care specialists stay ahead of rapid scientific and technological progress in the field of vision. The Academy offers a place of reflection, exchange, and advancement, connecting professionals with the latest insights into materials science, vision correction, and optical innovation.
Supervised by a Scientific Council, SILMO Academy guarantees the scientific credibility and relevance of its symposiums, lectures, and workshops. Its annual conferences and Spring Sessions feature international experts who share the newest research and clinical practices, fostering collaboration between professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Since 2016, the Academy has further strengthened its commitment to research by awarding an annual €10,000 grant to support promising projects in optics and vision science, selected by its Scientific Committee.
From its roots in Paris to its international Spring Sessions across Europe, SILMO Academy continues to cultivate excellence, innovation, and collaboration in vision care, inspiring practitioners to expand their knowledge and refine their craft in a spirit of openness and shared progress.
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