So they have enough time and the opportunity to do business with the exhibitors. When you try to register as a trade visitor, one of the options is. For anyone into books, the frankfurt book fair is a highlight of the year. Imex worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. No matter how you want to participate with your own stand, with a table in the litag, as trade visitor or in any other of the exhibition opportunities. The fair is organised by frankfurter buchmesse gmbh, a subsidiary of the german publishers and booksellers association. We consciously picked the exhibition center frankfurt main as location for our fair. A visitor at chinas display at the frankfurt book fair on wednesday. Only on the last two days of the fair access for the general public is allowed.
And with some 7,300 exhibitors from 102 countries and a. From classics of henrik ibsen to the modern bestsellers of karl ove knausgard join us on experiencing literature, culture and stories from the far noth. Frankfurt book fair frankfurt 2020 trade fair dates. With a history dating back 500 years to the gutenberg press, this fair is the worlds most important venue for publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, translators, authors and suppliers dealing. Its parent company landesmesse stuttgart is based in stuttgart, germany, europe. The largest airport in continentaleurope and the second largest european main station guarantee short and uncomplicated distances for exhibitors, which makes it even more. Discover matchmaking for trade vistors and the digital guided tours. Ambiente information for exhibitors messe frankfurt. Last year, this event was attended by 7309 exhibitors from 102 countries and 286425 trade visitors from 7 countries. The first book fair was held in frankfurt not many years after the first book came off of gutenbergs printing press in mainz, just spitting distance away. It is home to the european central bank and is one of the wealthiest cities in germany.
Book in time and benefit from our early bird discount. The frankfurt book fair is held every year in october. With a number of exclusive events and offers for the book trade the fair guarantees a successful. Last year, this event was attended by 7309 exhibitors from 102 countries and 286425 trade visitors from 7. Anyone who is already registered with my book fair can use their account again to redeem the tickets. Shortened registration is free of charge and only enables you to buy a trade visitor ticket or to exchange a voucher for the next frankfurt book fair.
Stay oriented and organised throughout the fair with our interactive hall plan, a list for your favourite events, and your own personali. Book your fair ticket online now and save compared to the prices at the exhibition site. The annual fair was founded in 1949 and is open to trade visitors. The exhibitor ticket portal of frankfurter buchmesse. Tickets for private visitors to frankfurter buchmesse. The frankfurt book fair is a meeting place for the industrys experts and the most important marketplace for books, media, rights and licences worldwide. Musikmesse international trade fair for musical instruments, musical software and hardware, sheet music and accessories. In a typical year, the fair hosts more than 7,300 exhibitors from 100 countries ranging from albania to zimbabwe.
Attendance up at frankfurt book fair the bookseller. The frankfurt book fair continues to be the largest and most important trade show for books worldwide, with participants from 100 countries. Unlike other trade fairs, frankfurt serves not only the 60,000odd publishers and agents who do business there, it is also open to the public. Around 300,000 visitors will attend the event, and over 10,000 journalists will cover it. An additional new feature, introduced in 2014 and developed further in 2015, is the trade visitor business ticket, which offers trade visitors and companies additional services and exclusive access to the frankfurt book fairs.
Here you can obtain exhibitor passes, trade and private visitor tickets and passes. June 2020 frankfurt conference experience the new conference on 15. The 2018 frankfurt book fair concluded sunday, october 14, with fair officials reporting a 2. Frankfurt book fair is still a massive event, which attracts over 7500 exhibitors and over 285,000 international visitors from germany, the uk, france, the usa, russia, china, japan, australia, spain, brazil and so many others. Unlike the united states largest book fair, bookexpo america bea, the frankfurt book. The messe frankfurt kindergarten caters perfectly for little tradefair visitors aged three and older. The measuring that the user receives depends on the option. Therese coen, 7 tips for success at frankfurt book fair, bookmachine, september 27, 2017. At the 2005 beijing book fair, the chinese were shocked that german publishers sold 600. With our three different franchises shishamesse, vaporfair and hempsfair, we offer in frankfurt, berlin, miami, new york and seville a platform for pioneers, creatives and startups. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of and save up to 25% when making purchase at checkout. Aug 01, 2019 whether you are in for a trade opportunity or to just enjoy the fair, theres something here for everyone. The press centre is located in the torhaus building, level 4, of frankfurt fair and exhibition centre.
Find information on exhibitors, events, and our services. Be they publishers, booksellers, agents, film producers or authors each year in october, they all come together and create something new. Professional attendance at the 2017 frankfurt book fair was essentially flat, but overall attendance, including the public visitors on the fair s closing day, was up by 3%. Revenue of the book trade in germany 20172018, by segment.
Welcome to frankfurter buchmesse, the worlds leading venue for printed and digital content. For centuries, the city of frankfurt has been a center of banking and commerce in europe and references to the frankfurter messe date back to 1150. From meeting industry insiders and make connections with people from around the world, you will be taking an amazing experience with you from frankfurter buchmesse. As the only city in the country to feature skyscrapers, frankfurt has a skyline that is its bestknown landmark. The first three days are restricted exclusively to trade visitors. The installation and decoration of the exhibition stands must be completed, at the latest, by 10. Megativity and miniaturization at the frankfurt book fair.
