SILMO 2025: Everything you need to know about the show
SILMO Paris is the event of the year for the world of optics. It's a unique annual show that welcomes industry professionals (opticians, ophthalmologists, manufacturers...).
What is SILMO ?
Every year, SILMO Paris attracts more and more optics and eyewear professionals. They all come together to explore the future of a rapidly changing industry.
SILMO, or Salon International des Professionnels de l’Optique et de la Lunetterie, is the highlight of the year in the world of optics. Brands and opticians come together to promote the development and international influence of the entire optical sector.
SILMO Paris covers 75,000 m², where the latest technologies and futuristic trends converge. With over 900 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors, it’s a meeting place for industry professionals, enabling new partnerships, new projects and new collaborations.
SILMO’s exhibitors are divided into several sectors :
- Low vision
- Contactology
- Point-of-sale equipment
- Sunglasses
- Equipment for opticians
- Optical frames
- Lenses
SILMO 2025 practical information
Show dates 2025
The next Salon International des Professionnels de l’Optique et de la Lunetterie will take place from September 26 to 26, 2025.
Opening hours of the 2025 show
Every day from 9am to 6:30pm.
Address of the 2025 show
SILMO 2025 will be held at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte (ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte).
How to get to SILMO :
- RER B “Parc des Expositions” stop
- Airport shuttles
- Bus line 20 “Parc des Expositions” stop
- Parking lots are also available.
Thanks to our partners, discounts of up to -15% are available on all Air France and KLM flights within mainland France.
Why exhibit at SILMO 2025 ?
SILMO PARIS is more than 50 years of trade shows promoting the development and international influence of the optical industry.
Having your own stand at a trade show gives you the opportunity to present your new products, test the public’s reaction to them, meet new customers and partners, imagine new collaborations, make yourself known, and boost your sales.
SILMO Paris 2024 exhibitors
Many professionals from the optical eyewear industry were present at the 2024 show.
900 exhibitors from 42 countries represented 1,500 brands.
SILMO 2024 exhibitors included :
Acuitis
Acteon
Armorlux
Banana Moon
Lapeyre Group
Lunetterie générale
Optilook
Seiko
…
The SILMO d'Or 2024
The highlight of SILMO Paris: the SILMO d’Or awards. Every year, the SILMO d’Or awards recognize the creativity and innovation of an entire industry.
Over the years, this award has become legendary in the industry, enabling the winners to gain recognition for their talent and know-how.
The SILMO 2024 winners are:
- Children : Lafont – “Roudoudou”
- Sport: Out-of – “Acuity”
- Vision: Transitions Optical – “Transitions Gen S”
- Low Vision : Accessolutions – “ Voisee” Reber Informatik
- Material/Equipment ex aequo: Eyesoft – “Check Lenscape” & MicroUnit – “Lona 5″
- Optical frames brands & labels: Nina Ricci – “ SNR403 couleur 7G6 ” De Rigo Vision
- Sunglasses brands & labels: Zilli – “ ZI65109 C01 ” Grosfilley France
- Technological innovation in eyewear: OOmade – “OOmade SAV 3D”
- Technological innovation in eyewear – connected products: EssilorLuxottica – “RayBan Meta with AI”.
- Optical frames – eyewear designer: Pierre Eyewear – “Lady”
- Sunglasses – eyewear designer: Prodesign – “Censur”
- JURY’S SPECIAL PRIZE: PARASITE DESIGN – “MORPH Alpha”
