First-ever MIWO event for Europe, Silmo 2026: registration is now open

20/20 Europe is proud to announce that registration is now open for the first-ever special event celebrating “The Most Influential Women in Optical 2026 – Europe.”.

They will be celebrated on September 25th during SILMO Paris 2026, with a special event to celebrate their achievements and share their inspiring stories. 20/20 Europe invites the optical community to be part of this milestone moment and celebrate an extraordinary community of women whose passion, vision and dedication are shaping the future of optical in Europe.

The event will take place at Les Portiques, SILMO on Friday, September 25, 2026 – from 12.00 – 2.00pm. Tickets include the programme and lunch and are available at the link: http://visionmonday.com/miwoeu 

Launched by 20/20 Europe in collaboration with Jobson Optical Group and Vision Monday, this exciting  programme has been launched to recognise exceptional women across the European optical industry who are driving change and shaping the future of the sector. Marking the expansion of a long-standing US initiative, this first edition for Europe will highlight the impact of female optical leadership in Europe. The honourees will be recognized across five categories: Business Leaders, Mentors, Rising Stars, Founders and Innovators. 

The MIWO venue at Silmo: Les Portiques Paris-Nord Villepinte Convention Center ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte.