Regional hiring cycles around the Bodensee increasingly rely on direct encounters between companies and graduates. In a compact single-day format, Connect 2026 brings together firms, students and alumni with a focus on talent sourcing and career orientation for the area.
Practical details for Connect 2026 in Konstanz
Connect 2026 takes place on 6 May 2026 in Konstanz. The event is held at Bodenseeforum Konstanz, Reichenaustraße 21, 78467 Konstanz. Parking is available at the P&R Bodenseeforum and access routes from Germany and Switzerland follow local signage. Registration and account management are handled through the event website.
Participants and exhibitor profile
The audience includes companies, students and recent graduates from the Bodensee region. Exhibitors typically consist of HR teams, talent acquisition units and university-industry liaison offices. For students the fair delivers direct contact with recruiters and information on open positions and hiring processes.
Prospecting tactics for the fair
Arrive with segmented goals. Use the stand plan to shortlist three priority targets and craft an initial 30-second pitch focused on role, availability and key experience. Carry a concise CV and a short portfolio link for quick sharing.
Recruiters should define priority roles and a concise outreach message that highlights responsibilities and development paths. Schedule short on-site interviews and allocate time for follow-up meetings with candidates showing technical and cultural fit.
Registration and visitor logistics
Registration requires creating an account on the event website. Use that account to complete your sign-up and to consult the 2026 stand map. Note parking procedures at the P&R Bodenseeforum and the linked City-Shuttle; parking payments use zone 784301 via the app.
Preparing in the days before the event
Check the exhibitor list online and mark priorities. Prepare 30- and 90-second messages tailored to recruitment profiles and, if you represent a company, distribute a short internal brief to coordinate team roles during the day. Prefer QR links for materials to minimize interruptions at stands.
Connect 2026 condenses university to employer engagement into a concentrated day for the Bodensee region. If your objective is to source young talent or accelerate campus-to-company connections, review the practical information and stand plan at the official site https://connect.htwg-konstanz.de and plan your agenda accordingly.
