MIWO debuts European edition at Silmo Paris 2026

The Most Influential Women in Optical (MIWO) held its first European edition on September 25, 2026, during Silmo Paris. Organized by 20/20 Europe with Vision Monday and Jobson Optical Group, the event honored 26 women across five categories: Business Leaders, Rising Stars, Founders, Innovators, and Mentors. This initiative adapts a US format established in 2003 to recognize female influence in the optical industry. Honorees included executives from major firms like EssilorLuxottica and Marchon Eyewear, as well as founders of startups such as Read on and ZAC. Nancy Gries delivered the keynote, emphasizing the need to create conditions for women’s success rather than just celebrating annual achievements.