#fbm26: MVB at Frankfurter Buchmesse
Visit us from October 7 to 11, 2026!
You will find us in hall 4.1, G 15 – We look forward to seeing you.
Ahoj!
This October, we are heading to the sea—or, more precisely, to the Czech Republic. Although the country is not located on the coast, the Guest of Honor at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 has chosen "A Country on the Coast" as the theme for its appearance. This reference to Shakespeare’s "The Winter’s Tale" is meant to symbolize the connection between Czech literature and the global ocean of stories. We are already very excited about this journey of discovery into familiar and unfamiliar waters.
There is plenty to discover here as well: new topics in our dialogue series "MVB-Austausch" and in our Q&A sessions "MVB-Sprechstunde", as well as new features in our systems—plus even more international exchange, including through our "Expedition Frankfurt" program (more on that coming soon).
Stop by and learn how our "Empowering Solutions" make your day-to-day work more efficient and effective, connecting people and markets. We will be there for you at our booth with colleagues from all five MVB locations in Germany, Brazil, Mexico, the US, and the UK.
You can find all the information about our presence at #fbm26 on this page.
Na shledanou ve Frankfurtu
Your MVB Team
Our Events
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- 10:00 – 10:45 | MVB-Austausch: Metadata & Magic
- 11:00 – 11:45 | MVB-Austausch: Metadata That Provides Answers
- 12:00 – 12:45 | MVB-Austausch: Usability in Metadata Collection
- 14:00 – 14:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: Börsenblatt Plus
- 15:00 – 15:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: Büchergutschein for Booksellers
- 17:00 – 17:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: VLB & VLB-TIX
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 10:00 – 10:45 | MVB-Austausch: Find, not Search
- 11:00 – 11:45 | MVB-Austausch: Metadata at the Click of a Button
- 12:00 – 12:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: VLB & VLB-TIX – Hot Dog Edition
- 14:00 – 14:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: Büchergutschein for Booksellers
- 15:00 – 15:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: ISBN & ISNI
- 15:30 – 17:00 | VLB: Merchandise Management Suppliers Meeting 2026
- 16:00 – 16:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: Börsenblatt Plus
- 17:00 – 18:30 | Happy Hour: Caipirinha Meets Oktoberfest
- 17:00 – 17:30 | #yeaward25 – Börsenblatt Young Excellence Award 2026: Award Ceremony
Friday, October 9, 2026
- 10:00 – 10:45 | MVB-Austausch: A Product Line with Character
- 11:00 – 11:45 | MVB-Austausch: Field Sales Reloaded
- 12:00 – 12:45 | MVB-Sprechstunde: VLB & VLB-TIX – Hot Dog Edition
- 15:00 – 16:00 | #dbp26 – German Book Prize 2026: The Winner in an Interview with Börsenblatt
Further Offers of the Börsenverein Group
- You will find all the information from our colleagues at Frankfurter Buchmesse on the trade and public program as well as on the offers before and during the fair – such as Frankfurt Rights Meeting, Frankfurt Kids Conference and the cultural-political program Frankfurt Calling as well as the masterclasses and the networking format The Hof – at: www.buchmesse.de
- Please also note the events and topics of our colleagues from Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels and Mediacampus Frankfurt.
Book Recommendations for Event Highlights
We asked publishers for their recommendations for titles with event highlights at #fbm26. The result is a varied VLB-TIX catalogue with new releases for every taste. These reading tips give a little taste of Frankfurter Buchmesse's program. Have fun browsing!
With Passion for Trends
When people hear the word "trend", they probably think first of current developments in the area of new releases. Yet one of the most enduring trends of recent years has been the growing importance of the backlist. In 2025, for example, the share of titles in Germany whose publication date was more than twelve months prior to sale stood at 57 percent (source: Media Control). The challenge, therefore, is to become discoverable and remain discoverable over the long term—and to do so within a relevant context.
With Verzeichnis Lieferbarer Bücher (VLB), the German books in print, and its catalog VLB-TIX, we provide publishers and booksellers with professional tools for successful book retailing, and the synergy between these two tools ensures that both aspects are addressed. With our new Search+ feature, for example, you can keep an eye on market developments and identify new trends early on.
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, we will show you how to get the most out of our systems.
By the way: Digital workflows are also a clear trend. Take a look at which bookstores have completely or partially done away with printed previews.
Wit passion for professional information
With Passion for Czechia
KNIHY. KNIHY? KNIHY!
Our popular “BOOKS. BOOKS? BOOKS!” postcard is back, this time in Czech. You can pick one up for free at our booth—and, of course, at the information desk for the Guest of Honor at #fbm26 in Forum 1.
The digital catalog in VLB-TIX offers an overview of current titles from the guest country, the Czech Republic. Discover "A Country on the Coast"!
With Passion for Gifting the Joy of Reading
With Passion for Orientation
The entire fair in the palm of your hand! With the Frankfurt Book Fair app, you can stay on top of everything:
- Exhibitors
- Events
- Products
- Floor plan
Additional practical information can be found in the Service section.
Registered users also have access to personal calendar entries, a custom favorites list, and a chat feature.
And with the app all of that is available on the go: www.buchmesse.de/en/app
#MitVollerBegeisterung for Insights
