The same holds true in 2020: Don't miss out!

Virtually worldwide and in the city.

All together now – at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020

The international publishing industry and culture fans all over the world are looking forward to October this year: because Frankfurter Buchmesse is taking place! In these unique times, it will be a Special Edition in Frankfurt city and, for the first time, with an extensive digital offering, which can be used free of charge worldwide from wherever you are.

Don't miss out! We’re looking forward to you joining.

New digital formats for trade visitors

For this year's Special Edition of Frankfurter Buchmesse, we have expanded the functions of existing digital formats, and have developed a range of new virtual offerings, which you, as a trade visitor, can use free of charge.

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 Frankfurt Conference

Frankfurt Conference: Four days of concentrated professional expertise: our virtual conference programme features discussions, Q&A sessions, and brief lectures with international experts, as well as opportunities to interact and make new contacts.

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Curated B2B events

Now available in our media library "light": Watch the recordings of our digital professional programme offering opportunities for further training in various publishing areas such as Frankfurt EDU, Academic, Rights & Licensing, THE ARTS+ and Frankfurt Kids.

Matchmaking tool

Find and get in touch with valuable business contacts, and receive customised contact recommendations. In addition, you can conduct a targeted search for contacts according to specific subject areas or regions.

Curated networking events

Frankfurter Buchmesse's curated networking took place during the week of the fair to enable you to make as many relevant contacts within your community as possible. During the digital event, various break-out sessions with different participants gave you the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with your peers.

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 Businesswelten

Digital book fair

The Special Edition of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 takes place at the fair and around the world with many new digital offers. Find out more about the huge offering at this year’s digital book fair.

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BOOKFEST 2020 – in the city and at home worldwide

Frankfurter Buchmesse’s BOOKFEST is also being held this year as a Special Edition: all over town as BOOKFEST city, and for the first time also virtually as BOOKFEST digital. But whether live or digital – what stays the same is an outstanding live programme packed with culture, ideas and great stories.

BOOKFEST city

BIGGER, BETTER, BOOKFEST! For BOOKFEST city, exciting events will be held during all five days of the fair, spread out across numerous locations all over Frankfurt. Meet fascinating artists as well as your favourite authors: at creative performances and readings, poetry slams, engaging discussions, and much, much more.

BOOKFEST digital

Save the date! On 17 October 2020, the all-new BOOKFEST digital presents a unique virtual show of culture, which will be shared by fans all over the world. From Asia to Europe and all the way to America. Bring the BOOKFEST feeling home via YouTube, Facebook or the Frankfurter Buchmesse website – all free of charge.

Signals of Hope

Particularly during a worldwide crisis, one thing significantly gains in importance: hope. That’s why we would like to send out signals of hope – as an alternative to a culture of outrage, defamation, and conspiracy theories. Voices of hope from literature and society will be given a digital platform to address the transformative power of new ideas.

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ARD Book Fair Stage

A full programme every day: Experience the events on the ARD Buchmessenbühne via livestream live from the Festhalle. With world-class stars, authors and artists, exciting discussion rounds on current topics and lots of good entertainment. Don’t miss the ARD Buchmesse Night on Friday, 16 October 2020, which will be broadcast live nationwide by all cultural broadcasters in Germany.

Weltempfang

What influence has COVID-19 had on the global cultural sector? How can culture remain sustainably effective in the midst of a global crisis? This year, Weltempfang, the virtual centre for politics, literature and translation, will be discussing the subject of “Europe – connecting cultures”.