Digital book fair

Trade visitors this year will benefit from a wide range of new B2B digital formats. And literature fans can bring their favourite stars right into their homes. Worldwide and free of charge.

The digital 2020 publishing get-together

7-day live programme – broadcast worldwide and free of charge
Customised business partner contacts with the new matchmaking tool
Interactive networking events for meetings as if they were in person
Online rights trading with numerous presentation opportunities

Register now on My Book Fair and participate

Now available: our media library "light"

Have you missed something or want to watch something again? Watch our #fbm20 recordings for free in our media library "light".

Watch many sessions in the archive now

Conference & professional programme

Our Frankfurt Conference digital format and other moderated B2B events covered a wide range of specialist topics. As every year, you had the opportunity to meet with key industry players and experts, while getting informed on current trends and developments in the industry.

ARD Book Fair Stage

From 12 to 18 October, a non-stop programme took place every day in the Festhalle. A special highlight was the ARD Book Fair Night on Friday, 16 October 2020, which was broadcast nationwide on cultural channels all over Germany.

BOOKFEST digital

The new BOOKFEST digital, on Saturday, 17 October, is a wonderful new virtual festival of literature and culture, which fans can follow from all over the world – from Asia, Europe, America, wherever. At BOOKFEST digital, audiences in every corner of the globe can take part in the BOOKFEST live at home.

Signals of Hope

Particularly during a worldwide crisis, one thing significantly gains in importance: hope. That’s why we would like to send out signals of hope – as an alternative to a culture of outrage, defamation, and conspiracy theories. Voices of hope from literature and society will be given a digital platform to address the transformative power of new ideas.

#fbm20 coffee cups, shirts & more

For anyone who can’t get enough of Frankfurter Buchmesse, you can now bring that book fair feeling home. Or to your office. Get some #fbm20 gifts for your customers or business partners – or just for yourself.

Networking events

Where the industry comes together – digitally in 2020

Stay connected in 2020 at “The Hof” and other networking events. Even if you cannot be there in person.

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The Special Edition 2020 – digital book fair feeling

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The digital business fair 2020

Key information for your business

Business Insights

For current B2B highlights, the website of Frankfurter Buchmesse offers informative platforms for trade visitors. The Business Insights section provides key tips and information for your business, from Academic through Audio to Kids.

Valuable business encounters

Matchmaking tool

Find and make valuable contacts with new business partners. You can register free of charge and, based on your profile details, you will receive customised contact recommendations. In addition, the tool allows you to filter your search for contacts by business subjects and regions.

Rights and licence trading

Frankfurt Rights

Frankfurt Rights is Frankfurter Buchmesse's new digital portal for contacts, information, and trading of rights and licences. Featuring an international catalogue of rights for browsing, finding, and getting discovered.

Questions about the digital book fair? Here you'll find answers.

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All digital book fair offers are free of charge. Trade visitors only need a My Book Fair account.

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