Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) is a vibrant and multi-functional book fair that promotes reading, publishing, and international exchange, taking place from February 16 to 21, 2027, at the Taipei World Trade Center.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Taipei International Book Exhibition runs from February 16 to 21, 2027, at the Taipei World Trade Center.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a key platform for the publishing industry in Taiwan, attracting numerous exhibitors and visitors from various sectors.
- 3Organiser: The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Taipei Book Fair Foundation, with more details available at tibe.org.tw.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include publishers, authors, educators, and book enthusiasts, all influential in the literary market.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is required for attendance; please check the official website for details on admission and events.
Why visit
Visitors to TiBE can expect to explore a diverse range of books, engage with authors, and participate in discussions on the latest trends in publishing. Dates and Venue: The Taipei International Book Exhibition runs from February 16 to 21, 2027, at the Taipei World Trade Center. Scale and Focus: This event is a key platform for the publishing industry in Taiwan, attracting numerous exhibitors and visitors from various sectors. Buyer Authority: Attendees include publishers,.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors at TiBE gain visibility among key industry players, access to a broad audience of book lovers, and opportunities to showcase their latest works. Scale and Focus: This event is a key platform for the publishing industry in Taiwan, attracting numerous exhibitors and visitors from various sectors. Buyer Authority: Attendees include publishers, authors, educators, and book enthusiasts, all influential in the literary market. The Taipei International Book Exhibition.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Publishers looking to expand their market reach
Authors seeking to connect with readers and industry professionals
Educators interested in the latest educational materials
Book retailers looking for new titles and trends
Cultural organizations promoting literature and reading
Media representatives covering literary events and trends
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Book publishers showcasing new releases
Independent authors promoting their works
Educational institutions presenting academic publications
Literary agents seeking new talent
Cultural organizations advocating for reading initiatives
Technology companies offering digital publishing solutions
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Fiction and non-fiction books across various genres
Children's literature and educational materials
Graphic novels and comics
Digital publishing tools and resources
Literary magazines and journals
Merchandise related to books and reading
Location & Facilities
Venue
Taipei World Trade Center
No. 5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City
Facilities
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Taipei World Trade Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
February 16 to 21, 2027:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
February 19 to 20, 2027:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Please check the official registration page for details on admission and ticket prices.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Taipei, Taiwan
Why it matters
Attending Taipei International Book Exhibition - TiBE on 2027-02-16 to 2027-02-21 in Taipei lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · TWD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Taiwan Taoyuan International
Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) is the main commercial gateway serving Taipei; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Taipei World Trade Center.
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Budget
Taipei Main Station / ZhongzhengUSD 35–60 / night
Basic 2–3-star rooms with easy Red Line access to Taipei 101/World Trade Center; breakfast often included. Rates jump during TiBE and Chinese New Year period — confirm before travel.
Mid-range
Xinyi / Taipei 101USD 75–120 / night
Walking distance or one MRT stop from Taipei World Trade Center; typical of the 3-star business hotels sampled. Show-week minimum-stay policies are common — confirm before travel.
Premium
Xinyi / Taipei 101USD 150–260 / night
4–5-star international and luxury hotels in the Xinyi district, closest to the venue. Book early for February show dates and confirm cancellation terms before travel.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport MRT
Estimated costNT$150–200 express single; NT$120–160 commuter single
Best forTaiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) to Taipei Main Station (Taoyuan Airport Line), then Red Line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center
Express services reach Taipei Main Station in about 35–40 minutes; commuter services around 50 minutes. Transfer to the Tamsui-Xinyi (Red) Line for about 20 minutes more to the venue. Suitcase space is better outside commuter peaks — confirm before travel.
metro
Estimated costNT$20–35 single journey
Best forTaipei Main Station to Taipei 101/World Trade Center station (Tamsui-Xinyi Line)
Direct Red Line service in roughly 20 minutes, trains every few minutes from early morning until around midnight. Use an EasyCard or contactless bank card — confirm before travel.
taxi
Estimated costNT$1,200–1,600 metered fare
Best forTaiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) to Taipei World Trade Center
Metered taxis queue outside both terminal arrivals halls; the run to Xinyi takes about 50–70 minutes in normal traffic, longer at evening peak. Show the venue name in Chinese characters and check card acceptance — confirm before travel.
