Highlights & Special Topics | Frankfurter Buchmesse

A highly diverse programme

Discover Frankfurter Buchmesse's programme highlights

Our 2024 programme for trade visitors and the general public

On the trade visitor days, from October 16 to 18, professionals could look forward to numerous B2B offers, networking opportunities and specialist events - with renowned speakers and decision-makers from the industry.

Private visitors could look forward to exciting readings and live events with international bestselling authors and TV stars.

You can find all the highlights, including those from previous years, free of charge in our media library!

Professional programme

Benefit from our diverse professional programme and networking opportunities with international publishing experts.

Public events

Meet international bestselling authors and TV stars live on the fairground: Discover our multi-facetted public events!

Registration start for the event programme

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.

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The Guest of Honour 2025

Photo of the official GuestScroll that reads Philippines - Guest of Honour.

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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