Stages and Event Locations at Frankfurt Pavilion YOGI TEA Lesezelt (Reading Marquee) Signing Boxes Self-Publishing Area Gourmet Gallery: Show Kitchen and Gourmet Salon LitCam Stage Publishing Services & Retail Stage Business Club Reading Zone of Independent Publishers THE ARTS+: Runway and Salon Weltempfang Education Stage Academic & Business Information Stage Workshop Area Frankfurt Kids Stage International Stage buchmesse.de/en
1: Agora Frankfurt Pavilion Frankfurter Buchmesse has a new landmark: an approximately 450 sqm pavilion, which will act as the main representative stage of the fair. Trade visitor days will focus on book presentations, press conferences, award ceremonies as well as round-table discussions on industry topics and conferences with an international focus. On the weekend, authors can introduce themselves to a wide audience, and on Sunday we are planning a family day. The curated programme will be put together in cooperation with exhibitors and partners. Renting opportunities are available with certain limitations. We look forward to your recommendations! It cannot be reserved directly, as the programme is being curated. Additional information: Kirsti Pärssinen, paerssinen@book-fair.com schneider + schumacher 2: Agora YOGI TEA Lesezelt (Reading Marquee) Readings, author talks, and award ceremonies will take place on this large literary stage at the Book Fair. The special flair of the historic mirror tent and the tea service with Yogi Tea invites visitors to stay and relax. The venue has room for up to 300 people, with seating niches around the perimeter and chairs in front of the stage. Organisers are provided a niche during their event. Another attraction: At the end of your event you can also reserve the signing boxes in the middle of the Agora for your author. Stage: 16 sqm Capacity: Maximum five speakers, approx. 200 chairs, 100 niche seating 3: Agora Signing Boxes Our Signing Boxes stand at the heart of the fair in the Agora. Here, authors can get closer to visitors and offer their signatures. Those who have organised an event in the YOGI TEA Lesezelt (Reading Marquee) and Frankfurt Pavilion can reserve a 30-minute slot in the Signing Boxes afterwards. Furnishing: Table for book signing and book sales, two chairs, a shelf for book presentations, book display units, walls for posters etc., portable heating unit, service personnel who will act as contact person and assist in crowd control. NEW: From now on, free places in the signing boxes will also be available to our exhibitors for autograph sessions by authors without a previous event on one of the Agora stages. Please take note of the calendar in the reservation tool, which is available online as of now. Frankfurter Buchmesse / Marc Jacquemin
4: Hall 3.0 Self-Publishing Area The Self-Publishing Area features workshops, discussions, panels and presentations on the topic of Self-Publishing in the German Market. Here, providers can offer authors valuable tips on marketing, bookselling or legal issues. A large part of the programme will be put together by us and our partners, but there are some slots available for your topics as well. Stage: 5 x 3 m Capacity: Max. 5 speakers, approx. 70 seats + 100 standing room spots Frankfurter Buchmesse / Paul Mayer 5: Hall 3.1 Gourmet Gallery: Show Kitchen and Gourmet Salon At the heart of the Gourmet Gallery, the Show Kitchen is a very popular destination for the media, trade visitors and the general public. Use this attractive stage for your cooking show. We also offer the Gourmet Salon for your reading, wine tasting, press conference or presentation. Show Kitchen Stage: 6 x 3.5 m, fully-equipped kitchen Capacity: Max. 4 people in the kitchen, approx. 50 seats + 300 standing spots Gourmet Salon Stage: 5 x 1.5 m Capacity: Max. 3 speakers, approx. 30 seats + 50 standing spots Frankfurter Buchmesse / Alexander Heimann 6: Hall 3.1 LitCam Stage Education, physical activity, books and football. At the LitCam Stage, you can present your football title or invite guests to a discussion on education and policy using your products. LitCam is a collective organisation and advocates equal rights in education. It conducts its own projects that support children and young adults in need and helps them gain the skills they need to live. Stage: Ca. 6 x 3 m Capacity: Max. 5 speakers, approx. 50 seats (pouffes) + 100 standing spots Additional information: Antonia Stock, stock@book-fair.com Frankfurter Buchmesse / Cathrin Mund