intercity coach
Estimated costNT$120–150 single to Taipei Main Station
Best forTaiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) to Taipei World Trade Center
Coaches leave from the terminal bus bays and reach Taipei Main Station in about 55–70 minutes depending on traffic. Useful fallback when the Airport MRT has stopped running or you prefer one seat with luggage — confirm before travel.
city bus
Estimated costNT$15–30 per ride
Best forCentral Taipei to Taipei World Trade Center and Xinyi district
Several routes serve Xinyi and stop near the World Trade Center complex. Slower than the MRT at peak hours but convenient for short hops between hotels, restaurants and the halls — confirm before travel.
bike share
Estimated costApprox. NT$5–20 per 30 minutes with a registered EasyCard
Best forXinyi district and MRT station surroundings
YouBike stations sit close to Taipei 101 and the World Trade Center complex; realistic in dry weather for transfers under two kilometres. Register with an EasyCard or mobile number and use marked cycle lanes — confirm current tariff before travel.
Weather
February in Taipei is late winter in the northeast monsoon season: cool, humid and frequently overcast, with daytime temperatures typically around 14-20 C and overnight lows near 13-15 C. Rain usually arrives as light, persistent drizzle rather than heavy storms, and occasional cold fronts can push lows close to 10 C. Exhibition halls are air-conditioned, so plan for a warm indoor-cold outdoor contrast. Treat these as climatological bands and check a live forecast in the week before travelling.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Tourist SIM counters (Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone) and eSIM options are available in the arrivals halls at Taiwan Taoyuan International, and Taipei Main Station has telecom shops for top-ups. Free public Wi-Fi is common in MRT stations, convenience stores and much of the Xinyi district, and hotels in the sampled listings advertise free Wi-Fi in rooms. Taiwan runs on 110V at 60Hz with Type A and B plugs, so travellers from Europe, the UK or Australia need a voltage-compatible adapter for laptops and chargers. Mobile coverage across central Taipei is dense, including the exhibition complex.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language in business settings
Mandarin Chinese is the everyday language, while English is widely used in international rights meetings and at foreign pavilions. Name cards in English and traditional Chinese are appreciated; business cards are usually offered and received with both hands and a brief pause to read them.
Punctuality and meetings
Appointments on the show floor start on time and often end exactly at the booked slot because schedules are tightly stacked. Arrive a few minutes early, keep to the agreed duration, and confirm any follow-up by email rather than relying on a verbal note.
Tipping and payment
Tipping is not customary in Taipei; restaurants often add a service charge and taxis are simply paid to the meter. Cards and contactless payment are widely accepted in hotels, department stores and larger restaurants, while cash remains useful for night markets and small vendors.
Dress and show-floor comfort
Business casual is standard for professional days, with suits reserved for formal openings and signings. The halls cover a large footprint and involve long periods on your feet, so comfortable shoes matter more than formal tailoring.
Food and hosting
Business discussions frequently move to a meal, and hot tea is the default drink offered to visitors. Taipei's Xinyi district has everything from department-store restaurants to night-market stalls within walking distance of the halls; if you have dietary restrictions, mention them when a host proposes a restaurant.
Crowds and public-day etiquette
Public days bring large, orderly reader queues for signings and popular stands. Join the marked lines, keep walkways clear with bags and trolleys, and avoid blocking booth entrances for photographs during peak hours.
Holidays and opening hours
The show period can fall close to the Lunar New Year holiday in some years, when some independent shops and restaurants close for several days while department stores and the MRT continue to operate. Check local holiday dates and individual venue opening hours before planning side visits.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: TPE
Sample round-trip economy fares for the 16-20 February 2027 window from the captured flight search: Tokyo NRT from about NT$12,078 (3 hr 25 min), Singapore SIN from NT$13,935 nonstop (4 hr 40 min, with alternate dates from NT$7,373), Sydney SYD from NT$32,313 on China Airlines nonstop (9 hr 10 min), London LHR from about NT$36,102 on China Airlines nonstop (13 hr 10 min), and New York JFK from NT$37,662 on EVA Air nonstop (17 hr 15 min). All figures include required taxes and fees for one adult, with optional charges and baggage fees on top. Several routes showed notably cheaper fares for slightly different travel dates, so run the any-date or adjacent-date comparison before you commit, and note that February is a busy regional travel month, which rewards booking early rather than waiting for last-minute discounts. Decide your arrival city first (TPE for long-haul, TSA possibly for intra-Asia routes) and then compare carriers on the same dates so durations and stop-overs are like for like.
