International optical, eyewear and ophthalmic products exhibition
SILMO Istanbul 2026 is an international trade exhibition dedicated to the optical and ophthalmic products industry. The event brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, opticians, eye-care professionals and other industry specialists in Istanbul.
The 2026 edition will take place from 18 to 21 November at Istanbul Expo Center, using Halls 5, 6 and 7. The exhibition is organized by 24 Saat Fuarcılık A.Ş. and is designed to provide a professional platform for discovering new products, technologies, designs and business opportunities across the optical sector.
SILMO Istanbul covers a broad range of products, from eyeglass frames and sunglasses to lenses, contact lenses, optical workshop equipment, ophthalmological devices and specialized machinery. According to Istanbul Expo Center, the 2026 event is expected to feature nearly 200 exhibiting companies and more than 900 local and international brands.
As a specialized B2B exhibition, SILMO Istanbul provides an environment where industry professionals can compare products, meet suppliers, explore emerging technologies and establish new commercial relationships.
Visiting SILMO Istanbul 2026 can provide valuable opportunities for professionals working across the optical and ophthalmic industries.
Discover New Optical Products
Visitors can explore the latest collections of eyeglass frames, sunglasses, lenses, contact lenses and related optical products in one professional environment.
Meet Manufacturers and Suppliers
The exhibition provides an opportunity to communicate directly with manufacturers, distributors and international brands, making it easier to evaluate potential suppliers and business partners.
Follow Industry Trends
Eyewear design, lens technology, optical equipment and ophthalmic solutions continue to evolve. SILMO Istanbul allows visitors to observe current market trends and emerging product developments.
Explore Business Opportunities
The exhibition can help retailers, distributors and industry professionals identify new products, brands and commercial opportunities for their businesses.
Compare Products in Person
Instead of relying only on online catalogs, professional visitors can examine products directly, discuss technical details with exhibitors and compare different solutions.
Build Professional Connections
SILMO Istanbul brings together professionals from different parts of the optical supply chain, creating opportunities for networking, partnerships and international business development.
SILMO Istanbul is particularly relevant to professionals and companies operating in the optical, eyewear and ophthalmic sectors.
The main visitor groups include:
SILMO Istanbul 2026 covers multiple segments of the optical and ophthalmic industry.
Eyeglass Frames
The exhibition features optical frames in a variety of styles, materials and designs for different market segments.
Sunglasses
Visitors can discover sunglasses collections, lenses, components and products aimed at both fashion-oriented and functional eyewear markets.
Optical Lenses
The event includes optical lens solutions and technologies for different vision correction requirements.
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses and related products form another important part of the exhibition, alongside accessories and care solutions.
Ophthalmological Devices
Specialized equipment used for eye examination, diagnosis, measurement and treatment is among the products presented at the event.
Optometric Equipment
The exhibition provides access to equipment and technologies used by opticians and eye-care professionals for optical measurements and examinations.
Optical Workshop Equipment
Manufacturers and suppliers can showcase tools, equipment and technologies designed for optical workshops and laboratories.
Optical Machinery
Industrial machinery and specialized equipment used within optical manufacturing and processing are also represented.
Optical Accessories
The product range includes various accessories and components used by optical businesses, laboratories and retailers.
Glasses Cases and Related Products
Supporting products such as glasses cases and other eyewear-related accessories are also part of the exhibition’s product scope.
Silmo İstanbul, optik ve oftalmoloji endüstrilerine odaklanan uzmanlaşmış bir uluslararası ticaret fuarıdır. Fuar; gözlük, lens, optik ekipmanlar, oftalmoloji cihazları, aksesuarlar ve ilgili teknolojiler alanında faaliyet gösteren şirketleri ve profesyonelleri bir araya getirir.
Fuar; gözlük çerçeveleri, güneş gözlükleri, optik camlar, kontakt lensler, gözlük aksesuarları, oftalmoloji cihazları, optometri ekipmanları, gözlük atölye araçları, laboratuvar ekipmanları, yedek parçalar ve optik üretim makinelerini kapsamaktadır.
Evet. Optisyenler, Silmo İstanbul'daki profesyonel ziyaretçi kitlelerinin başında gelmektedir. Bu etkinlik, gözlük koleksiyonlarına, optik ürünlere, lenslere, ekipmanlara ve potansiyel tedarikçilere tek bir noktadan erişim imkanı sağlar.
Evet. Silmo İstanbul, B2B (işletmeler arası) yapıda uluslararası bir fuardır ve alıcılar, distribütörler ve ticari acenteler için katılımcılarla tanışma, ürünleri keşfetme ve potansiyel iş birliği fırsatlarını değerlendirme imkanı sunar.
Hayır. Gözlük fuarın büyük bir bölümünü oluştursa da kapsamı çok daha geniştir. Etkinlik ayrıca lensleri, kontakt lensleri, oftalmoloji ve optometri cihazlarını, optik atölye ekipmanlarını, aksesuarları, yedek parçaları ve endüstriyel makineleri de içerir.
İstanbul Fuar Merkezi'ne göre, 2026 edisyonunun yaklaşık 200 katılımcı firmayı ve 900'den fazla yerli ve yabancı markayı bir araya getirmesi beklenmektedir.
Silmo İstanbul fuarı her yıl düzenlenmektedir. Fuarın resmi bilgileri, etkinliğin yılda bir kez gerçekleştirildiğini belirtmektedir.
Ziyaretçiler potansiyel tedarikçiler, distribütörler, markalar ve iş ortakları ile tanışabilirler. Etkinlik ayrıca ürün tedariki, pazar araştırması, ağ oluşturma ve yerel ve uluslararası ticari bağlantıların geliştirilmesine destek sağlar.
Evet; fuar, optik atölye ekipmanlarını, oftalmoloji cihazlarını, optometri teknolojilerini ve endüstriyel makineleri içerdiğinden, ekipman üreticileri ve tedarikçileri ile son kullanıcılar arasında bir köprü görevi görmektedir.
Optik perakendecileri bu fuardan yeni gözlük koleksiyonlarını keşfetmek, tedarikçileri karşılaştırmak, yeni markalarla tanışmak, ürünleri yakından incelemek ve üreticiler ile distribütörlerle ilişkiler kurmak için faydalanabilirler.
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