The newsletter of Frankfurter Buchmesse Issue 12 / 2026 |
Dear reader,
The final preparations in the exhibition halls are nearly complete. In just two days, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse will open its doors to trade visitors from all over the world. Will you be joining us in person? We look forward to welcoming you and wish you an inspiring and successful event.
Following from afar? You can still be part of the action. Join us on social media for updates straight from the show floor.
Enjoy reading!
Your Newsletter Team |
Part of Frankfurt Calling 2026: Robert Habeck © D. Butzmann; Asma Mhalla © B.Roscot; Philippe Sands © C. A. Strand; Gisèle Pelicot © P. Ito; Wolf Biermann © S.Jaenicke; Jill Lepore © R. Renaldo |
Frankfurt Calling: AI, freedom to publish and a new generation of cultural voices
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From Jill Lepore and Philippe Sands to the inaugural IPA Freedom of Expression Defenders Award and the launch of the Young Voices Network: Frankfurter Buchmesse brings together international voices to examine who creates knowledge, whose voices are heard and how free expression can endure.
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Patricia Evangelista at FBM25's Asia Stage © FBM |
Asia: a diverse set of markets |
What is shaping publishing across Asia and what can the global industry learn from it? The Asia Stage returns to Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 with a packed five days programme (Hall 5.1 A75). In an interview, Claudia Kaiser, FBM's Vice President Business Development, and Atty. Dominador D. Buhain, President and Chairman of the Rex Group of Companies, share which topics and voices are in focus this year.
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Chilean publishers at FBM24 © FBM |
Following on from the Asia Stage (5.1 A75), another large region is set to have its own stage at this year’s book fair. The LatAm Stage (3.1 F70) will focus on trends and themes in the Latin American book markets. Fifty years ago, Latin America was the book fair’s first regional focus; next year, Chile will be the Guest of Honour.
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Well prepared for the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse
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How do I get to the fairgrounds? How can I find my way around the halls? What are the opening hours? And what about accessibility? To ensure the best possible fair experience, we’ve compiled the most important information, useful advice, and tips to help our visitors prepare.
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Looking to expand your network or meet familiar faces? You’ll also find receptions and happy hours in the event calendar – simply filter by type of event "reception". For example: MVB's Happy Hour "Caipirinha meets Oktoberfest" on 8 October or the EUPL reception at the Creative Europe Stand on 7 October. Add them to your schedule and get connected! |
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Last-Minute picks for Frankfurt |
Any space left in your diary? Then take note of our last minute recommendations. For those who aren’t coming to Frankfurt this year, we’ve got a podcast recommendation, live from the book fair. |
The 2026 Publishing Perspectives Forum |
This year, Publishing Perspectives programme focuses on expanding the conversation around global publishing, audio, and digital publishing, and the future of the industry. The events will take place on the Dialogue Stage in Hall 4.0. Not to miss: Editor-in-Chief Andrew Albanese will sit down with incoming Frankfurter Buchmesse CEO Joachim Kaufmann.
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Podcast: On the Books, live from the fair ground |
Publishing Perspectives and Remote Daily's podcast "On the Books" will return to the book fair again. The morning show will feature live, daily interviews with publishing luminaries, innovators, global thinkers, and more,. Watch live on the Publishing Perspectives YouTube channel (7-9 October, 9.00-9.30 am) or listen later wherever you get your podcasts. |
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The "FBM Young Voices Night" invites you to an after-fair party on Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the 2og:dondorf Cultural Center in Frankfurt-Bockenheim (Sophienstraße 1-3, only 10 minutes from the fairgrounds). At this event, held in a former printing factory, the international Young Voices Network will introduce itself before the dance floor opens.
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