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.

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 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!

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Register now and keep up to date with the latest publishing trends: with the free and digital Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse!

Understanding what matters in the rights business today and tomorrow: with the Frankfurt Rights Meeting

Frankfurt Rights Meeting – Hybrid Edition

Get your 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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Industry topics and trends – at the Publishing Perspectives Forum

Come to the Publishing Perspectives Forum, the meeting place for industry decision-makers and experts, for exciting sessions on the latest issues in the international publishing world. This year's Forum will take place from Wednesday to Friday during the fair at Frankfurt Studio.

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.