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The event programme at #fbm24

Frankfurter Buchmesse offers various stages to maximise the reach of any programme – guaranteeing the attention of the public and the media. Whether it’s Frankfurt Pavilion, Frankfurt Studio, the Open Stage, the International Stage, Stage 4.0, the New Adult Stage or The ARTS+ Stage, there is a platform for every topic from pop culture to science.

Plus, the popular “Meet The Author” format is returning this year, allowing fans to meet their favourite authors for signatures and selfies.

Our stages boost your reach

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The topics that move us: Frankfurt Pavilion is the cultural and political stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Host exciting lectures and discussions on current debates – with renowned speakers from literature, politics and society. The Sunday of the fair will be dedicated to books for children and young people

The topics that move us: Frankfurt Pavilion is the cultural and political stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Host exciting lectures and discussions on current debates – with renowned speakers from literature, politics and society. The Sunday of the fair will be dedicated to books for children and young people

Thematic focus:
From Wednesday to Saturday, the programme will focus on current debates on:
Society & Politics, Freedom of Expression & Democracy
Sunday programme: Children’s and YA books

Venue: Agora
Length: 60 minutes* 
Size: Stage: space for 6, Audience: 200 seated / 300 standing
Live streaming: Possible if you assume the costs
Signing: possible free of charge directly on the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)

Price: €1,450/ 60 minutes

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

Frankfurt Studio

Hosting star authors and industry decision-makers, Frankfurt Studio is the platform for rousing talks on the latest topics and trends – with up to 150 viewers on site. On trade visitor days, each event is recorded and made available in the Frankfurter Buchmesse Media Library on the day after the event, and it will remain online for one year. On the weekend, a recording can be booked on request.

Hosting star authors and industry decision-makers, Frankfurt Studio is the platform for rousing talks on the latest topics and trends – with up to 150 viewers on site. On trade visitor days, each event is recorded and made available in the Frankfurter Buchmesse Media Library on the day after the event, and it will remain online for one year. On the weekend, a recording can be booked on request.

Thematic focus: 
Specialist programme (Wed-Sun): all topics
Weekend programme: specialist programme and entertainment topics

Venue: Foyer, Hall 4.0
Length: 30 or 60 minutes* 
Size: Stage: 20 sqm, Audience: 150 seated, plus 200 standing
Live streaming: included from wednesday to friday, on saturday and sunday the redording can be booked (price follows)
Signing: possible free of charge directly on the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)

Price: Wednesday to Friday €1,250/ 30 minutes (€2,500/ 60 minutes), Saturday and Sunday €725,-/ 30 minutes (€1,450/ 60 minutes)

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

Open Stage

Influencers come head-to-head with best-selling authors and stars from TV and the cultural scene at the Open Stage, our versatile event stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Attract a broad and diverse audience for your highlight event – on one of the biggest event stages at the fair.

Influencers come head-to-head with best-selling authors and stars from TV and the cultural scene at the Open Stage, our versatile event stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Attract a broad and diverse audience for your highlight event – on one of the biggest event stages at the fair.

Thematic focus:
Weekend programme (Sat-Sun): entertainment topics

Venue: Agora
Length: 30 or 60 minutes* 
Size: Stage: 48 sqm (covered), Audience: unlimited
Live streaming: Possible if you assume the costs
Signing: possible free of charge directly on the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)

Price: €725,-/ 30 minutes (€1,450/ 60 minutes)

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

International Stage

In focus on the International Stage: book markets as well as literary and cultural-political topics worldwide. Located in the foyer between the international halls 5 and 6, this stage offers you the ideal setting for an exchange with the international publishing community. At the weekend, the stage is particularly suitable for readings by authors from all regions of the world.

In focus on the International Stage: book markets as well as literary and cultural-political topics worldwide. Located in the foyer between the international halls 5 and 6, this stage offers you the ideal setting for an exchange with the international publishing community. At the weekend, the stage is particularly suitable for readings by authors from all regions of the world.

