a) Professional registration

Professionals interested in participating must register within the established deadlines and make the corresponding payment.

• From February 17th to September 5th: 980 (nine hundred and eighty) Mexican pesos
• From September 6th to November 6th: 1,250 (one thousand two hundred and fifty) Mexican pesos.
• Registration on site (from November 29th to December 3rd): 1,250 (one thousand two hundred and fifty) Mexican pesos.

b) Registration fee for illustrators (FILustra)

People interested in participating in the FILustra program must register within the established deadlines and make the corresponding payment. There is no on-site registration.

• From July 15th to September 5th: 1,680 (one thousand six hundred and eighty) Mexican pesos
• From September 6th to November 6th: 2,100 (two thousand one hundred) Mexican pesos

When you register as an illustrator, you cannot change category later. This decision is irreversible, and no modifications or refunds will be accepted.

c) Registration fee for illustrators (FILustra) with discounts for students and graduates of the University of Guadalajara

• From July 15th to September 5th: 800 (eight hundred) Mexican pesos
• From September 6th to November 6th: 1,150 (one thousand one hundred and fifty) Mexican pesos.

(To respect the preferential student rate, it is necessary to attach a photo or scan of your student or graduate credential from the University of Guadalajara to the email registro@fil.com.mx.)

Professionals will have access to exclusive activities and spaces on the following days and times:

• December 1st to December 3rd, from 9:00 to 17:00 hours.

Pre-registration payments can be made in the following ways:

• Online Payment: With Visa or MasterCard credit card information. Payments with American Express cards are not accepted.
• Bank Deposit or Transfer: Receiving payments from abroad by deposit or transfer, is not allowed.

On-site registration payments can be made at the Registration Module, located at the entrance of the International Area of Expo Guadalajara (in front of the Barceló Hotel). Cash (Mexican pesos) or Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards are accepted.

As per official regulations, participants residing in Mexico who require an invoice must send the updated Constancia de Situación Fiscal issued by the SAT, valid at the time of payment and no older than three months. This document must be sent to registro@fil.com.mx  within a maximum of five days after registration. This is necessary to properly process the invoice and ensure compliance with current tax regulations.

Once the invoice has been requested and issued, modifications are not allowed. Also, a single invoice will be issued for each payment receipt, including all related items.

During the fair, any inquiries regarding pending tax receipts can be made at the invoicing office located within the Business Center. The deadline for invoice claims is December 26, 2025.

If a participant cancels their professional registration, FIL Guadalajara will refund the corresponding percentage, as indicated in the following table, based on the cancellation date. The refund will be processed via electronic transfer to the account of the professional or company that made the payment.

Cancellation date	Refund of the amount paid to the date
Before July 15th	90%
Between July 16th and August 19th	80%
Between August 20th and September 20th	50%
After September 21st	No refund applies

• FIL Guadalajara will deduct any bank commission fees incurred from the electronic transfer of the refund
• If the participant cancels due to a pandemic with regulations that do not align with those of the Mexican authorities, the cancellation policies outlined in the table will apply.
• If the participant is unable to attend due to an emergency, such as illness or a serious personal situation, they can either transfer their registration to another person. Or use their payment from this year as a credit for the 2026 edition, as long as the profession sends the corresponding justification and documentation. This credit cannot be used for future editions beyond 2026.
• If FIL 2025 is cancelled by the Organizing Committee on the orders of the competent Mexican authorities due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or other health risk, a 100% refund of the amount paid will be made within 120 business days following the cancellation. Participants may also choose to use that amount as an advance payment for the next edition of the fair, notifying the event before December 15 of the year they registered.

a) Activities

During the designated days, professionals will have access to exclusive activities such as conferences, workshops, business meetings, and specialized events designed to foster interaction among key players in the publishing industry.

