By Staff
Monday, October 10, 2022 12:18 AM
PARIS and SINGAPORE—Organizers have announced that
Silmo Singapore will be a new Asian flagship edition of Silmo Paris, to be launched for the first time April 12-14, 2023.
By Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022 12:18 AM
PARIS—The organizers of the recently-concluded
Silmo Paris 2022 exhibition, held at the end of September, reported that the show was "The recovery edition. The figures are now in and they surpass all expectations.
By Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:15 AM
LONDON—After an enforced break of over two years, organizers of
100% Optical made its return to the ExCeL London April 23-25 with a record-breaking 9,680 attendees flocking to the U.K.’s biggest optical event. Organizers pointed out the show was the first chance for colleagues and customers to reconnect after the pandemic delayed the show twice. The three-day event featured catwalk shows, CPD seminars, independent and international eyewear designers, showcases of the latest optical technology and a host of new features, with a strong focus on sustainability.
By Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:18 AM
MUNICH—After a break due to COVID-19,
opti is returning to Munich, Germany this May 13 through 15 at the Fairground Munich.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:15 AM
MILAN—Organizers of
Mido, the international eyewear exhibition planned to return in person here, April 30-May 2, report that they are expecting 630 exhibitors, arriving from 45 countries, to take part and showcase collections and products before an audience of Italian and international buyers, opticians, designers and journalists. The entire eyewear supply chain, from the large brands to the smaller companies focused on innovation and experimentation, will be on display in the 5 Mido pavilions at Rho Fiera and in such exhibit and display areas as Fashion District, Lenses, Design Lab, More!, FAiR East, Lab Academy, Start Up and Tech.
By Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022 12:27 AM
MILAN—Visitors to
Mido, the international eyewear show—buyers, designers, entrepreneurs, opticians, ophthalmologists, journalists and eyewear supply chain professional—can now
register on the exhibition's website for the forthcoming edition of the show, to be held April 30 to May 2 2022.
By Staff
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:18 AM
LONDON—Due to the escalation of COVID-19 cases across the U.K., and with the possibility of new restrictions in early 2022, London-based trade show
100% Optical has announced the postponement of its 2022 show, originally scheduled for Jan. 22-24, to new dates April 23-25, 2022. The show will take place at ExCeL London, its original venue. All visitor registration, exhibitor stand, sponsorship and hosted meetings will automatically be transferred to the new dates. Show organizers are working to reconfirm speaker availability in order to honor CPD and education courses as well.
By Staff
Friday, December 3, 2021 12:21 AM
MILAN—Mido 2022 organizers have issued a reconfirmation that the major international optics fair is set to open its doors Feb. 12 to 14 at Fiera Milano Rho here, as scheduled.
By Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021 12:18 AM
MILAN—Applications are now being accepted by
Mido for consideration for the international eyewear and optics exhibition's 2022 BeStore Awards, which seeks to recognize leaders in optical retail, culled from submissions around the world. Awards are bestowed for BeStore Design and BeStore Innovation. Organizers said, "Working toward excellence is a driving force that starts from the individual and involves all the supply chain/BeStore Award represents this impulse and returns again this year to highlight optical centers able to stand out for Design or Innovation. If you work toward excellence too this is your chance: apply for being elected the best optical center in 2022."
By Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:21 AM
PARIS—The Specs eyewear fair concept, in conjunction with
Silmo, will launch a new event dedicated to independent eyewear in Barcelona next year, May 7-8, 2022.
By Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021 12:21 AM
MUNICH—The organizers of
opti 2022, to be held Jan. 14-16, 2022 at the Munich Fairgrounds, stated they are "focused on the essentials," for the show which will return to its four-hall concept and an in-person event, a return since the show's cancellation in January 2021 due to COVID-19.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:18 AM
PARIS—The winners of the 2021 Silmo d'Or Awards were presented during last weekend's
Silmo 2021 Optical Fair at Paris Nord Villepinte. During a special ceremony, the honors were given to a range of eyewear creators and technology companies, presented by Silmo's president, Amelie Morel, who was joined by Jean-Christophe Leblanc, the set designer and art director who served as the Silmo Jury president for this edition, according to an announcement from Silmo.
By Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:15 AM
MILAN—Organizers for
DaTE Eyewear have started their countdown for the 9th edition of the show, the international exhibition dedicated to avant-garde eyewear, which will open at the Leopolda in Florence, Italy on Saturday Sept. 11 and will continue until Monday Sept. 13, "DaTE represents an important moment for the eyewear sector: 2021 was not the year that everyone was hoping for, but we have never lost sight of the goal of our mission, to build an unmissable and original event, true fulcrum of the ferment and vivacity of avant-garde eyewear, an appointment that has grown year after year," commented Giovanni Vitaloni, president of DaTE.
By Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:15 AM
MILAN—
DaTE, the international trade show featuring avant-garde eyewear is set to return with its ninth edition to Florence, Italy from September 11 to 13 this year. The Fall-Winter 2021-22 show will return to the centrally-located Stazione Leopolda, easily reached by car and train from various points within Italy, organizers said. The exhibition is focusing on a core aim of "heralding—through creativity and innovation—the re-opening and progress in the world of eyewear." Stated Giovanni Vitaloni, president of DaTE, "We are faced with a new challenge in 2021. Our aim is to send a strong message to the industry, mobilizing all of the industry movers and shakers who, thanks to their innovative prowess, embody the ability to build the future. For anyone engaged in research, experimentation and innovation. This is a custom-made event, an all-important business 'runway' to showcase their ideas and products that are an expression of change, the change we need, after the hiatus caused by the pandemic."
By Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:15 AM
LONDON—Reed Exhibitions, which is a partner with
The Vision Council in the Vision Expo East and Vision Expo West shows, announced last week its evolution to
RX, with an updated graphic visual identity and updated brand positioning.