Foundation Eyewear Is Heading to SILMO Paris 2026

The Foundation Eyewear team is excited to be heading to Paris this September for SILMO Paris 2026, taking place September 25 to 28 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.

SILMO has been bringing the international optical and eyewear industry together since 1967. For our team, it is an incredible opportunity to meet manufacturers, discover new brands, explore new materials and designs, and connect with people from across the global optical industry.

This year's show feels particularly exciting because of how quickly our industry is changing. Artificial intelligence and smart eyewear are becoming increasingly important parts of the conversation. SILMO Next's Tech Village will showcase artificial intelligence, smart glasses and other emerging technologies, giving the industry a chance to see how these innovations could impact eyewear, optical retail and the overall patient experience.

The business side of eyewear is changing quickly as well. We continue to see consolidation among some of the industry's largest players. VSP Vision recently acquired Marcolin and is now bringing Marcolin and Marchon together under its eyewear leadership. Safilo also completed its acquisition of SPY+ and Serengeti in 2026.

For independent companies like Foundation Eyewear, changes like these make international shows even more valuable. They give us the opportunity to stay connected to what is happening globally, build direct relationships, discover new ideas and better understand where the eyewear market is heading.

Most importantly, we are looking forward to spending a few days surrounded by people who share our passion for eyewear.

We can't wait to see what SILMO Paris 2026 has in store.

If you see the Foundation Eyewear team walking the show floor, please make sure to stop us and say hi. We would love to connect!