Frankfurter Buchmesse

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Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025

Become an exhibitor at #fbm25!

The Hof on 22 May

Grow Your Business with Audio, Film & Games

Frankfurter Buchmesse is the defining fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event. It’s where publishing experts come together with key figures of the creative industry to meet authors, stars, journalists, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. They come for negotiations and deals, networking and discussions, glamour and celebration.

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 was a great success, featuring exciting conferences, fascinating events and an expansive range of innovative exhibitors that captivated visitors. And we already have a lot in store for you in 2025. We hope to see you there.

Discover all presentation options

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Your topics make the programme

Present your products, topics and events to an international audience. Starting 31 March 2025, you can submit your proposals for events on the #fbm25 stages, as well as for other formats, such as Masterclasses and Meet the Expert.

Make new contacts and scout trends even before the trade fair starts: With the digital and hybrid #fbm25 formats

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Meet the publishing community at The Hof

Experience the Frankfurt factor all year round with our digital networking format The Hof! Our next session "Beyond the Book – Grow Your Business with Audio, Film & Games" will take place on 22 May. Together with international publishing experts, we discuss current trends and challenges facing the community worldwide. Experience an unforgettable hour, chat with publishing colleagues and look forward to solid business advice, serendipity, mindfulness and live music!

Frankfurt Rights Meeting – Hybrid Edition

Get your Early Bird ticket now to benefit from innovative business cases, exclusive insights and networking with industry leaders at the hybrid Frankfurt Rights Meeting in September and October 2025. This year, we'll focus on the latest trends and data around AI, Digital Licensing, Spanish-Language Markets and Merchandising/Licensing.

The Guest of Honour 2025

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Philippines – "The imagination peoples the air"

The cultural landscape of the 2025 Guest of Honour, the Philippines, is characterized by multiple influences, diverse culture and unique storytelling.

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