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The #fbm24 programme will be published from the beginning of September 2024.

Discover one of many highlights of our professional programme in the Frankfurt Studio!

New in 2024: As a trade visitor, you can look forward to valuable insights into the international publishing industry with the Publishing Perspectives Forum(opens in a new window), which will be part of the programme from Wednesday to Friday for the first time this year .

Get ready for three days of decisive publishing trends and cutting-edge insights from decision-makers. At the forum, CEOs, industry leaders, hidden champions and regional market experts will talk about the latest developments in the international book industry. The English-language programme at Frankfurt Studio (Hall 4.0, Foyer) is free of charge for trade visitors.

In addition, an Academic Publishing Micro-Conference will take place on Friday morning on Stage 4.0 in cooperation with Charleston. Access to this event is also included in the trade visitor ticket price. Look forward to three high-calibre sessions at Frankfurt Studio:

16 October 2024, 11-11.45 am: Executive Talk: David Shelley
(CEO, Hachette Book Group USA and Hachette UK)

17 October 2024, 11-11.45 am: Executive Talk: Arnaud Nourry
(Founder of Les Nouveaux Éditeurs, Paris)

18 October 2024, 11-11.45 am: State of Independent Publishing
“A look at trends, strategies, and opportunities for independent publishers around the world.”

Speaker(s) will be announced soon.

More about the Publishing Perspectives Forum

Look forward to extensive audio expertise followed by a networking reception on the Wednesday of the fair:

Event	Time	Location
Spotify Audiobooks: The Next Chapter for Authors and Publishers	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 2.30-3.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0
The European Audiobook Listener 2024: A data deep dive into the key markets	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3.00-4.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0
Meeting the Demand: Audio Strategies with Amanda D’Acierno and Jon Watt	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 4.00-4.45 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0
Networking Reception by Zebralution	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 5.00-6.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0

Networking breakfast & #BookTok panel with TikTok Germany

Start the Friday of the fair at 9.30 am with a networking breakfast followed by a #BookTok panel from 10am to 11am in the Frankfurt Studio with the German TikTok team!

Critical debates on the latest cultural and political topics

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.

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Can't wait until #fbm24 starts? We have something for you:

Frankfurt Rights Meeting – Hybrid Edition

From audio and book market data to AI and TikTok: This year, you can once again expect innovative business cases, exclusive insights and networking with industry leaders at the Frankfurt Rights Meeting in September and October 2024.

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