7: Hall 4.0 Publishing Services & Retail Stage The well-established Forum Verlagsherstellung hosts panel discussions from Wednesday to Friday with forward-looking topics and inspiration for publishers, media companies and other content providers. Approximately 60 experts discuss the trends relevant to successful publications and content, covering the areas of strategy, processes, production and design. 2018 will mark the first year in which book retail topics play a central role on the stage. Free time slots are also available for exhibitor events. Stage: 15 sqm Capacity: Max. 6 speakers, approx. 50 seats or 100 standing room spots Additional information: Maike Bannas, bannas@book-fair.com Frankfurter Buchmesse / Alexander Heimann 8: Hall 4.0 Business Club The centrally located top location offers you and your guests everything you need for a successful event. Whether it is an exclusive reception, an informal get-together or a presentation: We will take care of the furnishing, technical needs, catering and personnel. Additional information: Kirsti Pärssinen, paerssinen@book-fair.com Frankfurter Buchmesse / Bernd Hartung 9: Hall 4.1 Reading Zone of Independent Publishers The Kurt Wolff Foundation for the support of a diverse publishing and literature scene stands for literary quality and exciting experiment. At the Reading Zone, we organise a multi-faceted and discerning series of readings by often unknown authors, who can be discovered here. It cannot be reserved directly as the programme is being curated. Additional information: Karsten Dehler, info@kurt-wolff-stiftung.de
10: Hall 4.1 THE ARTS+ Runway and Salon THE ARTS+ is the marketplace for business with cultural content. The new avant-garde of creative business meets here. The programme on the Runway offers engrossing performances, interactive presentations and surprising pitches at the crossroads of creativity and technology. In the Salon, players from various sectors come together. It is the perfect stage for interviews, talks or receptions. In the time when no programme is planned, the open and interactively-designed Runway and the half-open Salon can be reserved for exhibition events. 11: Hall 4.1 Weltempfang Weltempfang is the Centre for Politics, Literature and Translation. In the salon and on the stage, podium discussions and talks will take place with international authors, intellectuals and translators. It cannot be reserved directly as the programme is being curated. Additional information: Joscha Hekele, hekele@book-fair.com Frankfurter Buchmesse / Nuri Cicek 12: Hall 4.2 Education Stage Surrounded by more than 1 000 publishers, technology players and service providers from the education sectors you can present your latest products and open a dialogue with the trade audience. Stage: 15 sqm Capacity: Max. 5 speakers, approx. 50 seats + 50 standing room spots Frankfurter Buchmesse / Peter Hirth
13: Hall 4.2 Academic & Business Information Stage In these innovative surroundings, current topics from STM, academic, specialist information and technology find the perfect home along with socio-political talks on topics like politics, finance, economics and law. Stage: 15 sqm Capacity: Max. 5 speakers, approx. 50 seats + 50 standing room spots Frankfurter Buchmesse / Nuri Cicek 14: Hall 4.2 Workshop Area The Workshop Area is suitable for smaller formats and types of interactive sessions and a direct dialogue with the audience. No direct reservations are possible, but we are happy to accept suggestions that match the theme of Hall 4.2. Stage: No stage lectern, 1 sofa, 1 flipchart, 1 screen and 1 small sound system Capacity: 1-2 speakers, 20 seat cubes. The area is 45 sqm. Additional information: Martina Wolff de Carrasco, wolffdecarrasco@book-fair.com Frankfurter Buchmesse / Julia Marie Werner 15: Foyer 5.1/6.1, Via Level Frankfurt Kids Stage We have created a central networking area for international children s media in the foyer between two international halls. The area includes an International Children s Books Collective Stand for new exhibitors, media and licensing hubs, as well as the popular Illustrators Corner and a café. Ideally located and at the heart of the new area is the Frankfurt Kids Stage: a magnet for both trade visitors and the general public. Take advantage of this event location to put the spotlight on your authors, hold readings, or host an open discussion. Here we will also present award ceremonies and networking events. Become part of the programme with your own contribution and use the strong media attention guaranteed by the new location for international children s and young adult media. Your audience is waiting! Stage: 4 x 4 m Capacity: Max. 4 speakers, approx. 70 seats + 50 standing spots
