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Holger Volland, CEO of brand eins Medien AG, is one of the guests at "The Hof" on 29 February when the topic will be "Artificial intelligence in publishing". We asked him in advance about the latest developments in AI and what the "Science Network for Mindful Use of AI" is all about.

“The number of visitors exceeded our expectations. After two reduced versions in 2020 and 2021, the 74th Frankfurter Buchmesse was finally able to take place in person once again. With approximately 90,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries, we view the trade visitor days as a success,” says Juergen Boos, Director of Frankfurter Buchmesse.

In 2020, the THE ARTS+ program features many exciting speakers and topics. In addition, the Frankfurter Buchmesse Film Awards Jury has just announced the shortlist for 2020.

Discover 75 stories about Frankfurter Buchmesse since the first fair in 1949.

At the trade programme at the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16-20 October 2024) decision-makers and experts from the international publishing industry will be discussing the topics that are currently defining the industry.

The timeline of Frankfurter Buchmesse lets you experience transformation: from the first fair in the Paulskirche in 1949 to the most important international meeting place for the industry and a leading cultural event. And the story goes on...

New event format: Weltempfang Satellites / Juergen Boos in conversation with

As the leading trade fair for the international publishing and content industry, Frankfurter Buchmesse (20-24 October 2021) is further developing its in-person events and digital offerings.

As the leading trade fair for the international publishing and content industry, Frankfurter Buchmesse (20-24 October 2021) is further developing its in-person events and digital offerings.

For the 75th time, Frankfurter Buchmesse (18 - 22 October 2023) will open its doors in October and celebrate hundreds of stories and the authors behind them. Among those taking part are Marc-Uwe Kling, Cornelia Funke, Deborah Feldman, Rafik Schami and Christopher Clark. Tickets for public and trade visitors are now available online.

Frankfurt is an annual meeting point for the international cookbook community

Publishers can now register for the 73rd Frankfurter Buchmesse (20–24 October 2021).  Dedicated to the topic “re:connect”, this year’s book fair is planned as an in-person event with additional digital formats, and can be flexibly adapted to pandemic-related developments. The focus will be on the international rights business and public events. This year’s Guest of Honour is Canada.

Nina George, Writer, Honorary President of the European Writers' Council

With exhibitors from over 80 countries and acclaimed authors from around the world, the 74th Frankfurter Buchmesse (19–23 October 2022) will once again serve as the international book and publishing industry’s benchmark event.

In its second year, BOOKFEST once again has exceptional readings, concerts, parties and performances planned that will create a week-long festival atmosphere in Frankfurt - with Margaret Atwood, Ken Follett, Maja Lunde, Jo Nesbø, Elif Shafak, Colson Whitehead and many more.

Eduard M. Singer, Head of the Marketing Department of the City of Frankfurt am Main

200 authors will present their new titles / Hygiene and safety are top priority / Canada will have first-ever hybrid Guest of Honour presence / “How do we want to live?” to serve as focus theme for ARD Book Fair Stage and ARTE / Frankfurt Studio professional programme and festival

There will be 80 events from 9 to 14 October as part of Bookfest, the festival of the Frankfurter Buchmesse

The 74th Frankfurter Buchmesse (19–23 October 2022) reaffirmed its position as the most important international meeting point for the book and media industryOver 4,000 exhibitors and 180,000 visitors on the fairgrounds

Whether caterers, electricians or hostesses - here you will find the contact information for service contractors of Frankfurter Buchmesse who will support you in your attendance.