CareerContacts 2026 brought together 113 exhibiting companies from 6 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Germany (45), Spain (7), Italy (2) and United Arab Emirates (1). By sector, the largest groups were Construction & Building (19) and Technology & IT (15).
University campus recruiting moves to the Hochschule Karlsruhe in October. CareerContacts 2026 runs on campus from 19 to 22 October 2026 with daily hours from 9:30 to 15:30 in Building B foyer.
Essentials of CareerContacts 2026
The event takes place at Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences in the building B foyer on campus. Activity spans four days with faculty specific days at the start and construction sector themes on Wednesday and Thursday. The organizers list 30 companies per day and the fair hours are 9:30 to 15:30.
Who is attending
Sponsors and exhibitors include industrial and technology firms such as Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, ZIEHL-ABEGG SE and SEW-EURODRIVE as well as construction companies like Ed. Züblin AG and Dreßler Bau GmbH. Company profiles and current vacancies are published in the Jobs & Events section of the HKA portal to support pre-event research.
Services and activities on site
The program offers practical support for students. There are fair training sessions and CV checks, individual application advice available in English, and a free professional photo service for applications. A jobwall will display active vacancies throughout the fair and sponsors provide additional offers and prizes including career coaching sessions with a certified coach. Free catering includes a coffee bike, smoothies and flammkuchen.
How to prepare outreach at CareerContacts 2026
- Map companies by day to prioritize visits. Use the Jobs & Events profiles to build a day by day plan.
- Tailor your CV to target employers and prepare a short handout plus a digital version to share via QR or link.
- Use on-site services. Take the photo session and get a CV review before your company meetings.
- Prepare concise questions that probe projects and team structure to evaluate fit quickly.
- Log contacts and set follow-up actions for the day after to keep communications moving.
These steps make outreach efficient for students seeking internships and professionals exploring new roles.
Logistics and access
The fair occupies Building B foyer on the HKA campus and schedules activities by faculty to concentrate relevant employers on specific days. The jobwall will provide continuously updated vacancy information during the event.
Final note and official link
CareerContacts 2026 assembles campus recruiting resources and on-site services that streamline contact between employers and candidates. Plan your visit around the faculty days and use the HKA company profiles to approach the right employers. Full details and company listings are available on the official event page https://www.h-ka.de/careercontacts
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