FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR 2025

#fbm25 – See you at the Springer Nature stand!

We look forward to meeting you and discussing everything that moves this industry

The countdown is on for the biggest publishing industry get-together worldwide! From 15 to 19 October 2025, the Frankfurt Book Fair is opening its doors for five exciting days. You will find us again on the ground floor of Science Hall 4.0, right opposite the hall entrance. The exact stand location is: Hall 4.0 | D14.

The many colleagues who will be at the Springer Nature stand are looking forward to engaging conversations with you. If you would like to arrange appointments with specific colleagues in advance, please visit Frankfurt Connect to find suitable contacts. We also welcome you to drop by at any time. #fbm25

Our activities this year

At the upcoming fair, you can expect a varied and exciting event programme. Join us for lively exchanges with members of our company, business partners, and authors!

In the run-up to the fair:
Beyond the Hype – How AI enhances scholarly publishing

In this Masterclass, Stephanie Preuss (Director of Content Innovation, Springer Nature) and Janina Krieger (Senior Manager Books Publishing Solutions, Springer Nature), explored how generative AI can help make science faster, more accessible, and more trustworthy – key factors in addressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, or pandemics.

Watch the recording here.

June 23 / 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Online / English Language

Wednesday, 15th October 2025

Bridging knowledge and action: the impact of research on SDG policy

Presentation by Nicola Jones (Director, SDG Programme, Springer Nature) and Katie Shamash (Head of Data, Overton)

Wednesday, October 15 / 11:30 AM –12:00 PM / Innovation Stage / Hall 4.0 / H106 / English Language

Happy Hour and 10-year anniversary celebration

Visit us at our stand for our traditional beer and pretzels as well as cake and bubbles as we celebrate Springer Nature's 10th anniversary!

Wednesday, October 15 / 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM / Springer Nature Stand / Hall 4.0 / D14

Thursday, 16th October 2025

The Hof live – AI and the battle for reality

Panel discussion with Melissa Fleming (UN Under-Secretary for Global Communications), Davar Ardalan (Founder & CEO, IVOW AI) and Harsh Jegadeesan (Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature). Moderated by Felix Zeltner (journalist, host of “The Hof”, and founder of the media company Remote Daily).

Thursday, October 16 / 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM / Centre Stage / Hall 4.1 / B68 / English Language

Trust in science and news: navigating in the age of AI

Conversation between Joyce Lorigan (Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Springer Nature) and Daniel Lingenhöhl (Editor-in-Chief, Spektrum der Wissenschaft)

Thursday, October 16 / 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM / Innovation Stage / Hall 4.0 / H106 / English Language

Future Publishing Lab: Future Publishing – Future Content

Workshop with MFG and Okke Schlueter (Professor at Stuttgart Media University). Springer Nature and three other publishers from Baden-Württemberg (Herder, Kosmos, Ravensburger) are presenting a current challenge that students, start-ups and professionals from the creative sector will work on in groups following by pitch their solutions to a jury. With Henning Schoenenberger (VP Content Innovation, Springer Nature) and Stephanie Preuss (Director Content Innovation, Springer Nature).

Thursday, October 16 / 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM / THE LÄND Stand / Hall 3.1 / G108 / German Language

Information Integrity: how to make readers care in times of disinformation

Panel discussion with Daniel Lingenhöhl (Editor-in-Chief, Spektrum der Wissenschaft), Sherif Ismail Bakr (General Manager, Al Arabi Publishing and Distributing) and Marina Weisband (psychologist and an expert in digital participation and education). Moderated by Melissa Fleming (Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, United Nations).

Thursday, October 16 / 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM / International Stage / Foyer Hall 5.1/6.1 / English Language

Friday, 17th October 2025

Fortschritt um jeden Preis? Mobilität zwischen Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit

Panel discussion with Helmut Holzapfel (Zentrum für Mobilitätskultur in Kassel), Ines Fröhlich (Hessisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr, Wohnen und ländlichen Raum) and Joachim Müller-Jung (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung/Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung). Moderated by Sarah Koch (Springer Nature).

Friday, October 17 / 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM / Frankfurt Studio / Hall 4.0 / Saal Europa / German Language

Saturday, 18th October 2025

Author events at the Springer Nature Stage

On Saturday, we are offering the public the opportunity to meet selected authors at the Springer Nature stand. From 10:00 AM onwards, experts from the fields of social science, AI, psychology, medicine and quantum technology will present their latest releases from the Springer non-fiction book programme. After each presentation, we will be giving away a limited number of copies, which the authors will sign upon request.

Saturday, October 18 / 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Springer Nature Stand / Hall 4.0 / D14 / German Language

Career opportunities at Springer Nature

Are you considering a career at a leading international scientific publisher? Two colleagues from our HR team will be available for individual consultations on Friday and Saturday:

Nadja Peters – for permanent positions in European countries
Simone Gross – for internships, trainee programs, or apprenticeships in Germany

We look forward to getting to know you personally, exploring career opportunities and share information about our company, its locations and its structure. Feel free to browse our job offerings in advance.

Friday, October 17 / 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM / Springer Nature Stand / Hall 4.0 / D14
Saturday, October 18 / 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM / Springer Nature Stand / Hall 4.0 / D14