The show wraps up on Friday with a busy slate of awards, networking opportunities, discussion panels, presentations and more. Here's what you need to know.
Books from Chile Breakfast Session
Networking breakfast for Latin American publishers and agents.
Agora Café, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Praxis-Forum Bildung (Education Forum)
Workshops by mobile.schule on AI in education, misinformation, youth culture, and digital learning.
Hall 4.C, 9:00 a.m. –5:15 p.m.
Digital & AI in Publishing Panel
Discussion on how AI is reshaping editorial workflows and rights management.
Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award: “The Classics Today: New Horizons in Arabic Literature”
Arab scholars and international critics will examine classical Arabic texts in modern translation contexts.
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Pavilion, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Publishing Perspectives Talk: Global Book Trade Outlook
Trends in international rights trading, sustainability, and cross-media publishing.
Centre Stage, Hall 4.1 B68, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Frankfurt Audio Panel: The Future of AI Narration
Debate on synthetic voices, distribution models, and the impact on audiobook markets.
Frankfurt Audio, Hall 3.1, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Guest of Honor Philippines Industry Forum
Focus on Southeast Asian publishing structures, translation funding, and cultural exchange.
Guest Pavilion, Forum Level 1, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Gütesiegel “Buchkita” Award Ceremony
Recognition for early reading initiatives and educational publishing partnerships.
Frankfurt Studio, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The Hof Networking Session
Informal networking opportunity for international publishers, agents, and content creators.
Agora, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Frankfurt Fellowship & Invitation Program Meet‑and‑Greet
Networking reception for international fellows and alumni of Buchmesse exchange programs.
Agora, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Book‑to‑Screen Pitching Sessions
Pitch meetings for literary properties with film and television producers.
Congress Center, Facette 3. Via West, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Reading: Robin Alexander, “Letzte Chance”
Evening event as part of Frankfurt’s city literature festival, Open Books.
German National Library, Adickesallee 1, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Literary Gala
Televised gala featuring leading international and German authors in conversation.
Festhalle, 8 p.m. & onward.
