Frankfurter Buchmesse 16 - 20 October 2024

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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.

Expand your expertise and your network

Masterclasses

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Gain an extra dose of expertise the week before #fbm24 at our Masterclasses from 7 to 11 October: You can look forward to a session on the book market of the Philippines (#fbm25 Guest of Honour), as well as Masterclasses on audio, AI, new tools and technologies in rights management and distribution.

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What's up, AI? Meet the publishing community at The Hof on 10 October!

Get in the mood for Frankfurt with our digital networking format The Hof on 10 October. Enjoy exciting interviews with international publishing experts, chat with publishing colleagues and look forward to solid business advice, serendipity, live music and the unique Frankfurt Factor!

Join our two conference formats again!

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.

Frankfurt Kids Conference - Paving the way for the future

The conference on 16 October will be focusing on the responsibility that the Children’s and YA book industry holds towards its young readers.

Our event tip for 16 October

Future Forum

Questions that lead us to a more liveable future

Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari and philosopher Kohei Sato, a critic of capitalism, will discuss questions about the future and possible dangers posed by our modern information networks. The event takes place on the evening of 16 October from 7.30 to 9.00 pm.

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Lots of new highlights

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What’s new at #fbm24

From stages to events and services: discover the new highlights of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024!

Discover what’s new

Topics, formats and stages at #fbm24

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#fbm24 Tickets

Join the leading publishing trade fair in the heart of Frankfurt. Tickets are available from July 2024.

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Connected by passion – at Frankfurt Connect

Frankfurter Buchmesse’s new digital platform: Frankfurt Connect. Expand your business network, discover the latest content and events from your favourite publishers and easily plan your next visit to the book fair.

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Connected by passion – at Frankfurt Connect

Frankfurter Buchmesse’s new digital platform: Frankfurt Connect. Expand your business network, discover the latest content and events from your favourite publishers and easily plan your next visit to the book fair.

Whitepapers

Get access to exclusive insights and latest data on current publishing market developments around the world with our free whitepaper service.

Media library

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