Frankfurter Buchmesse 07 - 11 October 2026

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Professional programme

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The Future of Publishing.

Expand your knowledge through our professional programme and take advantage of the opportunities for continuing professional development while sharing ideas and experiences.

What to expect: topics, formats & stages – exclusively at the fair

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Industry topics and trends – at the Publishing Perspectives Forum

Come to the Publishing Perspectives Forum, the meeting place for industry decision-makers and experts, for exciting sessions on the latest issues in the international publishing world. This year's Forum will take place from Wednesday to Friday during the fair at Frankfurt Studio.

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Industry-specific know-how in our thematic areas

Are you looking for events aimed precisely at your community, such as Audiobooks, Children's Books or Academic Publishing? Get an overview of what’s happening for your community on our Frankfurter Buchmesse topic pages.

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Our stages

Discover our fair stages with panel discussions, award ceremonies and lectures by renowned speakers on industry topics and trends.

This year’s speaker line-up

Discover more speakers

  • Núria Cabutí, CEO of Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Chantal
  • Chantal Restivo-Alessi, CEO International Foreign Language and Chief Digital Officer at HarperCollins
  • Perminder Mann, CEO of Simon & Schuster UK and International
  • Véronique Cardi, CEO of Editions JC Lattès
  • Christian Schumacher-Gebler, Managing Director and CEO of Bonnier Media Germany
  • Lee Jarit, Global Head of Publisher and Partner Relations, Audible

News from the book fair 2025

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What’s new at #fbm25

Every book fair is different. To help you keep track of our new program and events, we have gathered the most important information for you here.

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Expand your expertise and your network

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The Hof

The next event will take place on 4 December! Look forward to exciting interview guests in a special review of 2025 and get in the mood for the coming year together with the international publishing community.

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Concentrated industry knowledge, available at any time. Discover this year’s inspirational master class sessions covering topics such as audio, AI, e-book design, software innovations for publishers, comics and more – free of charge in our media library.

Discover content from past trade fairs

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Media library

Discover highlights for trade and private visitors from past events all year round and free of charge in our media library.

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