Thematic focus:
Specialist programme (Wed-Sun): international industry trends, book markets, awards and authors
Weekend: specialist programme and entertainment topics.

The programme is held in English language.

Venue: Foyer between halls 5 and 6
Length: 60 minutes*
Stage: 20 sqm (covered), Audience: 70 persons seated, plus 70 persons standing
Signing: possible free of charge directly on the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)

Price: €1,450/ 60 minutes

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

Bühne Stage 4.0 Teaser

The stage in Hall 4.0 is all about trends and market developments in the fields of academic, education and publishing services. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will become the centre of the Campus Weekend: share information about career entry and job opportunities in your organisation, while making contacts with students and young professionals. Authors and experts on (popular) scientific topics will also meet a knowledge-loving audience here.

The stage in Hall 4.0 is all about trends and market developments in the fields of academic, education and publishing services. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will become the centre of the Campus Weekend: share information about career entry and job opportunities in your organisation, while making contacts with students and young professionals. Authors and experts on (popular) scientific topics will also meet a knowledge-loving audience here.

Thematic focus:
Specialist programme (Wed-Fri): academic, education, publishing services
Weekend (Sat-Sun): specialist programme as well as career/career entry, popular science topics and authors

Venue: Hal 4.0
Length: 30 or 60 minutes*
Stage: Stage: 5 people . Audience: 40 seated / 15 standing

Price: €725,-/ 30 minutes (€1,450/ 60 minutes)

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

New Adult Bühne

In the new area in Hall 1.2, there will be a stage for everything connected to writing and self-publishing during trade visitor days. At the weekend, authors from the New Adult, Romance and Fantasy genres can meet their fans here.

In the new area in Hall 1.2, there will be a stage for everything connected to writing and self-publishing during trade visitor days. At the weekend, authors from the New Adult, Romance and Fantasy genres can meet their fans here.

Thematic focus:
Specialist programme (Wed-Sun): everything about writing and self-publishing
Weekend programme: New Adult, Fantasy

Venue: Hall 1.2
Length: 30 or 60 minutes*
Stage: Stage: 4 people. Audience: 40 seated / 30 standing
Signing: possible free of charge directly on the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)

Price: €725,-/ 30 minutes (€1,450/ 60 minutes)

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

Bühne The ARTS+

Shaping the future: The ARTS+ Stage presents the future of publishing and business beyond the boundaries of the traditional book industry. Showcase yourself or your company/brand to an interested audience. At the weekend, the stage offers event opportunities for all those who work with comics, manga and anime.

Shaping the future: The ARTS+ Stage presents the future of publishing and business beyond the boundaries of the traditional book industry. Showcase yourself or your company/brand to an interested audience. At the weekend, the stage offers event opportunities for all those who work with comics, manga and anime.

Thematic focus:
Specialist programme (Wed-Sun): future of publishing, licensing, film, games, comics, manga, webtoons
Weekend: specialist programme and entertainment topics

Venue: Hall 4.1
Length: 30 or 60 minutes*
Stage: 3-4 speakers / Audience: approx. 60 people

Price: €725/ 30 minutes (€1,450/ 60 minutes)

*incl. set-up & clearing stage

Fill out the submission form

More attention for your event

Speakerinnen im Talk

Your event in the Frankfurter Buchmesse calendar

In the Calendar of Events on Frankfurt Connect, registered companies can gain optimum visibility for their events and speakers: Use the services of the platform beyond the fair days, and network with the international publishing industry and the interested public. Here, we show you the functions of the Calendar step by step.

How to use the Calendar of Events

The stages at Frankfurter Buchmesse

„Meet the Author“

Fans can finally come face to face with their favourite authors, who, in turn, can experience the enthusiasm of their readers first-hand – this is a unique opportunity to create lasting memories for everyone involved.

Use our form now to submit your desired number of signing slots (250 euros/30 minutes). Important new feature: ticketing for visitors is currently not planned. If you have authors who are particularly popular, please coordinate closely with us in advance so we can make sure their signing sessions can be handled smoothly.

