5 Exhibitors to Visit at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

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Five stands worth scheduling before you reach the floor

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 runs from October 7 through October 11 at Messe Frankfurt, one of the largest exhibition complexes in the world. With hundreds of thousands of square meters of hall space, multiple forum stages, and thousands of exhibiting companies across publishing, media, technology, and adjacent industries, even experienced attendees rarely cover more than a fraction of the floor in a single visit. Arriving without a pre-built route means spending the first morning retracing steps between halls.

The five companies in this guide, Wolters Kluwer Enablon, Canon, Emerald, NEXT Audiogroup, and DIA, represent a practical first-day cluster for buyers whose responsibilities touch print production decisions, enterprise software consolidation, audio-visual infrastructure, digital transformation, or trade event strategy. None of these stands requires the same background knowledge, but together they address adjacent operational questions that often land on the same desk inside publishing houses, media groups, and the enterprises that serve them.

Why these exhibitors

A practical cluster across five distinct buyer jobs

These five companies are grouped here because they address buyer decisions that frequently coexist within the same organization attending Frankfurt. Canon serves production teams evaluating digital sheetfed inkjet for book and short-run work. Wolters Kluwer Enablon is relevant to EHS, process safety, and ESG disclosure leads at multi-site enterprises. Emerald speaks to rights executives and publishing professionals looking at trade event channels beyond the Frankfurt calendar. NEXT Audiogroup is a sourcing contact for AV integrators and distribution partners needing Portuguese-manufactured pro audio with DSP amplification. DIA addresses CXOs and IT leads at firms in the DACH region assessing Salesforce CRM consolidation or AI-driven service automation through Agentforce. The grouping is not an endorsement of any company over others exhibiting at the show. It reflects the overlap in organizational roles likely to find more than one of these stands useful on the same day.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Download the Messe Frankfurt hall map Before arriving, pull the official exhibitor directory from buchmesse.de and locate each of the five companies by their registered hall and stand number. Booth assignments are confirmed closer to the show open, so check the directory the week before October 7.
Match each stand to your role Each exhibitor card in this guide includes a specific buyer profile. Read the 'why stop here' note for each company and flag only the stands relevant to your current evaluation cycle. Skipping stands that do not match your role keeps your schedule realistic.
Walk the suggested route in order The route below sequences the five stands to reduce backtracking across halls. Follow it as a starting framework and adjust for any confirmed booth locations that differ from the expected clustering.
Reserve time for follow-up before leaving the hall At each stand, collect a direct contact name and confirm whether the company holds a scheduled briefing slot or product demonstration on a specific day during the October 7–11 window. Some exhibitors reserve detailed demos for trade days earlier in the week.

Floor-planning tip Block a focused two-hour window on the morning of October 8, the second trade day, to walk all five stands before the midday forum sessions draw crowds away from the exhibition halls.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Walk the five stands in sequence to limit hall crossings

The recommended order places Canon and Emerald, both relevant to publishing production and market channels, early in the walk, followed by Wolters Kluwer Enablon, NEXT Audiogroup, and DIA, so that technology and infrastructure stands cluster toward the second half of the route and reduce the number of times a visitor crosses between hall zones.

1Wolters Kluwer EnablonPrioritize this stand if you are an EHS, process safety, or sustainability leader at an asset-intensive enterprise seeking a single platform to consolidate permit-to-work, ESG disclosure, and operational risk management across multiple sites and countries.
2CanonPrioritize this stand if you are a book or magazine producer evaluating the move from offset to digital sheetfed inkjet for short-run or on-demand titles.
3EmeraldPrioritize this stand if you are a publishing professional or rights executive exploring trade event partnerships or new audience channels beyond Frankfurt.
4NEXT AudiogroupPrioritize this stand if you are an AV integrator or distribution partner sourcing a Portuguese-manufactured pro audio line with immediate-availability stock and multi-zone DSP amplification for hotel, retail, or corporate projects.
5DIAPrioritize this contact if you are a CXO or IT transformation lead at an industrial, healthcare, or media firm evaluating Salesforce CRM consolidation or AI-driven service automation in the DACH region.

Wolters Kluwer Enablon

Integrated risk-management platform for EHS, ESG, and Operational Excellence software.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an EHS, process safety, or sustainability leader at an asset-intensive enterprise seeking a single platform to consolidate permit-to-work, ESG disclosure, and operational risk management across multiple sites and countries.Read more

About

Wolters Kluwer Enablon, headquartered in Bois-Colombes, France with a North American base in Chicago, is a software business within Wolters Kluwer (Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands). Founded in 2000 and acquired by Wolters Kluwer in 2016, Enablon serves more than 1,000 global companies across 150 countries with a platform spanning environment, health and safety (EHS), ESG reporting, control of work, and process safety management.

