Silmo Paris 2026 Draws Over 32,000 Visitors with Focus on Smart Eyewear and Digital Health

Silmo Paris 2026 convened more than 32,108 industry visitors from nearly 150 countries at its 80,000-square-meter exhibition. The event featured over 950 exhibitors and 1,500 brands, emphasizing the convergence of optics, digitalization, and health. Key areas included Silmo Next, which showcased smart glasses, artificial intelligence, and preventive healthcare solutions, alongside a Tech Village for hands-on technology testing. The Trends Forum presented four design themes: Fancy, Charisma, Adrenaline, and Aura. Sustainability efforts were highlighted in the CSR Spot, covering materials and responsible business concepts. The Silmo d’Or awards recognized innovations such as autofocus glasses for presbyopia, personalized progressive lenses, and smart eyewear. With 53% of attendees coming from abroad, the fair underscored international market dynamics. DOZ Verlag reported that detailed coverage will appear in issue 11/26, while the next edition is scheduled for September 24–27, 2027.