What's new at Silmo Paris?
"Since its creation, Silmo Paris has been working alongside numerous professionals to promote the future of ophthalmic optics through enhancement and information measures," says Amélie Morel, President of SILMO Paris. In a new configuration in Halls 6 and 7, the trade fair is reinventing the visitor circuit to stimulate the curiosity and discovery of almost 1000 exhibitors.
The multidisciplinary exchange area Silmo Next is dedicated to future research. It will offer a review of the latest technological innovations. An inventory to (re)discover the main advances in the field of smart eyewear, phygital experiences and eco-friendly design. In addition to this immersive review, Futurology offers unique experiential areas to test smart products, discover new trends in virtual reality and experience an innovative approach to sustainable production: Visitors can get active themselves by, for example, injection molding a frame out of plastic bottles or winning a custom-made frame.
Trend forum
The trends in the eyewear industry are always present, echoing the digital magazine "Trends by Silmo". In a scenographically designed room, these main trends are presented in perspective, revealing a selection of the best optical and sunglasses frames from the exhibitors present at the fair.
Trends by Silmo - the digital magazine
Silmo Paris launches the digital magazine "Trends by Silmo" with each of its issues. New uses and strong concepts - the inspiring magazine reveals the style and design perspectives 2023-2024 and a thorough analysis of all influences in the industry. Whether brands, products, innovations, marketing or materials: "Trends by Silmo" deciphers the changes and trends that will shape the world of ophthalmic optics in the near future.
Optical Design 2023 competition
After kicking off at the 2022 edition of Silmo Paris, the "Design Optique" competition returns this year with a topical theme imposed on students from design schools around the world: Sport. The jury, made up of optics and design professionals and chaired by Marie-Christine Dorner, interior architect, designer and scenographer, will meet on Friday, September 29 to select the winner from the various concepts selected on the basis of a complete dossier and a 3D-printed prototype.
Silmo d'Or
The 30th edition of the Silo d'Or, which honors innovation and creation, is an unmissable event, an ultimate consecration that has highlighted the ingenuity and inventiveness of more than 330 companies since its inception in 1994. This year, Nicolas Fafiotte, the creator of exceptional moments, will preside over the award.
Silmo Academy
"From performance planning to success: becoming an elite eye care practitioner" is the title of the Silmo Academy's 2023 theme. An allusion to the Rugby World Cup, which is taking place at the same time as the trade fair, and of course to the next Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. Over two days, Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October, the 12th edition of this scientific colloquium will shed light on optimizing performance and guaranteeing success, a topic that will be approached from two angles: The optician's performance and the patient's performance.
International Opticians Award of the IOA
The International Opticians Association (IOA), a professional organization based on the other side of the English Channel, awards an annual prize in collaboration with Silmo Paris to highlight an optician recognized for their high level of professionalism. Before announcing the winner at the Silmo d'Or ceremony, the jury had the honor of shortlisting the five finalists: Frenchman Jean-François Porte, Americans Phernell Walker and Carrie Wilson, New Zealander Angela Mitchell and Portuguese Vitor Manuel Simoes Martins.
