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Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, SILMO Istanbul 2025 reaffirmed its role as the leading Eurasian platform for eyewear 25,000 m² of exhibition space, coming from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, with 18 % international. These results reflect both the dynamism of the Turkish optical market and the growing attractiveness of SILMO Istanbul for professionals in the region and beyond. Highlights that shaped the event • The third edition of the SILMO Award Istanbul once again spotlighted the T rue to its signature “Everything About Eyewear,” SILMO Istanbul established itself, from November 19 to 22, as the reference platform for the Eurasian optical industry. Supported by Turkey’s strategic position between two continents and by a rapidly growing domestic market, this 12th edition once again demonstrated the key role of SILMO Istanbul as a transcontinental meeting place where business develops, innovations are discovered, and collaborations are created between international and local players. At the Istanbul Expo Centre, SILMO Istanbul welcomed 700 brands and exhibitors, as well as 11,736 visitors (+12,4 % vs. 2024) across WHERE ISTANBUL EXPO CENTRE WHEN NOV 19 TO 22, 2025, UNITINGREGIONS, ADVANCINGTHE OPTICALBUSINESS 60 VISION PLUS ARABIA EDITION