# SILMO Paris - International Optics & Eyewear Exhibition

- Dates: 25 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
- Location: PARIS NORD VILLEPINTE Exhibition Centre, Paris, France
- Organiser: Comexposium
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce
- Expected attendance: 40,000

## About

SILMO Paris is an international exhibition and unmissable gathering for the optics and eyewear industry. It serves as a meeting point for professionals and enthusiasts to discover new collections, innovations, and trends within the sector.

## Who attends

This annual trade show takes place at the exhibition Center Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris) , and welcomes the professional of the optical and eyewear sector (opticians, optometrists, ophtalmologists, manufacturers,…).

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.silmoparis.com)
- [Registration](https://www.silmoparis.com/en/order-your-ticket)
- [Agenda](https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-academy/spring-session)

## Topics

- Trends Forum
- SILMO Academy
- SILMO Next
- SILMO Awards

## Speakers

- Nick Coffer
- Thibaud Syre, co-founder, AlpesVision
- Vincent Chamaillard, European Sales Director, Design Eyewear Group
- Thomas Husson, Vice President and analyst, Forrester

## Sponsors and partners

- Breton Communications
- DE OPTICIEN
- Superdry

## Ticket pricing

EUR 50

## Where to stay

- **Hôtel Esmerelda**: 160 m from the venue, 2 stars
- **Hôtel Notre-Dame**: 170 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelnotredameparis.com)
  - Phone: +33 1 43 54 20 43
- **Melia Paris Notre Dame**: 210 m from the venue, 7 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert
  - [Hotel website](https://www.melia.com/fr/hotels/france/paris/melia-paris-notre-dame/index.htm)
- **Hôtel Les Rives de Notre-Dame**: 220 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rivesdenotredame.com/)
- **Les Degrés de Notre Dame**: 230 m from the venue
- **Henri IV rive gauche**: 250 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://henri-paris-hotel.com/fr/)
  - Phone: +33 1 46 33 20 20
- **Hôtel Mont Blanc**: 270 m from the venue, 2 stars, Rue de la Huchette
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelmontblancparis.fr/)
- **Albe Hôtel Saint-Michel**: 300 m from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #optics

- [Silmo Paris Unveils 2026 Optical Design Contest Nominees](https://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/silmo-paris-unveils-2026-optical-design-contest-nominees/)
  - PARIS—Silmo Paris has announced the final list of nominated projects up for consideration in its annual Optical Design Contest, representing a short list of 10 that was culled from entries submits by students around the world. The 2026 edit
  - By visionmonday.com
- [SILMO Paris 2026 - A New Vision Takes Shape - The Optical Journal](https://www.opticaljournal.com/silmo-paris-2026-a-new-vision-takes-shape/)
  - 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 reaffirms it
  - By opticaljournal.com
- [Silmo Paris Announces 2026 Show Focus on Innovation Technology and ...](https://eyecarebusiness.com/news/2026/silmo-paris-announces-2026-show-focus-on-innovation-technology-and-design/)
  - News Silmo Paris Announces 2026 Show Focus on Innovation, Technology, and Design Silmo Paris will return to Paris Nord Villepinte late September, featuring a refreshed brand identity and an expanded focus on emerging technologies in the opt
  - By eyecarebusiness.com
- [VM - Silmo Paris 2026 Unveils New Identity and Vision for the Global ...](https://www.visionmonday.com/business/international-news/article/silmo-paris-2026-unveils-new-identity-and-vision-for-the-global-optical-industry/)
  - Silmo Paris will return September 25-28, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte, introducing a refreshed identity and renewed positioning for one of the optical industry's most influential international gatherings. With the new signature, "The seas
  - By visionmonday.com

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/silmo-paris-international-optics-eyewear-exhibition/