SILMO 2024 : The place The Future Of Optics Takes Form

From 20 to 23 September, impressed by the Olympic values of efficiency, innovation, and expertise, SILMO Paris opens its doorways to all trade professionals. With greater than 900 exhibitors and 1,500 manufacturers unfold over 75,000m2 in Halls 6 and seven of the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition middle, this 12 months’s occasion guarantees to be an expertise the place the trade of concepts, the invention of the most recent traits, forecasts, coaching, and data are on the coronary heart of the interactions.

SILMO NEXT AREA 

SILMO NEXT – Futurology invitations you to immerse your self in the way forward for optics and discover fascinating prospects for the years 2025 to 2035. Professionals will uncover a area divided into a number of distinct zones the place technological improvements, personalised options, and interactive experiences, together with augmented and digital actuality, converge.

The SILMO NEXT skilled committee – Who’re these specialists and professionals? What subjects had been mentioned, and what conclusions had been drawn? Uncover the Professional Committee’s report.

CSR: AT THE HEART OF OPTICS

SILMO is actively dedicated to supporting the optical trade in adopting sustainable and moral practices. In partnership with the company Hyssop, SILMO gives sensible guides that decode important points resembling sourcing, packaging, and transportation to assist corporations combine social duty into their core actions. These guides supply concrete recommendation on decreasing ecological footprints, selling range, and bettering provide chain transparency. By combining innovation with duty, SILMO helps trade professionals of their transition towards a extra sustainable future.

INSPIRATIONS & TRENDS

 Guests will get pleasure from a visible snapshot of the shapes, colours, and supplies of eyewear, providing a complete overview that highlights the very best optical and sun shades frames from the exhibitors on the present. Right here are the 4 traits to look at that may form the successes of tomorrow.

The journal Developments by SILMO, crafted like a real pattern guide, enhances this scenography.

PODCASTS: RIGHT OPTICS BY SILMO

“The Proper Optics” is designed to help professionals all year long, past the borders of the present. These participating conversations with consultants and particular visitors, all hosted by Nick Coffer, delve deeply into the charming world of eyewear. The episodes reveal success tales, highlight distinctive craftsmanship, and share inspiring visions for the way forward for the trade.

SILMO TV & SILMO NEWS, THE PROGRAMME

Throughout the 4 days of the present, SILMO TV journalists will likely be on-site to supply stay protection of all the most recent trade developments, guaranteeing guests don’t miss any key moments of the occasion. With skilled evaluation, testimonials, and experiences, professionals will keep related to the most recent information from SILMO Paris and may comply with SILMO Information all year long to remain knowledgeable concerning the newest traits and improvements in optics.

DISCOVERING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Guests can discover the must-see workshops of the Greatest Craftsmen of France (MOFs), the place masters of French craftsmanship showcase their distinctive expertise. Attendees can witness stay demonstrations, together with customized body design, hand shaping, welding, and extra.

DESIGN CHALLENGE EXHIBITION

The “Design Problem” was conceived as a team-based competitors, pairing design college students with interns from the École de Lunetterie de Morez. The outcome? A group of extremely eclectic frames, numerous in each kind and inspiration. These totally different visions of eyewear, targeted on the theme of plant-based supplies, spotlight inspiring tales of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

FRENCH EYEWEAR CRAFTSMANSHIP

The French Eyewear Makers will take guests on a journey to the Jura Mountains to find the distinctive experience of native corporations and meet their artisans by way of charming demonstrations. This showcase highlights the expertise and custom of eyewear artisans who proceed to uphold centuries-old craftsmanship, essential to the worldwide popularity of “Made in France.”

OYONNAX-MOREZ MUSEUM

This museum, a showcase of French eyewear heritage, presents a captivating assortment of historic objects and improvements which have formed the optical trade. Guests can discover this distinctive exhibition to find the evolution of frame-making methods and designs whereas immersing themselves within the wealthy historical past and legacy of the long-lasting cities of Oyonnax and Morez. It’s a possibility to rise up near the craftsmanship that has marked the historical past of eyewear and to immerse your self in two centuries of eyewear historical past.