Enablon holds a Leader position in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for both EHS Software (2025) and Process Safety Management Software (2026), earning the highest Control of Work score among all leaders in the PSM evaluation. The platform is used by the majority of top oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and aerospace and defence companies, and Enablon ESG Excellence received the 2024/25 Cloud Award for Best SaaS in the Enterprise category.

As the ESG reporting landscape evolves, CSOs and CFOs need transformative technologies to empower them to collect and connect operational and ESG data across fragmented enterprise applications, from source to disclosure. — Karen Abramson, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG

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Wolters Kluwer Enablon's product scope covers enterprise EHS, ESG disclosure, permit-to-work, and barrier-based risk modelling. Research confirmed no Enablon booth listing or product demonstration at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026. Buyers evaluating EHS or ESG software platforms should note that this event is oriented toward publishing and media, and should seek Enablon at dedicated EHS, sustainability, or risk management trade events where the full platform is typically demonstrated.

Enablon Vision: integrated EHS platform covering incident management, audit, and compliance from plant floor to corporate levelEnablon ESG Excellence: SaaS collection, reporting, and audit-ready disclosure aligned to CSRD and other frameworksEnablon Control of Work: permit-to-work, risk assessment, and isolation management for high-hazard operationsBowTieXP Bowtie Suite: barrier-based process safety modelling and operational risk analysisAI-driven EHS Companion built into the platform for workflow automation and user adoptionEHS SoftwareESG ReportingProcess SafetyControl of Work

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an EHS, process safety, or sustainability leader at an asset-intensive enterprise seeking a single platform to consolidate permit-to-work, ESG disclosure, and operational risk management across multiple sites and countries.

What to ask at the booth

How does Enablon handle CSRD and other ESG disclosure frameworks end-to-end, from operational data collection to audit-ready reporting?
What is the implementation timeline and typical onboarding approach for a multi-site, multi-country EHS rollout?
How does the AI-driven EHS Companion work, and which workflows does it automate out of the box?
Can Control of Work and the Bowtie Suite integrate with existing ERP and asset management systems?
What differentiates Enablon's process safety capabilities from other Verdantix Leader vendors for high-hazard operations?

Canon

Digital production print and inkjet/toner presses for commercial, book, and magazine publishers and print service providers.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a book or magazine producer evaluating the move from offset to digital sheetfed inkjet for short-run or on-demand titles.Read more

About

Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and founded in 1937, employs more than 165,000 people across its consolidated subsidiaries worldwide. Its production printing division covers the full spectrum of digital sheetfed output, from the imagePRESS V-series toner presses suited to short-run book and personalized print jobs, through to the varioPRINT iX3200, a sheetfed inkjet press capable of up to 4.5 million A4 images per month.

Canon claims ten years of market leadership in sheetfed inkjet printing as of 2025, with research and development spanning facilities in Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands. The portfolio spans monthly volumes from 15,000 A4 images to 4.5 million B2 images, covering print service providers migrating short runs from offset as well as high-volume book and magazine producers. Canon also hosts the annual Future Book Forum, running since 2013, as a publishing ecosystem platform connecting printers, publishers, and supply-chain stakeholders.

With the introduction of the varioPRESS iV7 and varioPRINT iX1700, we can now offer customers the broadest range of digital sheetfed presses in the industry. This combined with our established dominance in web-fed production reinforces our position as a leader within the digital production print market.

At Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

No verified booth listing or Canon press announcement for Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 was located at time of publication. Canon's production printing portfolio, including the varioPRESS iV7 B2 sheetfed inkjet press and the varioPRINT iX-series, is directly relevant to book and magazine producers attending this show. Visitors with volume or format questions are advised to contact Canon directly before the event to confirm participation and any planned demonstrations.

varioPRESS iV7: B2 sheetfed inkjet press printing up to 8,700 B2 sheets per hour in 4/0 mode, targeting short-run book and magazine productionvarioPRINT iX1700: B3 sheetfed inkjet press using Canon Qualinx technology, suited to monthly volumes from 300,000 to 2 million A4 imagesvarioPRINT iX3200/2100: mid-to-high production sheetfed inkjet presses covering up to 4.5 million A4 images per monthimagePRESS V-series toner presses for short-run books, personalized print, and commercial jobsFuture Book Forum publishing ecosystem platform, running annually since 2013Sheetfed inkjetBook productionShort-run digitalToner press

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a book or magazine producer evaluating the move from offset to digital sheetfed inkjet for short-run or on-demand titles.

