Special Programme for publishers from Ukraine and neighbouring countries

Intensive training and networking programme for publishers, editors, foreign rights managers and literary agents-

The application deadline for the Special Programme for publishers from Ukraine and neighbouring countries has ended.

The Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and neighboring countries is an intensive training and networking programme for publishers, editors, foreign rights managers and literary agents from Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine.

The Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and neighboring countries is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, and curated and organised by Frankfurter Buchmesse GmbH in cooperation with International Book Arsenal Festival and Goethe-Institut Ukraine.

Participation requirements are at least two years of professional experience in publishing with a focus on rights and licensing trade and a good command of English. Selected participants must confirm their availability during the whole duration of the programme, all activities on the schedule are mandatory.

Date 2025: Arrival on Sunday 12 October 2025 and end of programme on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

The participants 2025

Have a look at the participants of this year’s Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and Neighbouring Countries, an intensive training and networking programme for publishers, editors, foreign rights managers and literary agents from Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine.

Participants 2025

The programme offers

Digital and on-site exchange of information
Professional dialogue across national borders
Matchmaking events
Numerous networking opportunities at Frankfurter Buchmesse

FAQ on the Special Programme

The programme is open to publishers, editors, foreign rights managers, and literary agents from Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine with at least two years of publishing experience and a good command of English.

Thanks to the financial support by the German Federal Foreign Office, the Frankfurter Buchmesse will cover accommodation and part of the catering in Frankfurt and participants will have the opportunity to apply for a travel allowance.

Before the programme starts, preparatory seminars are offered online with tips on how to prepare for the Frankfurter Buchmesse. On site, the programme consists of a two-days seminar with market presentations by the participants and talks with German experts, followed by participation in the official opening ceremony of the Frankfurter Buchmesse and numerous international networking opportunities until the Saturday of the fair.

Selected participants must confirm their availability during the whole duration of the programme, all activities on the schedule are mandatory. Nevertheless, participants will also have free time to organise their own meetings with partners while at the fair.

In case of any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Niki Théron

+49 69 2102-167

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Special Programme for publishers from Ukraine and neighbouring countries