Hotels
Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2027-02-16
Check-out (recommended)
2027-02-17
Areas to stay
Taipei Main Station / Zhongzheng · Xinyi / Taipei 101
budget
TWD 35-60/night
mid range
TWD 75-120/night
premium
TWD 150-260/night
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE): Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) is the main commercial gateway serving Taipei; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Taipei World Trade Center.. Allow road or rail time to Taipei World Trade Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Taipei World Trade Center: Taipei Main Station / Zhongzheng: Taipei Main Station / Zhongzheng; Xinyi / Taipei 101: Xinyi / Taipei 101; Xinyi / Taipei 101: Xinyi / Taipei 101.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing works well in Taipei: Uber operates through local partner fleets, and local apps including LINE Taxi, Taiwan Taxi (the 55688 app) and yoxi are widely used for metered trips. Fares are usually comparable to street taxis, and app payment avoids the cash question entirely. Pick-up points at Taipei World Trade Center can be congested during show open and close, so walk one block toward the Xinyi shopping district or use the designated taxi ranks instead of hailing at the main entrance. At Taoyuan Airport, ride-hailing pick-ups are arranged in specific zones, so follow terminal signage rather than arranging a kerbside meet. Confirm app availability, coverage and payment options in your own account before you travel.
Public transit: The Taipei MRT is the backbone for reaching the fair: take the Tamsui-Xinyi (Red) Line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center station, which sits directly at the venue complex. From Taipei Main Station the ride is about 20 minutes, and from the Ximending area it is roughly 25 minutes with a single change or a direct connection depending on the hotel. Singles cost approximately NT$20-30 by distance and an EasyCard or contactless bank card is the fastest way through the gates. Airport journeys use the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, about 35-40 minutes on express services. City buses cover the Xinyi district as well, and trains generally run from early morning until around midnight. Confirm live fares and service hours locally, especially for late evening returns.
Parking: Taipei World Trade Center has underground car parking beneath the exhibition complex, and further paid parking is available in the surrounding Xinyi department-store and office towers. Spaces fill early on show days and the surrounding streets are heavily enforced against illegal parking, so arriving by MRT is usually quicker than driving for a full day at the fair. If you do drive, plan to arrive before the halls open, keep change or a contactless card ready for the barrier, and confirm current hourly tariffs and any event-day flat rate with the venue when you enter. Exhibitors with stand material should arrange deliveries through the organiser's vehicle access and build-up procedures rather than general visitor parking.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: Approx. 14-20 C by day and 13-15 C at night, with cold fronts occasionally pushing overnight lows close to 10 C. Indoor halls are air-conditioned, so a mid-layer matters as much as an outer coat. Confirm the live forecast before travel.
Seasonality: February sits in Taipei's cool, damp northeast monsoon season: expect plenty of overcast days and frequent light rain rather than short heavy storms, with rain possible on many days of a typical February. Humidity makes the air feel colder than the temperature suggests, and the pattern can persist for several days at a time. Check the forecast in the week before departure and keep an umbrella in your bag.
Packing: Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: a light waterproof shell, a warm mid-layer, a compact umbrella and comfortable low-heeled shoes for long days on hall floors. Business casual with a smart jacket works for rights meetings, and a foldable tote is useful for catalogues, rights guides and galleys collected on the floor. Bring a Type A or B plug adapter for Taiwan's 110V supply, a power bank for long show days, business cards and a refillable water bottle. A small supply of tissues is handy at older public toilets, and a light scarf or pashmina bridges the gap between cold mornings and air-conditioned halls.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Taipei International Book Exhibition - TiBE usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Networking spots
2Taipei International Book Exhibition - TiBE registration concourse
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Taipei International Book Exhibition - TiBE fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Min. budget
Not yet confirmed
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Rights (subsidiary rights)
- The licensing of a book's translation, serialisation, audio, film or merchandise rights to other publishers, producers or platforms. Rights negotiation is the core commercial activity on the professional side of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, where Taiwanese and international houses pitch titles to each other.