16: Hall 5.1 International Stage Our stage in Hall 5.1 can be found among exhibitors from all around the world where you will find a stimulating exchange about the latest developments in the book industry as well as literary and cultural-political subjects. German publishers and institutions will also join the International Stage. Of course, the stage is suitable for readings by authors from all regions of the world, who can present their work to a very interested (trade) audience. Stage: 12 sqm Capacity: 4 speakers, approx. 35 seats + 50 standing spots Indoor/Outdoor Evening Events Plan your own evening programme right on the exhibition grounds. We will provide you with a stage with sound and video technology. Refreshments can be ordered for your guests from our experienced fair caterer, Accente Services, or from a provider of your choice. Create the atmosphere that matches your event and present the Book Fair to your guests in a whole new, after-hours light. In the halls: 6.00-8.00 pm including set-up and break-down Agora stages: 6.00-9.00 pm including set-up and break-down Frankfurter Buchmesse / Marc Jacquemin
Services and Prices Prices* slot reservation 30 minutes including set-up and break-down** 60 minutes including set-up and break-down** Stages in Halls 3,4,5,6, Foyer Halls 5.1/6.1 On all fair days (Wed-Sun) 650. 860. YOGI TEA Lesezelt (Reading Marquee) in the Agora On all trade visitor days (Wed-Fr) 650. 860. On all public days (Sat, Sun) 860. 1,200. Signing Boxes Following an event in YOGI TEA Lesezelt (Reading Marquee) /Frankfurt Pavilion on 50. for every 30 minutes all fair days (Wed-Sun) Without a previous event on the Agora stages 250. for every 30 minutes Evening Events On all fair days (Wed-Sun) In Halls 3, 4, 5: 6.30 pm 8.00 pm = 1,700. *** Agora (YOGI TEA Lesezelt): 6.30 pm 9.00 pm = 2,500. OR 6.30 pm 9.00 pm = 4.500, *** Included in All Prices: * The listed prices are binding and include required VAT. Provision of a professional event space ** Set-up and break-down are included in price. Please ensure you Between 40 and 200 seats and twice as many standing end the event on time, so that the next customer can use their room spots (depending on the stage) entire slotted time. Technical equipment for the stage Event time units of 30 or 60 minutes (incl. set-up and break-down) *** Price does not include costs for catering, additional furniture, extra tickets for guests coming from outside the fair and personnel. Assistance during event from a techniciant Access to the fairgrounds is possible until 6.00 pm. Personal assistance from our stage personnel Presentation possibilities for your products Book sales (at the suggested retail price) are possible during event Announcement of event on the stages and in programme flyers Your entry in the Calendar of Events ONLINE RESERVATION TOOL Evening events possible upon request The reservation tool and all the information you need to easily book your event are available on our website: book-fair.com/stages. The stages can only be reserved by registered exhibitors of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018. MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT BOOKING? +49 (0) 69 2102-0 Servicecenter@book-fair.com EVENING EVENTS All the stages are available from 6.00 pm for your exclusive evening events. What are you planning? We are happy to advise you. Contractual conditions Your booking in the reservation tool does not constitute a binding contract. Frankfurter Buchmesse reserves the right to refuse events if they do not match the overall theme of the programme or if there is any reason to suspect that an event could interfere with the smooth operations of, or endanger safety, at Frankfurter Buchmesse, provided this is not attributable to the management or organisational areas of Frankfurter Buchmesse. After review, we will send you a printed or electronic (PDF) order confirmation, which constitutes a concluded contractual agreement. You will also be informed if your event cannot be approved. As part of our efforts to ensure attractive programmes on the stages, we will contact you if there are any conflicts when filling time slots. In certain exceptional cases, we may ask you to change the time and/or date of your event, or ask you to move the event to a more appropriate stage.