It is recommended to visit the Professional Training section on the website to identify activities that require an additional fee or specific registration.

b) Business Center

The Business Center is an exclusive space for exhibitors and registered professionals. Anyone wearing their accreditation will have access to the center and the following services:

• Wireless Internet Service: Available from November 30th to December 3rd. Access passwords will be provided at the Business Center reception.
• Invoice Clarification and Delivery: Administrative support for payments and invoicing.
• Package Storage: A secure storage service for personal belongings, available from Saturday, November 29th, to Wednesday, December 3rd, from 9:00 to 17:00 hours.
• Worktables: A designated space for business meetings during professional days. Each meeting lasts 30 minutes and must be reserved at the Business Center reception.

As a benefit for registered professionals, attendees will have access to the online Contact Catalog, which includes the contact details of all registered professionals for FIL Guadalajara in the current year.

These catalogs are intended to help professionals establish business connections, reach potential partners, and explore collaboration opportunities within the publishing industry. The information listed includes:

• Full name
• Category
• Company
• City & Country
• Phone number
• Email
• Professional activity description

This information is taken from the professional registration form and will be published in the directory for networking purposes. The style of the information complies with the capture and writing standards established by the FIL.

If you do not wish to appear in the directory, you must notify us in writing at the time of registration by emailing registro@fil.com.mx.

The accommodation benefit will be granted to buying professionals who can verify purchases or acquisitions made for their institutions during the previous year's FIL by submitting the corresponding invoices. This support applies to the following categories: Distributors, Librarians, Booksellers, Illustrators, and Translators.

The FIL Organizing Committee will cover three nights of accommodation. Under no circumstances can the number of complimentary nights be increased. The dates and hotels will be determined by FIL, subject to availability and approval by the Organizing Committee, with no possibility of change. Any additional nights requested will be subject to availability and must be paid directly to the hotel. 

A credit card with an expiration date after January 2026 is required to secure the hotel reservation. Before the start of the fair, the hotel will verify that the card is valid and contains the correct information as a guarantee.

If the participant does not check in on the assigned date, the hotel will charge for one night as a no-show fee, plus the total cost of the other reserved nights. Additionally, if the participant checks out earlier than the scheduled date, the full amount for the reserved nights will still be charged.

Any cancellation will generate the total charge for the nights reserved. Date changes must be notified in writing before September 12th, to the following email: registro@fil.com.mx. After this date, any cancellation will imply the total charge for the reserved stay. In all the above cases, the hotel will charge the credit card provided to guarantee the reservation

This is the official document that confirms professional registration for FIL. It contains key dates, details regarding badge pickup, and information about complimentary accommodations, if applicable.

Badges will be available for pickup from Saturday, November 29th to December 3rd, between 9:00 and 17:00. To receive your accreditation, you must present your confirmation letter either in physical or digital format at the Pre-registration Module, located at the entrance to the International Area of Expo Guadalajara (in front of the Barceló Hotel).

You can pick up multiple badges if you have the confirmation letters of your colleagues, just you will need to sign for the badges and take responsibility for them. If you do not have the confirmation letter, each professional must go to the Pre-registration Module to pick up their badge.

a) Badge Usage

If a participant misuses their badge, it will be confiscated, and their participation in FIL may be canceled, for the current and future editions. Misuse includes lending or selling the badge.

b) Lost badge

In the event of a lost badge, it can be replaced once at the Pre-registration Module during the established dates and times. After that, the replacement fee for a lost badge is 980 Mexican pesos.

a) Personal Items

Participants are responsible for the care and safekeeping of their personal belongings. In the event of damage, loss, or destruction, FIL and the Organizing Committee are not liable.

b) Safety Measure

Participants must comply with the safety measures set by the Expo and the Organizing Committee to ensure a safe environment for all fair visitors.

c) Exhibition Center Facilities

Expo Guadalajara is authorized to establish, modify, and enforce rules for the use and security of the exhibition center. The Organizing Committee is not responsible for any restrictions or limitations by the venue on the property or its equipment. Also, participants must comply with these rules:

Any damage caused by failure to comply with these rules must be covered by the responsible participant, as determined by the Organizing Committee.