SILMO Paris has revealed the finalists for the International Optician of the Year 2025. Dive into this celebration of optical excellence and discover who’s shaping the future of eye care.
Silmo Paris
September 26 @ 10:00 - September 29 @ 17:00
SILMO PARIS 2025
September 26-29, 2025
Paris Nord, Villepinte
SILMO is the most exciting international optics and eyewear trade show, which takes place at the Exhibition Center Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris), and welcomes the professionals of the optical & eyewear sector. A true incubator of ideas and reflection, SILMO Paris anticipates changes in the sector. Innovations, technological challenges, and future perspectives are revealed there to imagine tomorrow.
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SILMO Paris 2025
THE PLACE TO BE, TO SEE, TO FORESEE!
From September 26 to 29, 2025, Paris Nord Villepinte will once again become the beating heart of the international optics and eyewear industry. Welcoming over 32,000 visitors from 42 countries, along with 900 exhibitors and 1,500 brands, SILMO Paris is not just a trade fair—it’s an industry-defining experience where trends are born, innovation takes center stage, and professional connections grow into lasting collaborations.
At SILMO Paris, the energy is palpable. This is the place to be—a global stage where the most daring creators, innovative manufacturers, and passionate professionals come together to share their vision of what eyewear can be. It’s here that brands reveal their newest collections, entrepreneurs exchange big ideas, and the global eyewear community reconnects in an atmosphere charged with creativity and ambition.
"As the place to see, SILMO Paris showcases the very best in optics, all under one roof. From visionary designs and breakthrough lens technologies to sustainable materials and smart glasses, this is where visitors get a front-row seat to the future of eyewear. Every corner of the exhibition buzzes with discoveries, offering visitors a chance to explore the products and innovations that will soon define their own shelves and practices."
But SILMO is not only about seeing—it’s also the place to foresee. As a true incubator of ideas, the event invites professionals to look ahead through a wide range of thought-provoking experiences. At SILMO NEXT, visitors enter a laboratory of the future, where emerging technologies, digital solutions, and cutting-edge concepts push the boundaries of what’s possible in vision care. Meanwhile, the Trends Forum offers a carefully curated selection of the season’s most influential eyewear pieces, capturing the spirit of design movements before they hit the mainstream.
Knowledge sharing remains at the core of the SILMO experience. Through SILMO Talks and the SILMO Academy, attendees have access to in-depth conferences and presentations led by world-renowned experts. From clinical advancements to retail strategies, these sessions offer valuable insights that help shape the future of the optical profession.
Craftsmanship also takes a proud spotlight, as SILMO Paris honors the tradition and excellence of French eyewear making. Visitors can explore the work of the “Meilleurs Ouvriers de France”, discover techniques passed down through generations, and journey through time with museum exhibitions from Oyonnax and Morez, two historic hubs of the eyewear industry.
SILMO Paris is also a place of celebration. The prestigious SILMO d’Or Awards return to spotlight outstanding achievements in design and innovation. Young talent steps into the spotlight through the Optical Design Contest, while the Responsible Company Award recognizes businesses making an impact through sustainability and ethical practices. And finally, the International Optician of the Year Award, presented in collaboration with the IOA, honors excellence in opticianry on a global scale.
Even beyond the show dates, SILMO keeps the conversation alive throughout the year. With monthly SILMO News updates and the popular podcast series “The Right Optics by SILMO” hosted by Nick Coffer, professionals stay connected to the industry's pulse through stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of eyewear.
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