The tech scene in Cologne concentrates recruitment and content in a single day. ITCS Köln brings together a conference, job fair and festival activities on September 18, 2026 at XPOST, with a format designed for professionals, students and hiring managers.
Practical information for ITCS Köln September 18, 2026
The event takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026 at XPOST (Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670 Cologne). Public hours are 10:00–16:00 with entry from 09:30 and last admission at 15:45. Main entry is free for visitors according to official information.
Exhibitors and companies profile
ITCS combines startups, consultancies and companies with in-house IT teams. The organizers indicate the presence of more than 500 exhibitors looking for technical and product profiles. The list of companies includes providers of cloud and security services as well as consultancies focused on digital transformation.
Program and featured activities at XPOST
The program includes more than 30 technical talks spread across several rooms. There are tech talks on artificial intelligence, cloud, security and digital transformation, plus practical masterclasses with 60 to 90 minute sessions. Speakers cited include Jan Peter Schagen, Delila Bénard, Marius Wrede and Damir Saceric. An afterparty at 16:00 with a DJ is also announced, along with leisure areas such as a gaming area and chillout spaces.
How to prepare B2B outreach at ITCS
Arrive with clear objectives per company and per candidate. Identify before the event the companies that publish vacancies and use the Chat Date system to coordinate on-site meetings. Conversations at stands are usually brief; prepare a 30 to 60 second script to present solutions and questions that detect concrete technical needs. Bring material that shows use cases and, for hiring roles, define indicative salaries and work modalities to speed up the dialogue.
Key numbers and formats that matter
- Date and place: 18.09.2026 at XPOST, Cologne.
- Main schedule: 10:00–16:00, opening 09:30.
- Exhibitors: more than 500 companies.
- Program: 30+ talks and masterclasses with specific registrations from September 10.
Final recommendation and official link
If you are looking to attract technical talent or validate product positioning in front of IT teams, plan meetings in advance and prioritize the masterclasses that fit your offering. Register your participation and consult the full agenda on the official website to coordinate interviews and sessions: https://it-cs.io/events/koeln
