Italy and Its Traditions Come to the FIL

For its 40th anniversary in 2026, the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) has named Italy as its Guest of Honor — a designation that promises to make this the fair’s most ambitious edition yet. The commitment is to continue expanding cultural horizons by welcoming one of the founding cradles of Western civilization.

Trinidad Padilla López, president of the FIL, has expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming edition, underscoring the profound and enduring connection between Mexico and Italy.

FIL 2026

What does it mean for a book fair to become a total cultural platform? How does a relationship between nations take shape through knowledge and the written word?

Italy arrives with a cultural vision that integrates the publishing industry, science, design, and intellectual dialogue. Discover the context, the figures, and the cultural strategy behind this presence in the latest edition of Elite Business.

FIL 2026, ITALY GUEST OF HONOR