Thessaloniki International Book Fair is the biggest book fair in Southeast Europe. It brings together authors, publishers, and literary professionals from around the world. The fair consists of conferences, book readings, exhibitions, workshops, cultural events, and much more. The Thessaloniki International Book Fair is attended by over 500,000 people each year. It is organized by the Thessaloniki International Fair Helexpo with the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Municipality of Thessaloniki.