What’s Up at SILMO Paris
Thursday, August 10 2023 | 14 h 39 min | News
SILMO Paris has consistently supported professionals in the optical and eyewear industry by providing valuable information and opportunities. The trade fair has introduced a new layout in Halls 6 and 7 to enhance visitor experience and display approximately 1,000 exhibitors. The renovated space presents a broad range of offerings curated by SILMO Paris.
Futurology
The discussion platform, SILMO NEXT, focuses on futurology and presents an overview of recent technological advancements. This platform aims to highlight significant developments in Smart Eyewear, phygital experiences, and sustainable design. Furthermore, FUTUROLOGY offers interactive zones for visitors to engage with smart products, explore current virtual reality trends, and understand sustainable production processes, such as using recycled plastic for eyewear frames.
TRENDS Forum
Eyewear trends are presented in a space inspired by the digital magazine TRENDS by SILMO. Selected optical and sunglasses frames from attending exhibitors illustrate these trends.
TRENDS By SILMO: The Digital Magazine
SILMO Paris presents Trends by SILMO, a digital magazine, in each edition. The magazine provides insights into the design outlook for 2023-2024 and analyzes the industry’s various influences. It offers a comprehensive look at changes and trends in optics, encompassing brands, products, innovations, marketing, and materials.
2023 Optical and Eyewear Design Competition
Following the 2022 edition, SILMO Paris’s Optical Design Contest returns. This year, design students globally are invited to create concepts around the theme of sports. A jury, including optical and design professionals and led by Marie-Christine Dorner, will convene on Friday, September 29th, to select a winner based on submitted files and a 3D printed prototype.
SILMO d’OR Awards
The SILMO d’OR awards, now in its 30th edition, recognizes innovation and creativity in the industry since its inception in 1994. This year’s chair is Nicolas Fafiotte.
SILMO ACADEMY
The 2023 theme for SILMO ACADEMY is centered on performance optimization in ocular care. This theme coincides with the upcoming Rugby World Cup and the 2024 SILMO trade fair, aligned with the Paris Olympics. On September 30th and October 1st, the 12th edition of this conference will discuss optimizing performance from two perspectives: the optical professional’s performance and the patient’s vision.
IOA: The International Optician of the Year Award
The International Opticians Association (IOA) collaborates with SILMO Paris to award an optician for their professionalism annually. This year, five finalists have been selected for consideration: Jean-François Porte (France), Phernell Walker and Carrie Wilson (USA), Angela Mitchell (New Zealand), and Vitor Manuel Simoes Martins (Portugal).
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