An International Publishers Association panel discussion in the Frankfurt Pavilion at the 2023 Frankfurter Buchmesse. Speaking are, from left, Åse Ryvarden; Trasvin Jittidecharak; Michiel Kolman; and Sherif Bakr. Image: FBM, Ingo Hattendorf
By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson
Focus on Statistics, Accessibility, Sustainability, and More
As trade visitors sort out their schedules for Frankfurter Buchmesse (October 16 to 20), we have a quick look at the world body’s events at the trade show.
In addition to those shown here, there are several invitational events for members, as well, and for those, IPA members should see the organization’s site or contact the secretariat in Geneva.
All times in our listings are CEST.
October 16, Frankfurt Wednesday
October 16, Frankfurt Wednesday- 10:30-11 a.m.
European Book Market Statistics
Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0 - 12:30-1 p.m.
Accessibility Seminar
Frankfurt Studio - 1 to 2 p.m.
Sustainability summit
Room Conclusio, Congress Center, Level 2 - 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Freedom to Publish open meeting
Room Conclusio, Congress Center, C2 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
IPA Copyright event
Room Spektrum, Congress Center, C2
This event is in association with the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels, Germany’s publishers and booksellers association
October 17, Frankfurt Thursday
- 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Federation of European Publishers‘ annual “Rendez-vous”
Room Illusion 1, Congress Center, E3 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Freedom to Publish event
Frankfurt Pavilian, the Agora
October 18, Frankfurt Friday
- 9 to 11 a.m.
IPA EPF Meeting
Room Conclusio, Congress Center, C2
More is available at the IPA site. And more on this year’s IPA International Publishers Congress that follows Frankfurt, December 3 to 6, is here.
More from Publishing Perspectives on the International Publishers Association is here, more on Frankfurter Buchmesse is here, and more on issues in international publishing is here.
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