Frankfurter Buchmesse

Be part of the official #fbm25 programme

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.

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Your topics make the programme

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

Get to know 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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Make new contacts and scout trends even before the trade fair begins

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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 with the #fbm25 Guest of Honour, the Philippines, will take place on 28 August. 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.

Frankfurter Buchmesse invites you to seminars, workshops and conferences in Santiago de Chile

CONTEC in Latin America: Santiago de Chile

For the second time, Frankfurter Buchmesse brings CONTEC to Santiago in preparation of Chile as Guest of Honor 2027. This year, the summit will take place from 28th to 30th May at the Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho.

Here you can find the complete programme:

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