  • “Meet the Author” at the Agora next to the Open Stage
  • Possibility to sell books

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Answers and questions about all event options

FAQ

A submission process allows us to give all exhibitors the opportunity to submit proposals to us, so that we can put together an interesting, varied and topical programme, in which all proposals are equally valued.

All exhibitors who has a suitable proposal can submit it. No one is automatically entitled to participate.

Schedule submissions stage programme:

15 April 2024
Start of submissions

15 May 2024 (23:59 CET)
End of submissions

CW 21-23
Evaluation of submissions by FBM programme team

CW 26
Feedback on submissions from FBM

September 2024
Start of marketing and communication measures from FBM

Schedule submissions Meet the Author:

03 July 2024
Start of submissions

Beginning of September
End of submissions

September 2024
Start of marketing and communication measures from FBM

As a general rule, the programme team will evaluate all proposals promptly after receipt.

The submissions will be evaluated according to the topicality of the title, relevance to communication focal points, reach of the stage guests and the fit with the target group of the respective stage.

We try to get back to you or give you an answer promptly after receiving your submission (see schedule above).

In this case, please contact us at: event-content@book-fair.de

Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider proposals that reach us after the specified submission deadline (see timetable).

Since the events can be held in German and/or in English, we ask you to submit your idea in one of these two languages.

Please refer to the stages and Meet the Author overview above.
Fees, travel and accommodation costs for artists, authors, presenters, publishing house staff, interpreters etc. as well as all other costs, such as tickets for the book fair, will not be covered by us.

Note: Please note the Terms and Conditions for the stages and Meet the Author.

Stages & Meet the Author

Terms and Conditions

Please note the Terms and Conditions for the stages and Meet the Author of the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

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Digital event options

You can now book our digital event formats.

Zwei Frauen im Gespräch auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

The Masterclasses offer you effective lead generation and the chance to optimally prepare and enhance your sales activities at the fair. Position yourself as a thought leader in your field of expertise with our proven learning format.

The Masterclasses offer you effective lead generation and the chance to optimally prepare and enhance your sales activities at the fair. Position yourself as a thought leader in your field of expertise with our proven learning format.

Address your target group digitally, increase your visibility and strengthen your physical presence at Frankfurter Buchmesse even before the fair begins.

Do you have an exciting business case, a groundbreaking new product or would you like to raise the profile of your company in the right environment? Are you looking for a way to enter into conversation with your customers? Do you want to take care of the content and not the technology? You've come to the right place.

Free of charge for participants.

Prices for company presentations on request. Please contact us.

  • 60-minutes B2B format
  • Digital sales measure for targeted lead generation.
  • Live presentation followed by Q&A session or pre-produced presentation followed by live Q&A; live chat with client's host plus chat support/welcome by FBM staff;
  • Possibility to make the masterclass available as a recording afterwards.
  • After the event: the client receives a lead list and, if desired, a video clip of his masterclass for his own use.

The Frankfurter Buchmesse team offers you various package of services - from consulting, technical implementation, marketing and event support to the follow-up of your unique Masterclass!

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Get in touch with your community at our unique networking format, meet old friends and find new business partners in small-group breakouts.

Get in touch with your community at our unique networking format, meet old friends and find new business partners in small-group breakouts.

As a host, you have the chance to present your favourite topics and speakers at our informal networking event.

Free of charge for participants.

Prices for company presentations on request. Please contact us.

  • 60-minutes B2B format
  • Digital marketing and sales measure to foster customer loyalty and brand building
  • Live interview and breakouts, accompanied by customisable, interactive features such as live music or meditation, moderation, live chat with chat support

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Code of Conduct

Frankfurter Buchmesse is a meeting place for publishers, authors, literature fans and personalities from culture and politics from all over the world. At the fair, people from more than 100 countries come together in a peaceful and secure environment. Frankfurter Buchmesse stands for diversity; it thrives on the variety and internationality of its exhibitors and visitors, as well as on the exchange among these in an open dialogue. Therefore, please note our Code of Conduct when planning your event.

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