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.
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.
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.
ARD Buchmessenbühne
A full programme every day: Experience the events on the ARD Buchmessenbühne live in the Festhalle or online via livestream. 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.
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.
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