What to ask at the booth

Which press, varioPRESS iV7 or iX3200, best fits our monthly book volume and format mix?
What is the total cost of ownership and breakeven point versus offset for our short-run titles?
How does Canon support automated workflows, distributed print, and on-demand publishing models?
What media range, coated and uncoated, and gsm does each press support for book covers versus text blocks?
Can we arrange a live demonstration at the Venlo or Poing Customer Experience Centre?

Emerald

Trade show and event organizer operating across publishing and media markets

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a publishing professional or rights executive exploring trade event partnerships or new audience channels beyond Frankfurt.Read more

About

Emerald is an events business that produces trade shows, conferences, and buyer-seller marketplaces across a range of industries. Its portfolio spans print, publishing, gift, home, and apparel sectors, among others, connecting professional buyers with exhibiting brands through in-person and digital event formats.

No additional verified details about Emerald's specific product scope, differentiators, or market position at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 were available in the research brief provided. Buyers are encouraged to visit the stand directly or consult the official Frankfurt Book Fair exhibitor directory for confirmed programming details.

At Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Specific programming, launches, or demos from Emerald at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 were not confirmed in available research. Given Emerald's background in operating professional trade events, visitors with an interest in rights licensing, publishing partnerships, or event-driven audience development may find a conversation at this stand relevant to their work.

Emerald's trade event portfolio across publishing and adjacent sectorsBuyer-seller marketplace formats and how they are structuredDigital and in-person hybrid event capabilitiesEvent organizerPublishing markets

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a publishing professional or rights executive exploring trade event partnerships or new audience channels beyond Frankfurt.

What to ask at the booth

Which specific Emerald events are most relevant to the book and publishing sector?
How does Emerald structure exhibitor and buyer matchmaking at its shows?
Are there co-location or partnership opportunities between Emerald events and Frankfurt Book Fair?

NEXT Audiogroup

Portuguese manufacturer of professional audio equipment across two brands: NEXT-proaudio (designed and engineered in Portugal) and NEXT Audiocom (installation, home audio, and portable sound).

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an AV integrator or distribution partner sourcing a Portuguese-manufactured pro audio line with immediate-availability stock and multi-zone DSP amplification for hotel, retail, or corporate projects.Read more

About

NEXT Audiogroup, operating legally as CVA Eletronica Lda and headquartered in Baguim do Monte, Portugal, has manufactured professional audio equipment since 1986. The group operates two dedicated brands: NEXT-proaudio, covering sound reinforcement loudspeakers and line arrays designed, engineered, and produced in Portugal, and NEXT Audiocom, addressing installation, home audio, and portable sound with an interactive e-commerce platform.

The company exports to more than 45 countries and counts over 5,000 customers worldwide. Its Logistics Center holds more than 1,000 products available for immediate dispatch, supported by 365-day sales and after-sales service. All design, engineering, and production is carried out in Portugal using European components, a supply-chain position that distinguishes it from manufacturers relying on offshore fabrication.

At Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

NEXT Audiogroup's confirmed trade-show presence is at professional AV and systems-integration events such as ISE. No verified exhibition listing for NEXT Audiogroup has been found in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 official exhibitor directory. Buyers planning their hall walk should confirm participation directly with the company before routing to this stand, as the Frankfurt Book Fair's audio programming focuses on audiobooks, podcasts, and audio publishing rather than professional audio hardware.

NEXT Audiocom AD3000: 4x750 W Class D amplifier with full-matrix DSP, browser-based control, and support for low-impedance and 70V/100V distributed systemsNEXT-proaudio line arrays and subwoofers engineered and manufactured in PortugalIP65-rated outdoor speakers for commercial and residential installationX80 four-channel Class D amplifier for professional applicationsLogistics Center with 1,000+ SKUs available for immediate international dispatchPro audioInstallation audioDSP amplificationIP65 outdoor

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an AV integrator or distribution partner sourcing a Portuguese-manufactured pro audio line with immediate-availability stock and multi-zone DSP amplification for hotel, retail, or corporate projects.

What to ask at the booth

What is the lead time and availability for stock items shipped from your Logistics Center to our region?
Which NEXT-proaudio line array and subwoofer models do you recommend for a mid-size touring rig?
How does the AD3000's built-in DSP and browser-based control reduce the need for external processing in a multi-zone project?
What distributor or after-sales support do you provide in our country?
Can you share reference installations for the IP65 outdoor and NEXT Audiocom ceiling speaker ranges?

DIA

Salesforce consultancy and digital-transformation partner for CRM, customer experience, and AI (Agentforce) in the DACH region.

