SILMO Paris 2026 Concludes with Focus on Smart Eyewear and AI Innovations

SILMO Paris 2026, held at Paris Nord Villepinte from September 25 to 28, welcomed 32,108 professionals from nearly 150 countries. International attendees accounted for 53% of visitors. The event featured over 950 exhibitors and 1,500 brands across 80,000 m². Key highlights included the SILMO Next Tech Village, which focused on smart glasses and AI, hosting a hackathon where Kimoo won for its attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder assistance app. The Trends Forum showcased styles like FANCY and AURA. Awards recognized innovations such as Laclarée’s autofocus glasses and GETD & Marienfeld’s luxury smart eyewear. CSR initiatives highlighted Andy Wolf’s sustainable production, while the Optic Design Contest winner DREAMSCAPE addressed visual distortion.