About this expo
The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) is an annually held event that stands as a significant global platform for the publishing industry. Recognized as the second-largest book fair globally, it is also the most influential book exhibition platform in China and the most international book fair across Asia. BIBF's core mission is to facilitate communication and business interactions within China's publishing sector, while simultaneously promoting cultural exchange on a global scale. The event is dedicated to supporting copyright trade for foreign publications and digital multimedia, managing publications import and export, and advancing reading promotion efforts in China.
BIBF attracts a diverse range of participants, including publishers, authors, educators, distributors, literary innovators, agents, packagers, printers, TV/Film producers, illustrators, librarians, global libraries, research institutions, brand licensees, and lifestyle buyers, alongside general readers. The exhibition features core sectors such as books, digital media, and animation, with specialized zones like the Online Publishing Pavilion, IP Licensing Zone, BIBF Picture Book Fair, BIBF Art Book Fair, and the Rights Center. Past editions have demonstrated significant scale, with over 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and regions showcasing 220,000 titles in 2026, and nearly 300,000 attendees in 2025.
The upcoming edition of BIBF will take place from June 16 to June 20, 2027, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China. Organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC), the fair is AUMA listed and offers a comprehensive program of concurrent events, including the Beijing International Publishing Forum and the BIBF World Children's Book Forum.
Highlights
5 items- Second-largest book fair worldwide
- AUMA listed
- Venue: China National Convention Center, Beijing
- Over 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and regions (2026)
- Features the Beijing International Publishing Forum (2026, 2025)
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does BIBF take place?+
The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) will be held from June 16 to June 20, 2027, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China.
Who organizes BIBF?+
BIBF is organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) BIBF Management Office.
What industries and products are covered at BIBF?+
BIBF covers books, digital media, and animation. Core exhibit sectors include online publishing, IP licensing, picture books, art books, illustration, gourmet books, academic digital publishing, general publishing, digital publishing, children's books, periodicals, publishing on demand, rights center, and library acquisition.
How can I attend or exhibit at BIBF?+
BIBF targets professionals from the entire publishing community, including publishers, authors, distributors, and literary agents, and also welcomes ordinary readers. For the 2027 fair, visitors are required to complete real-name verification before entry.
What are the practical participation details for BIBF?+
For the 2027 fair, real-name verification is required for visitors before entry. In 2026, access to the Professional Publishing Zone (B1) required a Professional Visitor Badge, priced at 60 yuan for a single day or 160 yuan for a full-fair pass. Separate tickets were needed for the Picture Book Fair, Art Book Fair, and Illustration Exhibition in 2026.