Trade Show: SILMO Paris, the World Optics Fair at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre – September 25 to 28, 2026
Categories : Fairs and Trade Shows, published on : 8/11/26
From September 25 to 28, 2026, SILMO Paris—the World Optics Exhibition—brings together all optics and eyewear professionals at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
Since 1967, SILMO Paris has kicked off the new international eyewear and optical season each year.
The 2026 edition will take place from September 25 to 28 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, serving as a gathering point for eyewear and optical professionals from around the world.
The SILMO Paris trade show brings together over 33,000 visitors, 900 exhibitors, and 1,500 represented brands from 42 countries—including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the United States, Japan, Korea, and China—and covers the entire optical sector:
Contact lenses
Optical frames
Lenses
Sunglasses
Optician equipment
Point-of-sale equipment
Manufacturing and processes
Sports
Connected eyewear
Low vision
International press
Also discover a range of conferences and activities at SILMO Paris 2026:
* SILMO Talks: A forum for expression, open dialogue, and the sharing of experiences, enabling all industry stakeholders to build new synergies and exchange views on the future of their professions, products, and distribution channels. It offers a way to better grasp an ambitious future that combines technical expertise and innovation with respect for the environment and people.
* Futurology: Eco-design, new materials, the circular economy, connected products, and more—the Futurology area will examine the theme of "techno-responsibility" through the lens of future trends and the innovations that will gradually shape the future of the optical and eyewear industry.
* The Trends Forum: A true snapshot of the moment, the Trends Forum offers a creative overview of the shapes, colors, and materials defining the eyewear world. Through four key trends, it showcases a curated selection of optical frames and sunglasses from the exhibitors' collections. It is an inspiring highlight—not to be missed—for capturing the spirit of the times and the stylistic directions of the upcoming season.
* The SILMO Awards: Featuring the SILMO d’Or, the Optical Design Contest, the International Optician of the Year Award, and the Committed Company Award.
* The *Meilleurs Ouvriers de France* (Best Craftsmen of France): Key players in the optical industry’s drive for innovation, the *Meilleurs Ouvriers de France* are returning to SILMO Next. Upholding a unique heritage and expertise, they are ideally positioned to provide opticians with the keys to their future growth. A return to craftsmanship, local connection, and authenticity aligns more than ever with evolving consumer behaviors and the challenges ahead.
* The Expert Committee: Each year, the SILMO Next expert committee provides strategic insights into the major transformations reshaping the optics and eyewear sector. Comprising professionals from the fields of design, retail, technology, and marketing, this group of experts shares its analyses and perspectives to help industry stakeholders navigate new trends, emerging practices, and innovation challenges.
* Schools Day and Student Challenge: An opportunity for students to meet key players across the optics industry and participate in dedicated workshops and activities.
Optics and eyewear professionals: stay at the Hotel Jardin Le Bréa and easily reach SILMO Paris 2026 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in under 45 minutes!
Dates and opening hours:
Friday, September 25 to Monday, September 28, 2026
Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Trade show access badge:
Opticians and optical professionals: Free
Manufacturers and other participants: €50
Online badge booking
How to get to the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from Hotel Jardin Le Brea?
Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre - 95975 Roissy-Charles de Gaulle
- From Hotel Jardin Le Bréa, take the RER B train at Port Royal (a 7-minute walk), heading towards Charles de Gaulle Airport 2 (Terminal 2), and get off at the "Parc des Expositions" station; the exhibition centre is then a 4-minute walk away.
The total travel time from our hotel to the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre is approximately 45 minutes.
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