Professional programme

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The Future of Publishing.

Expand your knowledge through our professional programme and take advantage of the opportunities for continuing professional development while sharing ideas and experiences.

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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.

Expand your expertise and your network

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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 "Beyond the Book – Grow Your Business with Audio, Film & Games" will take place on 22 May. Together with international publishing experts, we discuss current trends and challenges facing the community worldwide. Experience an unforgettable hour, chat with publishing colleagues and look forward to solid business advice, serendipity, mindfulness and live music!

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

The next Masterclasses will start in June and October: Gain an extra dose of expertise even before the start of Frankfurter Buchmesse. Learn more about book markets and latest publishing trends such as audio, AI, new tools and technologies in rights management and distribution and much more - now available in our media library, too.

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.

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Topics, formats and stages at #fbm25

Industry-specific know-how in our thematic areas

Are you looking for events aimed precisely at your community, such as Audiobooks, Children's Books or Academic Publishing? Get an overview of what’s happening for your community on our Frankfurter Buchmesse topic pages.

Our fair stages featured all the industry’s big names

#fbm24 feature a multi-faceted professional programme on our fair stages, including panel discussions and lectures by renowned speakers on industry topics and trends.