The 32nd year of the European higher education and lifelong learning exhibition runs from 20 to 23 October at the Brno Exhibition Centre, hall V. The event gathers universities, language schools and career services with a packed seminar and accompanying program for students, teachers and exhibitors.
Practical information for Gaudeamus Brno 2026
Official dates are 20 to 23 October. Opening hours are 20 to 22 October from 8 30 to 16 00 and 23 October from 8 30 to 14 00. Venue address is Výstaviště Brno, Výstaviště 405/1, 603 00 Brno. Tickets are available in advance online and at the venue ticket office, with basic price 180 CZK and reduced price 140 CZK. Teachers can attend free after registration.
Contact options include the organizer email info@gaudeamus.cz and the phone numbers published by the event for exhibitor and visitor support.
Exhibitors and audience at Brno
Gaudeamus Brno 2026 lists over 400 exhibitors and more than 30 000 visitors according to the event information. Major participating institutions include Brno University of Technology, Charles University, Masaryk University, Mendel University in Brno, Palacký University Olomouc and University of Defence. The mix covers higher education providers, vocational centers and international universities.
Visitors range from prospective students deciding on study options to school teachers organizing group visits and university admissions staff scouting candidates.
Program highlights in Brno
The official program features seminar tracks, two lecture theatres with exhibitor presentations and interactive zones such as Science for Life. Advisory services available include the Career Guidance Center and the Unilink Advisory Center for those interested in studying abroad. A Teacher’s Center provides dedicated services, seminars and consultation for educators.
Exhibitor lectures and testing centers allow students to compare faculties and test their suitability for specific fields of study.
Key figures
- Visitors indicated 30 000
- Exhibitors 400
- Venue Brno Exhibition Centre, hall V
- Opening hours 20 to 22 October 8 30 to 16 00 and 23 October 8 30 to 14 00
These figures reflect the scale of the event and its role in showcasing study offers within the Czech Republic and beyond.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Gaudeamus Brno 2026
- Block meeting slots and share a clear schedule with your team to avoid missed opportunities.
- Prepare a concise institutional pitch of around 90 seconds focused on admissions criteria and program highlights. Provide digital leave-behinds via QR links to catalogs and application pages.
- Implement a lead capture workflow, whether tablet forms or direct CRM entry, to standardize follow-up actions.
- Use targeted seminar sessions and the Science for Life area to attract relevant student segments and invite them to your stand.
- Arrange post-fair follow ups with admissions officers and career advisors to convert interest into applications.
Such preparation helps convert the large visitor flow into measurable recruitment outcomes.
Closing note and official link
Gaudeamus Brno 2026 concentrates a wide selection of study options in a four day format that permits direct comparison of programs and institutional offers. For program schedules, exhibitor lists and ticketing consult the official event site at http://en.gaudeamus.cz/brno
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