Inaugural Silmo Riyadh Is Scheduled for April 2027, in Conjunction With 6th World Congress of Optometry

Published on June 16, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Silmo show organizers have announced the next step in the trade show’s international expansion with the launch of Silmo Riyadh, a major new event scheduled for April 2 through 4, 2027, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Silmo Riyadh is designed as a strategic platform for the entire optics and eyewear industry, show organizers said. It is part of a strong regional growth dynamic and responds to the rapid evolution of the vision care market in the Middle East. The goal of Silmo Riyadh is “to drive synergies, encourage exchange and accelerate development opportunities across the sector,” according to show organizers.
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