As one of the most important events in the international publishing calendar, the Frankfurter Buchmesse is a key moment to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the future of books.

APACE events

In ocassion of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 (October 15-19), Fondazione LIA organizes two events on accessibility, in collaboration with the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels, the Frankfurter Buchmesse and in the framework of APACE project.

📌 Voices from the inside: what’s next for European accessible publishing?

October 15, 4.00 – 4.30 PM

Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4

The European Accessibility Act is no longer on the horizon — it’s here, and it’s transforming the publishing landscape across Europe. In this dynamic 30-minute fireside chat, representatives from the publishing industry will discuss how the industry is adapting now that the EAA is in force. The conversation will dive into the critical areas that still need to be addressed, how national implementations are unfolding, the differences emerging across countries. Join us for a fast-paced exchange on what’s next for accessible publishing in Europe.

Greetings by Alessandra Luchetti, Deputy Director of the European Education & Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) – Head of Department B Creativity, Citizens, EU values & Joint operations

Moderator: Porter Anderson, Editor in Chief Publishing Perspectives

With the participation of:

• Cristina Mussinelli, Secretary General of Fondazione LIA
• Kristina Kramer, Deputy Director for European and International Affairs Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels
• Clémentine Guinebert, in charge of the Digital Commission of the French Publishers Association

📌 Meet-up about Accessible publishing and Quality Insurance and Metadata

October 15, 4.30 -5.30 PM

Room Entente, Hall 4

Participants are invited to join a networking event with international colleagues and accessibility experts. This meet-up will provide opportunities to raise questions, challenges and solutions when it comes quality insurance and metadata and accessible publications. After the walk-in with drinks and a snack participants can choose between two thematic tables led by accessibility experts.

Other events on accessibility

📌 International Supply Chain Seminar

14 ottobre, 13:00-17:30 – Haus am Dom

EDItEUR’s independent 46th International Supply Chain Seminar for supply chain and metadata specialists. The seminar will focus on standards and best practices, real-world case studies, and strategies that use technology to extract the most value from the book, e-book and audiobooks supply chains.

Event organized by EDItEUR.  Fondazione LIA will partecipate at the panel discussion on accessibility with:

• Gregorio Pellegrino (Fondazione LIA)
• Bruna Benvegnu (Amazon),
• Arantza Larrauri (DeMarque)
• Nina Rubach (BookWire)
• Chaired by Chris Saynor (EDItEUR).

For the full agenda of the event: www.bisg.org/events/editeur-international-supply-chain-seminar

Meet us at the Buchmesse!

Fondazione LIA will also partecipate at fair as an exhibitor: come and visit us at our stand. If you want to know more about our services, book an appointment with LIA experts. We will be glad to meet you and help you to find the best solution to achieve your accessibility goals.

🗓️ October 15-17, 2025

📍 Hall 4.0 / G34

You can book a spot here: fondazionelia.youcanbook.me