Location: Paris Nord Villepinte
SILMO Talks stage
ZAC Paris Nord 2
93420 Villepinte
The OWA held a successful global connection event at SILMO Paris on September 26 — Seeing Beyond: The Power of Women in Optical Innovation — at the SILMO Talks Stage. The event brought together industry leaders and optical professionals from around the world to celebrate and promote the achievements of women driving change in the optical industry.
Facilitated by Nancy Gries, Chair of the OWA International Expansion Committee, the event featured an inspiring panel of accomplished leaders, including Olga Prenat (EssilorLuxottica), Kivilcim Erdogan (Bausch & Lomb), and Atissa Tadjadod (Silhouette). Opening remarks were delivered by Amélie Morel, President of SILMO and Director of Communications for MOREL. The panel discussion explored topics including technological innovation, AI, sustainability, human resources, and vision health, highlighting the critical role women play in shaping the future of the optical industry.