THE SILMO D’OR AWARDS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The SILMO d’Or Awards honor technical excellence, creativity, and innovation—key qualities that drive the optical trade into the long run. Every year, this occasion garners consideration from professionals and media worldwide, underscoring its significance and affect on the worldwide market.

The 2024 version of the SILMO d’Or is especially particular because it marks the thirtieth anniversary of this prestigious occasion. This milestone celebration not solely highlights present improvements but additionally pays tribute to the progress made through the years.

This anniversary displays the enduring affect and legacy of this award within the eyewear trade and guarantees a memorable 2024 SILMO d’Or, emphasizing the significance of workmanship on this ever-evolving area.

SILMO ACADEMY CONFERENCES

New Format: This 12 months, the SILMO Talks area may even host SILMO Academy, the place internationally famend specialists will reveal the most recent analysis developments. Program particulars will likely be out there on silmoparis.com.

OPTICAL DESIGN CONTEST

Selling craftsmanship, supporting the trade, and stimulating innovation : SILMO Paris additionally champions future expertise with the Optical Design Contest. The third version of this competitors, open to design college students from around the globe, focuses on eyewear equipment that transcend imaginative and prescient correction and safety, exploring new functionalities and makes use of.

Uncover the biography of the President, Olivier Jault, in addition to the tasks of the 2024 nominees.

RESPONSIBLE COMPANY PRIZE

In as we speak’s context, adopting a complete CSR technique is important to fulfill stakeholder expectations whereas enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of corporations within the optical sector. To encourage these sustainable and accountable practices, SILMO, in collaboration with the company HYSSOP, has established the Accountable Firm Award. This distinction acknowledges corporations that take a holistic method, addressing moral, environmental, and social points, and actively decide to a extra accountable future.

INTERNATIONAL OPTICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award, offered by the IOA (Worldwide Opticians Affiliation) in partnership with SILMO Paris, acknowledges and honors an optician for his or her imaginative and prescient and dedication to selling the values of their occupation, each to their colleagues and purchasers. Uncover the 2024 nominees.

THE OPTYMPICS

A enjoyable and interesting competitors, the OPTYMPICS rejoice the intersection of sportsmanship and the fascinating world of optics. Simply as athletes push their limits, opticians repeatedly hone their expertise with ardour, creativity, and experience. In collaboration with Radioottica, Nico Caradonna & Behind My Glasses.

SILMO JOB

As a key associate to the optical trade, SILMO Paris helps professionals in addressing essential sector challenges, together with expertise recruitment with SILMO JOB. Whether or not recruiter or candidate, professionals can profit from a dynamic area providing unique alternatives and direct networking to construct the groups of tomorrow. Opticians and firms can enroll now to find job presents, schedule conferences, and maximize connections throughout the occasion.

DRINK CORNERS

Throughout their go to, attendees can take a refreshing break on the water bar, Cockorico cocktail bar, or Lillet wine bar. These drink corners supply an opportunity to chill out and recharge earlier than persevering with their exploration and networking within the exhibition halls.

INTER-SCHOOL CHALLENGE

Each Monday at SILMO Paris, Faculty Day gives college students and lecturers with a novel alternative to immerse themselves within the coronary heart of the optical trade. Via interactions with professionals, and publicity to experience, applied sciences, and merchandise, they’ll discover your complete sector, a consistently evolving atmosphere, in a dynamic and collaborative ambiance. A particular inter-school problem, a enjoyable contest in partnership with OPTIC 2000, may even happen throughout today, devoted to second-year BTS college students. The highest 5 college students will win a visit to a European optical commerce present.

 

About SILMO 2024

SILMO guarantees to be an necessary occasion for your complete optics sector, combining innovation, reflection, and discussions to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Be a part of the Optical Journal at SILMO Paris, September 20-23, 2024 at Paris Nord Villepinte.