SILMO d’Or 2026 – Joachim Froment, President of the Jury
For this new edition of the SILMO d’Or, SILMO Paris has entrusted the presidency of its jury to Joachim Froment, an industrial designer and creative director based in Brussels. ʅ When design goes beyond the object to reinvent our relationship with the world Through this appointment, the SILMO d’Or shines a spotlight on a contemporary […]
SILMO arrives in Riyadh and opens up a new territory for the international optical industry
SILMO is continuing its international expansion and is announcing the launch of SILMO Riyadh, a major new event to be held from April 2 to 4 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC).Designed as a strategic platform for the entire optics and eyewear industry, SILMO Riyadh is part of a strong regional growth […]
EAO x SILMO Academy Spring Session Athens
The HELLENIC ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY, with its longstanding presence and substantial contribution to lifelong learning initiatives in the field of Optics & Optometry, is organizing a scientific event on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The scientific event will be hosted at the Athens Campus of the University of West Attica, fostering dynamic interaction among professionals, scientists, […]
SILMO Paris 2026: International convergence and future perspectives
From 25 to 28 September at Paris Nord Villepinte, SILMO Paris will serve as a convergence point for international stakeholders, at a pivotal time when the industry is accelerating its transformations and reshaping its outlook. Each year, SILMO Paris brings together the entire optics and eyewear ecosystem in one place. The 2026 edition continues this […]
SILMO Paris 2026: A new vision takes shape
From 25 to 28 September 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte, SILMO Paris unveils a new expression of its identity. A new manifesto. A new visual embodiment. The same ambition: to be the starting point for major transformations across the global optics and eyewear industry. “The season starts here” – with this powerful signature, SILMO Paris […]
Heading to Bali: SILMO Academy Congress, 6-8 April 2026
Heading to Bali: SILMO Academy will gather the international optical and vision care community from April 6 to 8, 2026 for its CPD-accredited International Congress. Over three days, researchers, clinicians and global opinion leaders will come together for a high-level scientific programme structured around five key strategic themes: Putting People First – patient-centred care and […]
MIDO 2026: trends, technology and relationships driving the market
Between business, innovation, culture and training, MIDO’s lively energy keeps exhibitors and visitors engaged Milano, 4 February 2026 – Despite the complexity of the current economic, historical and geopolitical context, as well as factors surrounding the upcoming Winter Games, MIDO 2026 matched the figures of the previous edition in terms of both exhibitors and visitors, […]
MIDO 2026: the point of reference for the optical business
Visiting MIDO, from January 31 to February 2, 2026, at Fieramilano Rho, means gaining a complete and up-to-date overview of the eyewear market. For opticians, it is the ideal opportunity to discover new products, spot trends, meet suppliers and strategic partners, and find concrete ideas to evolve their store and business. In a complex global […]
Intl. ΕYEDEA Forum: To see beyond ourselves in optics, optometry & contact lenses
As President and Chair of the Scientific Program of the International EyeDea Forum 2nd Edition, I would like to share with you some additional information, along with my personal invitation, regarding this new initiative, which is expected, for the second consecutive year, to bring a breath of fresh air to the fields of Optics, Optometry, […]
Experience Milano during MIDO 2026
MIDO | Milano Eyewear Show is the 54th edition of the world’s leading international eyewear show, bringing together the entire supply chain: from lenses and frames to machinery, materials, and technology. About 1,200 exhibitors from 50 countries and more than 40,000 visitors from 160 nations, MIDO is the global business point for brands, designers, manufacturers, […]