June 6, 2024 — The 2024 edition of Silmo Singapore, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations optical show, concluded on April 26 after three days of optical excellence, presentations, and networking at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Co-organized by Silmo International and MP Singapore, the exhibition featured over 250 international and local brands from various optical and eyewear categories. Nearly 2,000 industry professionals attended, with 55% from Singapore and 45% from other countries. The top five countries represented among international visitors were Australia (29%), China (20%), Malaysia (18%), Indonesia (15%), and the Philippines (9%). About 65% of attendees were optical retailers, and 20% were agents or distributors.
The following are some highlights from the event:
- Silmo Academy conferences featured global experts sharing insights on best practices and innovations, organized by the International Opticians Association.
- The Trends Forum presented a review of the latest trends in eyewear.
- Silmo Talks gathered industry professionals to share their perspectives and thoughts on the future of the industry.
- Futurology explored techno-responsibility and future innovations in optics.