connecticum: the career fair in Berlin for Business, IT and Engineering
connecticum is one of Germany’s largest career fairs for Business, IT and Engineering, held in Berlin every April since 2002. Around 300 employers meet about 15,000 students, graduates and professionals over three days at the Convention Hall, MOA Berlin. connecticum 2027 runs from 27 to 29 April 2027, from 12:00 to 19:00 (noon to 7 pm) each day; admission is €10 and is valid for all three days. The fair is held in German and English.
At a glance
connecticum 2027 at a glance
| Career fair | connecticum 20273 days, 300 employers, 15,000 students, graduates & professionals One of Germany’s largest career fairs for Business, IT and Engineering 26th International Career Fair Berlin, 27–29 April 2027. Admission: €10. Entry-level and career opportunities, exciting employers, new contacts, one-to-one conversations and vacancies |
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| Employers & exhibitors | 300 renowned employers of all sizes and industriesAround 300 renowned employers will be there with exhibition stands, one-to-one conversations and their vacancies for students and graduates at every stage of study and career. Focus of the fair: Business, IT and Engineering. Global players, medium-sized companies, family businesses, tech and IT companies. Alongside the well-known names, connecticum also brings you the so-called hidden champions – the “hidden” market and technology leaders you usually do not know because they do not operate in the consumer market. |
| Visitors & participants | Around 15,000 students, graduates and professionalsVisitors are students at every stage of their degree, final-year students, and junior and senior professionals in Business, IT and Engineering. Experienced professionals are an equally important target group. connecticum 2027 again expects more than 15,000 prospective, young and experienced computer scientists, engineers and business graduates from Germany and Europe. They use connecticum specifically to find out from potential employers about current and future career and entry-level opportunities. |
| Focus days | Focus: Business, IT and EngineeringEach field has its own focus day:
All employers and visitors can attend the fair on one, two or three days. |
| Dates | 27 to 29 April 2027 (Tuesday to Thursday), Berlin – the 26th International Career Fair. |
| Venue | Convention Hall, MOA BerlinEntrance: Birkenstr. 22, 10559 Berlin. Getting there: U-Bahn station Birkenstraße (3-minute walk) · S-Bahn station Westhafen, Ringbahn (6-minute walk) · no more than 20 minutes from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (central station) · on-site car park for exhibitors and visitors. |
| Opening hours | Daily from 12:00 to 19:00, admission until 18:30. |
| Admission & tickets | Admission: €10The admission ticket costs €10 and is valid for all three days of the fair. You can visit the fair on one, two or three days. Tickets are available online at connecticum.de from February 2027. Admission is by ticket only. Information on the start of ticket sales and on the fair is sent via the connecticum mailing list (in German). |
| Frequency | Once a year, always in Berlin
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| Why connecticum | 3 days of connecticum – every opportunity
Student Jobs
Working student jobs alongside your studies (German)
Internships
Mandatory and voluntary internships (German)
Theses
Bachelor and master theses with a company (German)
Trainee Programmes
Structured entry after graduation (German)
Junior Jobs
First job and early career years (German)
Senior Jobs
Moving on with professional experience (German)
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| For employers | |
| Contact | connecticum team |
Why visit the connecticum career fair?
At connecticum you get information first-hand.
As a visitor to connecticum you meet employers of all sizes and industries, can put your questions directly to HR and specialist staff, and discover concrete career opportunities.
At the heart of connecticum are direct conversations, contacts and clear information on current vacancies and the skills employers will be looking for.
The company representatives will be happy to give you an overview of their company and of the areas in which you could work.
At connecticum you can discover and approach the employer you would like to work for. You can make concrete contacts – for later applications or for exchanging ideas with people in your field.
Whether you are still studying, about to start your career or already have many years of professional experience, the connecticum career fair offers you a setting in which you can easily start conversations with employers and develop concrete prospects for the future.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about connecticum
When is the next connecticum?
The next connecticum takes place from 27 to 29 April 2027 (Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 to 19:00 each day, admission until 18:30). The fair is held once a year, always in April. Dates 2028: 25–27 April.
Where does connecticum take place?
The connecticum career fair takes place in Berlin, Germany, every year. The venue of connecticum 2027 is the Convention Hall at MOA Berlin, entrance: Birkenstr. 22, 10559 Berlin. Directions: Venue and directions.
How much is admission to connecticum?
The admission ticket costs €10 and is valid for all three days of the fair. You can visit the fair on one, two or three days. Tickets are available online at connecticum.de from February 2027. Admission is by ticket only.
Who can visit connecticum?
Everyone is welcome. connecticum is a career fair – also known as a job fair or careers fair, in German: Karrieremesse – for students at every stage of their degree, graduates, and junior and senior professionals in Business, IT and Engineering.
Do I need to speak German at connecticum?
connecticum is held in German and English. Around 80% of exhibitors hold conversations in English, in particular international employers and IT companies, so you can visit the fair and talk to employers without German. You can bring your CV in German or English – both are accepted. Whether a particular role requires German depends on the employer; that is a good question to ask at the stand.
Can international candidates attend connecticum?
Everyone is welcome at connecticum. There is no restriction on nationality or place of residence, and the fair is open to international students, graduates and professionals. Whether an employer can hire candidates who need a visa or a work permit depends on the individual company – ask at the stand.
Which companies exhibit at connecticum?
More than 300 renowned employers from Germany and Europe are expected at connecticum 2027 – global players, medium-sized companies, family businesses, hidden champions, IT and tech companies; see Past exhibitors.
Which fields is connecticum intended for?
The focus is on Business, IT and Engineering. Each day of the fair has its own focus: 27 April Business, 28 April IT, 29 April Engineering. Visitors from all fields are welcome on all days.
Is there a dress code?
No, the dress code at connecticum is “Come as you are”. What counts is the conversation, not the outfit.
What should I bring, and does my CV need a photo?
A CV or short profile is helpful as a basis for conversations and for the CV checks at the exhibition stands, but it is not mandatory. You can bring it in German or English – both are accepted. German CVs are usually one to two pages, in reverse chronological order; a photo is common in Germany but not required, and you are not obliged to include one. Tips for your preparation: Checklist for visiting the fair.
How do I get to connecticum?
In 2027, connecticum takes place in the Convention Hall at MOA Berlin, entrance: Birkenstr. 22, 10559 Berlin. Getting there: U-Bahn station Birkenstraße (3-minute walk), S-Bahn station Westhafen (6-minute walk), no more than 20 minutes from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (central station); on-site car park for exhibitors and visitors. Details on the venue and directions: Venue and directions.
Three ways to the right employer
connecticum ArbeitgeberAtlas
The employer directory for students and graduates: which employers might suit you, and who are they looking for?
connecticum Jobmarket
Current vacancies for Business, IT and Engineering: student jobs, internships, theses, junior and senior positions.
Mailing list
The connecticum career fair and other career highlights – once a month, no job ads
Looking for candidates? How to take part as an employer.