Contact between employers and early-career talent remains a central task for universities and companies. Career & Competence 2027 takes place on 14 April 2027 in Innsbruck and targets students, graduates and young professionals looking for recruitment and study options in person.
Dates and venue for Career & Competence 2027
The one-day fair runs on 14 April 2027 at Congress Innsbruck from 10:00 to 16:00. Event areas include Dogana and the main Foyer on the ground floor, the Tirol Foyer upstairs and the Master Lounge in the Kristall-Foyer on the first floor. Main entrance is at Rennweg 3, opposite the Hofgarten.
Who exhibits at Career & Competence 2027
Exhibitors include regional and national employers as well as providers of further education and master programmes. Available information indicates roughly 100–120 companies and organisations present at the event. Stands typically feature open roles, internship offers and master degree information aimed at students and recent graduates.
Program and on-site services
The schedule includes talks, workshops and a Pre Opening slot. Free on-site services highlighted for visitors are CV checks, LinkedIn profile reviews and professional application photos. A Job & Masterwall displays current vacancies and master programme listings to facilitate direct contact between visitors and exhibitors.
Organisers publish an exhibitor list and hall plan to help attendees prepare their day.
Commercial prospecting and recruitment tips
For recruiting teams the fair is a chance to screen candidates at scale. Actionable steps for companies preparing B2B outreach at Career & Competence 2027:
- Publish job postings in advance and use the Jobwall to surface key vacancies.
- Prepare digital packets with links to application pages and programme descriptions for quick sharing.
- Schedule short screening conversations and set aside time for follow-up interviews after the fair.
- Offer short employer presentations to contextualise roles and attract targeted candidates.
These measures streamline candidate capture and conversion during the single-day format.
Key figures
- Date 14 April 2027.
- Hours 10:00–16:00.
- Venue Congress Innsbruck.
- Exhibitors approximately 100–120 organisations.
Practical advice for students and graduates
Use the free services to refine application materials and come prepared with a shortlist of companies from the exhibitor directory. Workshops and talks often cover practical application topics and can provide concrete talking points for conversations at stands. Review the Job & Masterwall early in the day to prioritise visits.
Final note and official link
Career & Competence 2027 compresses employer contacts and academic offers into a focused day that helps clarify next steps for job and study paths. Check exhibitor details, the hall plan and registration options on the official site https://www.career-competence.at and plan your visit with the available resources.
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