Silmo Paris 2026 Draws 32,108 Visitors Amid Decline; Sophia Denison Wins Optic Design Contest

Silmo Paris 2026 concluded at Paris Nord Villepinte with 32,108 trade visitors from nearly 150 countries, a decrease from 33,358 in the previous year. The event featured over 950 exhibitors and 1,500 brands showcasing new frames, sustainability initiatives, and digital solutions like connected eyewear. Sophia Denison from the Savannah College of Art and Design won the Optic Design Contest for her project "Dreamscape." Austrian manufacturer Andy Wolf received the CSR Award, while British optician Jessica Gowing was named International Optician of the Year by the International Opticians‘ Association. The next edition is scheduled for September 24–27, 2027, marking the fair’s 60th anniversary.