7 – 11 October 2026

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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.

The professional programme at Frankfurter Buchmesse brings together experts, thought leaders, and industry professionals from around the world. Numerous events, discussions, and networking opportunities address current trends and challenges in the book and media sector – both during the fair in Frankfurt and throughout the year via our online offerings. This is where new ideas, knowledge sharing, and valuable connections are created.

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Masterclasses, Frankfurt Rights Meeting & The Hof

Three formats, one shared start to Frankfurter Buchmesse. The Hof brings the international publishing community together for exchange and networking, the Frankfurt Rights Meeting celebrates 40 years of international rights trading, and the Masterclasses offer more practical insights than ever before. Discover all our digital formats, find the one that is right for you, and make connections you can continue in person in Frankfurt this October.

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Discover events covering topics as diverse as the industry itself

Audio

Events on audiobooks, podcasts, audio content and current developments in the international audio market. International experts from publishing, production, platforms and audio services share insights into new formats, markets and opportunities.

Comics, Manga & Co.

Comics, manga, webtoons and graphic novels bring images, words and ideas together in stories that reach far beyond the page. Discover international perspectives, emerging developments and the people behind one of today’s most diverse forms of storytelling.

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Frankfurt Kids Conference 2026

The Frankfurt Kids Conference brings together the international children’s book industry to share fresh perspectives, address common challenges and explore the role of children’s literature in a changing world. Under the theme “Rewriting the Future”, two forward-looking discussions will examine the issues shaping the industry today and tomorrow.

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Rights & licensing events

From the leading international conference for rights trading, the Frankfurt Rights Meeting, to a variety of events worldwide and digital networking formats: Frankfurter Buchmesse is the place to go if you want to expand your knowledge and network on publishing markets and trends in the rights and licence trade.

Science & Specialist Information

Gain insights into data and trends in the publishing fields of science & specialist information. Events with international industry leaders and partners at the Innovation Stage provide you with an optimal mix of networking and knowledge acquisition.

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Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics

A deep dive into the important issues of our time: on various stages, Frankfurter Buchmesse provides a platform for international discourse on current cultural and political topics.

Frankfurt Calling events

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 Dialogue Stage (Foyer 4.0).

Education

Explore events on international education and the issues shaping learning worldwide. Hear from educators, researchers and cultural practitioners as they share perspectives from different education systems, discuss current challenges and exchange ideas across borders.

Book-to-Screen programme

Discover Frankfurt Buchmesse's Book-to-Screen programme—and enjoy discussions, talks, and masterclasses on the material that will inspire tomorrow's movies and TV shows.

Book meets Game

On the Thursday of the fair, Games Day on the Community Stage in Festhalle explores how stories grow across media boundaries. Under the theme Book Meets Game – Worldbuilding Across Media, the publishing and games industries come together.

This year's speaker line-up

All events at a glance

Vier Speaker*innen sitzen auf der Bühne vor pink-rotem Buchmesse-Backdrop („Buchmesse / Only at“).

Calendar of Events

Explore all Frankfurter Buchmesse events in the digital event calendar. Filter by day, topic, venue and audience, and plan your visit around your interests.

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These are the stages at the fair

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Our stages

Discover our fair stages with panel discussions, award ceremonies and lectures by renowned speakers on industry topics and trends.

Stages overview

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Media library

Discover highlights for trade and private visitors from past events all year round and free of charge in our media library.

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