Find out what’s new at #fbm25

One focus of the new Centre Stage in Hall 4.1 is Frankfurt Calling, the cultural and political programme of Frankfurter Buchmesse and its partners. Speakers include Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen and cultural scientist and rapper Dr Reyhan Şahin (Lady Bitch Ray).

This year, the Festhalle is a wind-and-weatherproof attraction for the fair’s visitors. In the new, even larger "Meet the Author" area, Bianca Iosivoni, Stella Tack, Nena Tramountani, Maren Vivien Haase, Ayla Dade, Julia Dippel, Ava Reed and Kyra Groh will be signing books. International authors include V. E. Schwab, Cassandra Clare, Mercedes Ron and Abby Jimenez.

From talks and readings on romantic fantasy and New Adult to the latest BookTok trends – all this and more awaits you on the new pop-up stage in the Festhalle.

New at Frankfurter Buchmesse: On 17 October (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), bookcareers founder, publishing expert, and career coach Suzanne Collier will share her expertise in 15-minute consultation sessions. Please note: The consultations will be held in English and take place in the Fragment conference room (Hall 3, Via West).

The international network PublisHer will be represented at this year’s fair with its own stand (4.1 C28) and a stage programme. The lounge at the stand invites visitors to network as well as take part in mentoring sessions. Plus, there will be talks on the topic of female empowerment and gender equality in the publishing industry.

For anyone who wants to gain insight into the dynamic transformation of the audio market driven by AI tools, the new, free white paper by audio expert Javier Celaya (Dosdoce.com) and Frankfurter Buchmesse offers an in-depth analysis of the key challenges and opportunities facing the audiobook market. Published on 8 September 2025.

In the foyer of Hall 4.1, Frankfurter Buchmesse is opening a showroom that offers a glimpse into the future:For the first time, central elements of the new hall layout will be presented, designed to offer a more clearly structured, accessible, and immersive FBM from 2026 onwards. The plans will be brought to life through large-format visuals and a video.

The offer is primarily aimed at exhibitors and trade visitors. However, the public is also invited to take a look at the future development of Frankfurter Buchmesse. The aim is to provide orientation, create transparency and, together with partners, exhibitors and the public, make Frankfurter Buchmesse fit for the future.
Exhibitors will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on site.

Mit einer informativen Ausstellung im Foyer der Halle 4.1 feiern das DIALOGMUSEUM und die Frankfurter Buchmesse das Jubiläum der internationalen Blindenschrift mit Punktesystem. Bei „Reading Braille – eine Lesung für Kinder“ (18. Oktober 2025, 15.30 Uhr, Congress Center, Raum Spektrum) können alle kleinen und großen Messebesucher*innen ab neun Jahren die Brailleschrift im Workshop sogar selbst ausprobieren. Das Event wird gemeinsam vom DIALOGMUSEUM, der Frankfurter Buchmesse, dem Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels und dem Deutschen Zentrum für barrierefreies Lesen organisiert.

Für blinde und sehbehinderte Besucher*innen finden wieder spezielle Führung durch den Ehrengastpavillon statt. Termine: Donnerstag, 16. Oktober 2025, um 11.00 Uhr und um 15.00 Uhr. Anmeldung per E-Mail an servicecenter@buchmesse.de oder telefonisch unter +49 69 2102-0.