- Rights Centre / rights table
- A dedicated meeting area at the fair where publishers and agents book short slots to pitch titles. Buyers usually pre-book a table and run a back-to-back schedule of 30-minute rights appointments across the show days.
- Rights guide (rights catalogue)
- A seasonal catalogue of the titles a publisher or agent has available, with synopsis, author biography, format details and rights contacts. Foreign editors collect rights guides from Taiwanese and overseas houses and take them back for acquisitions meetings.
- Co-edition
- An arrangement in which two or more publishers in different languages share origination costs and print the same illustrated book for their own markets, usually with localised text inside a shared print run. Illustrated non-fiction, children's titles and art books are the classic co-edition genres.
- Translation subsidy / translation grant
- A public or institutional grant that funds sample translation, translation fees or rights acquisition for a work, lowering the risk for a foreign publisher buying a title from the host market. Grant officers are a common stop on the itinerary of visiting rights buyers.
- Books from Taiwan
- A rights-promotion platform that presents selected Taiwanese titles to international publishers with sample translations and rights contacts. It is a useful starting point for foreign editors scanning the local offer at the fair.
- Imprint
- A publishing brand or label inside a larger publishing group, each with its own list identity, editorial focus and rights catalogue. Rights sheets normally name both the imprint and the parent group.
- Frontlist and backlist
- Frontlist is the current season's new titles, the focus of launch events and rights pitches; backlist is the older catalogue that keeps selling and often drives long-term co-edition, reprint and translation deals.
- Advance against royalties
- A payment made to an author or rights holder on signing, recoverable against future royalty earnings. Advance level, royalty rate and territory are the usual negotiation levers in a rights meeting.
- Territory and language rights
- The geographic and linguistic scope licensed in a contract: world rights, English-language only, simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese, or a single national market. The simplified versus traditional Chinese split is a recurring topic for publishers working across Taiwan, mainland China and Southeast Asia.
- ISBN
- International Standard Book Number, the 13-digit identifier assigned to a specific book edition and format. It appears on rights sheets, order forms and catalogue data, and differs for print, e-book and audiobook editions.
- ARC / galley
- Advance reader copy or galley, an unfinished or pre-publication print run circulated to buyers, media and rights partners before the official release date. Galleys are often what visiting editors physically carry home.
- Print run and reprint
- The number of copies produced in one printing. A first print run signals confidence in a title, and reprint announcements are frequently used at fairs to show commercial momentum behind a book.
- Print on demand (POD)
- Short-run or single-copy printing from a digital file, used to keep backlist, academic and small-market titles available without warehouse stock. Relevant to distributors and booksellers working with small-language lists.
- Digital and audio rights
- Licences covering e-book, audiobook, subscription platform and app editions, often negotiated separately from print translation rights. Audio is the fastest-moving of these categories in most rights conversations.
- Literary agent and scout
- Agents represent authors or rights holders and negotiate deals; scouts work for foreign publishers and spot titles early. Both are heavy users of professional days and of the Rights Centre.
- Guest of Honour / theme programme
- A recurring fair format in which a country, city or publishing region is featured with a dedicated pavilion, author line-up and translation support. Check the organiser's programme for the theme attached to the current edition.
- Trade day and public day
- Professional days are restricted to publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians and rights buyers; public days open the halls to general readers for signings, launches and retail sales. Your badge type determines which days and halls you can enter.
- Collective / national stand
- A shared pavilion funded by a national or regional publishing association so that smaller houses can exhibit together and meet international buyers under one banner. Collective stands are usually listed in the fair's exhibitor directory by country.
- Book fair rights follow-up window
- The days immediately after the fair when offers, sample translations and contract drafts are exchanged. Deals discussed on the floor typically move fastest if followed up within one to two weeks of the closing day.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- TiBE 2027
- TiBE Taipei 2027
- Taipei Book Fair 2027
- Taipei International Book Fair
- TiBE Taipei
- book fair Taipei Taiwan
- children's literature fair Taipei
- graphic novels and comics expo Taipei
- digital publishing tools expo Taiwan
- literary magazines and journals fair
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