Read company profilePrioritize this contact if you are a CXO or IT transformation lead at an industrial, healthcare, or media firm evaluating Salesforce CRM consolidation or AI-driven service automation in the DACH region.Read more

About

DIA Digital Consulting GmbH, trading as die.interaktiven, is a Salesforce consultancy headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, Munich, and Villingen-Schwenningen. Founded in 2001 and operating for 25 years in the Salesforce ecosystem, the firm employs more than 100 specialists and delivers CRM platform implementation, enterprise integration services, AI and automation via Agentforce, and data and analytics capabilities to clients across industrial, healthcare, automotive, tourism, telecom, and media sectors.

DIA holds recognition as Salesforce Partner of the Year and Agentforce Partner of the Year, and was named a Leader in the 2026 ISG Provider Lens Salesforce Ecosystem Partners quadrants covering both midscale providers and Innovation on Salesforce/Agentforce. The firm reports a customer satisfaction score of 4.93 out of 5 and counts Bosch, Hella, Bayer, B. Braun, TUI, Telefónica, Canyon, and LG Electronics among its reference clients.

At DIA we believe in partnerships built on trust, shared goals, and real accountability. That's how sustainable customer experiences are created.

At Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

No confirmed exhibitor listing for DIA at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 was found in the official Messe Frankfurt directory. The company's core offer, Salesforce CRM consulting, Agentforce AI implementation, ERP integration, and data analytics, sits outside the publishing and rights-trading focus of this show. Visitors researching digital transformation or CRM strategy for media and publishing operations may find DIA's work in telecom and media verticals a relevant reference point, but direct representation at this event has not been verified.

Agentforce AI agent design, implementation, and governance for service and sales automationSalesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud implementationsERP-to-Salesforce integration, including SAP and enterprise data platform connectivityReference projects with Hella, B. Braun, and TUI covering measurable CRM outcomesISG Leader recognition in both Salesforce Ecosystem Partners (Midscale) and Agentforce quadrantsSalesforceAgentforce / AICRMERP Integration

Why visit

Prioritize this contact if you are a CXO or IT transformation lead at an industrial, healthcare, or media firm evaluating Salesforce CRM consolidation or AI-driven service automation in the DACH region.

What to ask at the booth

Which Salesforce clouds do you most commonly implement, and what is a typical project timeline?
How does DIA approach Agentforce AI agent governance and what responsible-AI guardrails do you apply in production?
Can you walk through a reference from the industrial or medtech space, such as B. Braun or Hella, and the measurable outcomes achieved?
What does your managed-services and support model look like after go-live, and what SLAs do you offer?
How do you handle integration between Salesforce and existing ERP or data platforms such as SAP or Databricks?

Before you leave the hall

Turn stand visits into actionable next steps

After visiting each stand, note the specific product line or service area discussed and the name of the representative you spoke with. Frankfurt runs five days, and follow-up requests sent from the show floor on October 7 or 8 are more likely to receive a same-week response than those sent after the fair closes on October 11.

For a broader view of the exhibitor landscape at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, including hall maps, forum schedules, and the full registered exhibitor list, visit the TradeShowIntel event page and the official fair site at buchmesse.de.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning this Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 route

When and where does Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 take place?

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 runs from October 7 through October 11, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. The venue is one of the largest trade fair grounds in the world, with multiple interconnected halls and outdoor pavilions.

Who is this guide written for?

This guide is written for buyers, procurement leads, and senior decision-makers attending Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 who want a pre-planned route rather than an unstructured walk. The five exhibitors covered are relevant to professionals in publishing production, enterprise EHS and ESG software, AV integration, CRM and digital transformation, and trade event strategy.

Which halls should I prioritize if I only have one day on the floor?

Hall priorities depend on your role. Publishing and print production buyers typically focus on the dedicated book and media technology sections of Messe Frankfurt. Technology and software vendors, including those in this guide, are often located in adjacent or specialty halls. Confirm each company's registered hall through the official Frankfurt Book Fair exhibitor directory at buchmesse.de before arriving, as assignments are finalized closer to the October 7 open.

How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide before the show?

Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes company-level contact information. Reaching out before October 7 to request a scheduled meeting slot is advisable, particularly for Canon, Wolters Kluwer Enablon, and DIA, which often book demonstration sessions in advance for the trade days earlier in the week.

Are these the only exhibitors at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 worth visiting?

No. Frankfurt Book Fair hosts thousands of exhibitors across publishing, media, technology, and related sectors. This guide covers five companies that paid for placement in this Shared Spotlight. The full exhibitor list is available through the official fair directory, and TradeShowIntel publishes additional coverage of the event at tradeshowintel.com/events/frankfurt-book-fair-2026.