Publishing Services | Frankfurter Buchmesse

The engine of the industry

Nowadays, hardly any process in the publishing industry runs smoothly without service providers: from metadata and content preparation, through workflow and rights management, production, print and distribution, to digital strategy, data analysis and new AI-powered applications – Publishing Partners help publishers, institutions and media companies to remain efficient, visible and competitive. They ensure that content reaches markets and channels more quickly, with higher quality and in a way that is better tailored to the target audience.

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Publishing Partners Exhibitors

Hall 4.1 – centrally located on the exhibition grounds – brings together a large proportion of the publishing partner landscape. Anyone looking to optimise processes, attract new partners or identify trends at an early stage will find a comprehensive overview in Hall 4.1 – and, above all, genuine conversations.

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Hall 4.1

Innovation Stage

On the stage in Hall 4.1, everything revolves around trends and market developments in the fields of science, education and publishing services. The Campus Weekend focuses on information about career opportunities in your organisation and making contacts with students and young professionals.

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Hall 4.1

Knowledge Hub

The new Knowledge Hub in Hall 4.1 is the place for relevant transfer of knowledge and meaningful dialogue among experts on an equal footing. In concise formats, visitors gain specific insights into companies, products and solutions and, during Expert Talks, engage directly with decision-makers and industry professionals. This is where impulses are created – right at the heart of the industry.

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“Digital extensions that don't replace books, but complement them in a meaningful way”

With the Wildcard for Publishing Partners, Frankfurter Buchmesse is awarding two free stands this year to particularly innovative service providers from the tech industry. One of the winners is the Frankfurt based software studio Garage51, which will present its ideas for digital and immersive content experiences at FBM26, Hall 4.1.

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Too much data, too little clarity

What do true-crime investigations and publishing archives have in common? Both are frequently inundated with unstructured data. The Irish tech start-up Druid Learning, 2026 winner of Frankfurter Buchmesse's Wildcard, transforms digitally archived content into AI-ready datasets. In an interview, CEO Niamh Faller explains how the process works, where the technology reaches its limits – and what a system like this could do with the Epstein Files.

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Masterclasses

Concentrated industry knowledge, available at any time. Discover this year’s inspirational master class sessions covering topics such as audio, AI, e-book design, software innovations for publishers, comics and more – free of charge in our media library.

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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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Reach out to your audience in the run-up to Frankfurter Buchmesse, boost your online visibility and enhance your physical presence at the Fair with the right marketing and lead generation strategies.

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