April 2 to 4, 2027
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SILMO Riyadh 2027 marks a new chapter for the international optical calendar, bringing one of the world’s most recognized trade show platforms to Saudi Arabia.
Taking place from April 2 to 4, 2027, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, the event introduces a new meeting point for eyewear brands, lens companies, technology providers, distributors, optometrists and eye care professionals across the Middle East.
Created as part of the wider professional framework, the event brings together SILMO Riyadh, OptiVision, the 6th World Congress of Optometry, and the annual congress of the Saudi Society of Optometry. This makes SILMO Riyadh 2027 relevant for eyewear brands, lens companies, technology providers, distributors, optometrists, optical retailers, educators and eye care professionals looking to connect with the Saudi and Middle Eastern optical market.
“With Silmo Riyadh, we are opening a new platform of expression for the optical and eyewear industry, at the heart of a region undergoing profound transformation,” said , president of “This event is designed to build lasting bridges between local and international stakeholders, in the service of innovation and vision care.”
The show is designed for professionals who want to explore new brands, meet regional and international suppliers, follow developments in optometry, and better understand the opportunities within the Middle East optical market.
SILMO Riyadh 2027 is intended for optical retailers, optometrists, ophthalmic professionals, eyewear buyers, distributors, importers, lens specialists, technology providers, educators and industry decision-makers.
One of the key strengths of SILMO Riyadh 2027 is its connection to OptiVision, the 6th World Congress of Optometry and SSO 2027. This combination gives the event a broader role than a standard trade fair, adding education, scientific exchange and professional development to the commercial exhibition.
“Hosting this milestone event in the Eastern Mediterranean region is a significant moment for optometry, and we are confident that the new dates will allow us to realize its full potential. Ensuring that our members and partners worldwide can fully engage in and benefit from the Congress remains at the heart of our decision-making.”
SILMO Riyadh 2027 will be hosted at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, also known as RICEC. The venue is located in Riyadh’s King Abdullah District and is one of the city’s main exhibition and convention locations.
The venue offers a large main exhibition hall of approximately 14,644 m², which can be divided into multiple halls depending on the event layout.
Registration details for SILMO Riyadh 2027 are expected through the official event platform. Visitors and exhibitors can follow the official website for updates on registration, exhibitor participation, congress access, travel information and accommodation.
TEF Magazine will continue to follow SILMO Riyadh 2027 as the event develops and more details about exhibitors, visitor information and the program become available.
SILMO Riyadh 2027 brings eyewear, optometry, education and business together in Saudi Arabia, creating a new optical tradeshow Middle East platform for brands, distributors and eye care professionals. At the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, SILMO opens a fresh gateway to one of the region’s fastest-growing vision care markets.
