One of the most prestigious gatherings of the international optical industry, the Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair will take place from November 19–22, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Centre Halls 5, 6, and 7, covering a total area of 25,000 m². Having become a global business and knowledge platform, Silmo Istanbul is once again set to bring together professionals from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia—thanks to Turkey’s strategic location.
True to its motto “Everything About Eyewear,” the fair continues to serve not just as a product showcase but as a centre for sector-shaping ideas, collaborations, and visionary solutions. Offering unique opportunities for domestic manufacturers seeking to enter global markets and for international brands aiming to access the region, Silmo Istanbul keeps investing in both the present and the future of the optical industry with its innovation-driven content.
MORE THAN JUST A TRADE FAIR…
The rising success stories of the Turkish optical industry are crowned with international prestige on the Silmo Istanbul Award stage.
One of the most striking sections of the fair, Silmo Award Istanbul, will once again showcase leading brands internationally in areas such as design, technology, sustainability, innovation, and user experience. More than an awards ceremony, Silmo Award Istanbul stands as a platform where innovative ideas in the optical world are born and global success stories take shape. By encouraging creativity and innovative thinking, it continues to raise the quality standards of the sector. This prestigious program guiding the transformation of the optical industry helps brands become stronger and more visible on the international stage.
Silmo Istanbul Akademik nurtures the future leaders of the industry, bringing together participants ranging from young professionals to academics.
This year, Silmo Istanbul Akademik, with an expanded program, aims to strengthen the industry’s knowledge base through seminars and panels held throughout the fair. Sessions featuring expert local and international academics, industry professionals, and researchers will offer in-depth discussions on topics such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, sustainability, and customer experience. At the same time, special content for young professionals and opticianry students will reinforce the vision of nurturing tomorrow’s leaders.
A showcase of creativity and innovation in the optical world: Silmo Next
Silmo Next / Trend Forum, which reveals the design and trend vision of the optical sector, is becoming more interactive and multi-dimensional this year. Thematic collections blending fashion and technology, virtual reality applications, and innovative products made with sustainable materials will inspire visitors and offer a glimpse into the future. Silmo Next stands out not just as an exhibition, but as a discovery space showcasing the sector’s creativity and innovation-driven transformation.
Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair, which provides a platform for brands to establish cross-continental collaborations, invites optical industry professionals once again to come together and shape the future during November 19–22, 2025.
