Professional Programme

Stages

Our event stages

Exciting talks and live events on the fair’s stages

The fair stages: a reflection of a diverse industry

Frankfurt Studio

Meet top speakers, industry leaders and bestselling authors at our Frankfurt Studio. As a trade visitor, you can look forward to gain valuable insights into the international publishing industry with the Publishing Perspectives Forum which will be part of the programme from Wednesday to Friday during the fair for the first time in 2024.

Discover the professional programme of the Asia Stage

At the Asia Stage, you will gain insights into the latest book market data and trends in Asia. Connect with the Asian publishing community at various networking events.

Centre of Words - Literature & Translation Stage

The International Translation Center becomes the Centre of Words - Literature & Translation Stage.
The new Centre of Words is the central meeting point for literature and translation with its own stage and networking area for encounters and exchanges.

Frankfurt International Stage

The International Stage offers insights into global book markets, featuring international publishing experts and authors.

Stage 4.0

The stage in Hall 4.0 is all about trends and market developments in the fields of academic, education and publishing services. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will become the centre of the Campus Weekend for students and knowledge enthusiasts.

Frankfurt Authors Stage

The stage in the new Frankfurt Authors area offers a platform for all topics related to writing and self-publishing – from Wednesday to Friday.

Discover our special topics and the digital formats

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.