General information
1. Exhibitors - General information Time: August 21- August 25, 2019
Venue: East Hall 1, East Hall 2, East Hall 3, East Hall 4, West Hall 1, West Hall 2, West Hall 3, West Hall 4
China International Exhibition Center (New Venue) (NCIEC)
Address: No. 88, Yuxiang Street, Tian Zhu Zone, Shunyi District Beijing, China
Exhibition area: 100,000㎡
2. Calendar 9:00-17:00 2019.8.19-8.20 On Site Check-in & Exhibition Set-up
9:00-17:30 2019.8.21-8.23 Professional Days
9:00-17:30 2019.8.24 Public Day
9:00-17:00 2019.8.25 Public Day, Closing Day & Booth Tear-down
3. Exhibition Scope The content to be exhibited shall abide by the laws of the PRC and government decrees, and respect the sovereignty and territory integrity of the PRC. Exhibitors shall not exhibit, distribute, broadcast or project materials not related to cultural exchange, book trade and publicizing their own image. The exhibitions may include:
(1) Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and relevant publications since 2018
(2) Multi-media Publications, Cartoon & Animation, Software, Digital Solution and relevant equipment
(3) Printing Solutions and related products
(4) Stationery and Gifts
4. Main Services (1) The fair will provide exhibitors with exhibiting area and matched facilities.
(2) The 2019BIBF Directory with exhibitors’ information and Booklet of Seminars & Events specially published during the fair.
(3) The organization committee will publicize the fair and exhibitors, and organize press reports on the fair.
(4) The fair will provide exhibitors with venues and facilities to give technical seminars.
(5) The fair will provide exhibitors with advertising banners on the BIBF website (
www.bibf.net) as well as opportunities for advertisement in the Directory, Booklet of Seminars & Events and at the fairground (Please refer to Part F).
(6) The fair will establish a Rights Center with rights tables and Private Offices.
5. The Exhibition Area Plan of 2019BIBF The exhibition area plan for 2017BIBF includes East Hall 1, East Hall 2, East Hall 3, East Hall 4, West Hall 1,West Hall 2,West Hall3and West Hall 4
East Hall 1 (E1):Overseas Publishers, Rights Center
East Hall 2 (E2):Beijing International Children’s Book Fair
East Hall 3 (E3):Beijing International Book Festival
East Hall 4 (E4): Picture Book Exhibition & Sales Zone, Reading to Living Hall
West Hall 1 (W1):Chinese Publishers
West Hall 2 (W2): Country of Honor, Digital Publishing, Featured Exhibition
West Hall 3 (W3):Made In Creative
West Hall 4 (W4):Library Acquisition Zone
6. Highlights of 2019BIBF Reading to Living
2016 BIBF set up a new area, “Reading to Living” Hall with the concept of “Read it and Live it”. The exhibition gives visitors an interactive experience with lifestyle books and its related products. Highlights includes: Chef ’s Kitchen with live demonstration, Wine Theatre with wine book promotion, and Gourmet Salon with gastronomy seminars.
BIBF Picture Book Exhibition
The special area focuses on Children’s picture books, displaying over 10,000 titles in 14 languages. The special exhibition draws thousands of parents, children, and children’s book publishers every year.
BIBF Ananas International Illustration Exhibition
The exhibition aims to showcase works of illustrators, both Chinese and foreign, to connect them with the publishers and satisfy the increase demand for quality illustrations for the publishing industry.
BIBF IP Licensing Zone
IP licensing zone features exhibitors from China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Belgium, USA, etc. The new addition helps publishers connecting with the licensors and licensees.
7. Main Events (1) First Step Training Course
Participants will learn about the publishing industry, meet with Chinese rights managers,visit publishers and bookstores.Informative program will help new comers develop deep understanding of the Chinese publishing industry. e two-day training course starts on August 19
(2) Beijing International Publishing Forum
One of the top publishing professional forums in China. A full-day forum on August 20.
(3) BIBF International Children’s Publishing Forum
The popular forum on children’s publishing trends and development with a special focus on the Chinese market. A Full-day event on August 20.
(4) Rights Managers Salon
Meet with other rights managers on the evening of August 21.
(5) Beijing International Digital Publishing Forum
A leading forum focusing cutting-edge technology and application concerning publish, trends and business models. A full-day brain-storm seminar on August 23.
8. Security and Safety (1) The security team under the Organizing Committee will be responsible for fire fighting and general security. Should unexpected fire, dispute and other dangerous situations arise, please immediately contact the security department.
(2)Exhibitors shall be careful of all architectural facilities in the exhibition center. It is forbidden to bring any flammable and explosive substances into the hall, in accordance with the regulations of the China International Exhibition Center.
(3) All overseas exhibits are required to be under the supervision of Chinese Customs for the full duration of the event. When the exhibits are transported into the exhibition hall, they will be unpacked with the permission of customs officers. No exhibits may be removed from the exhibition site without written permission from the organizer.
(4) Please take care of your personal belongings at all times. Please contact the security office as soon as possible if you have lost any valuables in the exhibition center.
(5) See Article 4-1 & 4-2, Regulation printed overleaf of the Exhibitor application.
9. WeatherThe average temperature during exhibition days: 29 °C or 84°F