On this day 1st exhibition day traders, cafeloungebar operators, shop owners, wholesalers, manufacturers or other traders may enter the expo. Frankfurt book fair, in frankfurt, germany, from october 16 to 20 is the largest annual trade show in the publishing industry dedicated completely to the sale of foreign rights. From jessica mautref, 11 tips for the 2018 frankfurt book fair, gutenberg technology, september 19, 2018. Messe frankfurts stand builders are at hand to provide you with specialist expertise and local knowhow, helping you to bring out the best in. The exhibitors ticket portal for exhibitors and trade visitors. For our trade shows in the united states, we have partnered with messe stuttgart, inc. Present yourself and your products at the heart of the publishing industry. Good music, open bar and canapes provide the perfect ambience. Oct 21, 2019 visitor numbers were up at this years frankfurt book fair with a slight rise of 1. My book fair is the central access point for all online services of frankfurter. October 2020 international trade fair for the book trade. With a history dating back 500 years to the gutenberg press, this fair is the worlds most important venue for publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, translators, authors and suppliers dealing with. The hfbl will be open for two hours after the fair closes and is the meeting point for the whole industry.
Whether you are in for a trade opportunity or to just enjoy the fair, theres something here for everyone. A trade fair trade show, trade exhibition, or expo is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of rivals, and examine recent market trends and opportunities. It takes place over five days every october and draws more visitors than any other book fair. Trade visitors have the possibility to network in our stylish hempsfair business lounge hfbl, establish new contacts and enjoy the professional atmosphere. We focus on childrens and young adult media, but also. Every year frankfurtmain is the centre of the international book industry and every year we offer new products and highlightsto you. Registration for fair calendar members area trade fair dates. Oct 20, 2017 booming business at frankfurt t he 2017 frankfurt book fair. The motto frankfurt in french reflected the spirit of the event, the cultural exchanges as well as the projects and initiatives performed in cooperation by german and french companies. Frankfurt book fair buchmesse second week in october the worlds largest annual trade show for the book publishing industry is held annually for five days in frankfurt, germany. Book your trade visitor tickets for frankfurter buchmesse now. We will be exhibiting at frankfurt book fair 2019 from oct. At book fair, a subplot about chinese rights the new york times. Parents with babies can also retire to this childoriented setting and breastfeed, change the diaper or prepare the baby food.
Whether its publishers, booksellers, agents, film producers or authors the movers of the industry meet at frankfurter buchmesse. The business id trade visitor ticket entitles you to access the expo at the trade visitors. Here is where publishing experts meet up with partners from the technology and creative industries such as film and games to exchange ideas, be inspired, try out new technologies and cultivate contacts. The biggest book fair in the world the washington post.
Authors guide to the frankfurt book fair by hannah johnson if youre an author and considering a trip to the frankfurt book fair, read through our authors guide to the frankfurt book fair, which will give you a better sense for what you can accomplish at the fair, how people do business in frankfurt, and how much your trip will cost. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading. For modern bibliophiles, the frankfurter buchmesse fbm is a showcase of the best in the written word. An individual can put together your personal trade fair calendar.
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The fair dramatizes the economic tensions that inform the book industry, from the state of play between conglomerate. The frankfurt book fair continues to be the largest and most important trade show for books worldwide, with participants from over 100 countries. Book promotion at 2017 frankfurt international book fair. Everything for your trade fair preparation frankfurter buchmesse. The frankfurt book fair, an internationally renowned publishing trade fair that opened on tuesday, is offering free admission to refugees and will provide guides who speak their language, german. First, a distinction between the owner of the company or institution. As every year, the frankfurt book fair is accompanied by a prestigious visitor as guest of honor in 2019 norway will be at the side of the trade fair. Frankfurt book fair invites refugees to attend for free.
The first three days of the fair are reserved for trade visitors, private visitors are welcomed on the weekend 19th and 20th october 2019. Many prominent international trade fairs have been held in frankfurt for decades, prime examples being the international motor show iaa or the frankfurt book fair. Professional attendance at the 2017 frankfurt book fair was essentially flat, but overall attendance, including the public visitors on the fairs closing day, was up by 3%. Visitor numbers were up at this years frankfurt book fair with a slight rise of 1. In contrast to consumer fairs, only some trade fairs are open to the public, while. At book fair, a subplot about chinese rights the new. The worlds largest annual trade show for the book publishing industry is held annually for five days in frankfurt, germany.
Frankfurt book fair in frankfurt stats address fair. June 2020 frankfurt conference experience the new conference on 15 october 2020. Recognizing the frankfurt book fair as a key agent and a manifestation of the neoliberal ecologies of contemporary publishing thus exemplifies the dual role of the buchmesse in both international business and the formation of culturalpolitical identity. This is where trade visitors get their annual dose of inspiration. For the second time, the frankfurt book fair and world cookbook fair are joining forces to promote the international cookbook community. According to some sources, book trade fairs have been held in frankfurt. For five days, your stand at frankfurter buchmesse becomes your company. Two kindergarten teachers look after a maximum of 20 children in the 180 m. The fiveday annual event in midoctober is held at the frankfurt trade fair grounds in frankfurt am main, germany. It attracts exhibitors from about 110 countries and is attended by more than 250,000 people, of whom about 7,000 are publishers, editors, and exhibitors. Book your ticket to the biggest and most important fair for digital and printed content visit the frankfurter. In total, 286,425 people came to the fair, which closed sunday october 15. Oct 19, 2009 a visitor at chinas display at the frankfurt book fair on wednesday. The frankfurter buchmesse fbm is the worlds largest trade fair for books, based both on the number of publishing companies represented, and the number of visitors.