Science & Specialist Information

Education International, Business Information and STM

The future of academic publishing – and a hub for trends, topics and professional exchange.

From concept to implementation: How publishing scales knowledge

Academic, STM (Science, Technology, Medicine) and educational publishers are a key infrastructure for progress: they make research discoverable, verifiable and citable, translate complex knowledge into reliable formats, and ensure that findings reach students, schools and industry. Whether through peer review, editorial quality standards, metadata, licences or digital platforms – the sector builds trust in information and accelerates the transfer from idea to application.

At the same time, the sector is facing far-reaching changes: open-access models, new requirements regarding transparency and research data, AI-supported workflows, global visibility and issues of information integrity are shaping everyday life. As the international meeting place for the publishing industry, the Frankfurt Book Fair addresses these developments and brings together stakeholders such as publishers, libraries, research institutions, technology providers and educational organisations to drive forward solutions, standards and collaborations.

Expertise available 365 days a year

Discover the specialist topics available online and benefit from in-depth expertise all year round – even outside the trade fair period. Inspiring ideas, current topics and valuable industry knowledge are available to you at any time.

The Hof live: AI and the battle for reality

In a world where artificial intelligence increasingly generates content, makes decisions, and simulates realities, one central question arises: Who controls reality?
The Hof live – AI and the Battle for Reality brings together leading voices from technology, science, and publishing to discuss how we define, perceive, or even rethink, our reality in the age of generative AI.

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Masterclass: Beyond the Hype – How AI enhances scholarly publishing

In this Masterclass, Dr Stephanie Preuß, Director of Content Innovation, and Dr Janina Krieger, Senior Manager Books Publishing Solutions at Springer Nature, explore how generative AI can help make science faster, more accessible, and more trustworthy—key factors in addressing global challenges as climate change, social inequality or pandemics. Drawing on real-world examples from one of the world’s leading academic publishers, they illustrate how AI is already transforming how we search, read, and write scientific content. The session highlights both the opportunities and limitations of AI, emphasizing the importance of human oversight, transparency, and scientific integrity. Participants will gain insights into how Springer Nature is further developing content types such as the research article and the academic book, exploring new content formats, and creating AI-assisted tools that support researchers throughout the publishing process.

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Digital expertise 365 days a year

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Masterclasses

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

The Hof

The latest developments and trends are illuminated and key issues are addressed by competent speakers during the live online sessions at The Hof. This unique experience is rounded off with live music at the virtual bar, digital breakout sessions and exclusive interview guests.