Universities and campuses concentrate recruiter activity each spring as employers look for early-career talent. Meet & Match 2026 in Villach focuses that effort into a single on-campus day where companies meet students face to face.
Dates and venue in Villach
Meet & Match 2026 takes place on 7 May 2026 at the Campus Villach of Fachhochschule Kärnten. The fair runs from 9:00 to 15:00 and combines exhibition stands with candidate support services tailored to international students and recent graduates.
Participating companies and audience profile
More than 80 companies from sectors such as technology, health, engineering and business services attend the fair. The event attracts students from Fachhochschule Kärnten, the University of Klagenfurt and regional schools. Visitor figures are around 1,000 attendees.
Program highlights and candidate services
The format privileges direct stand conversations. Additional services include CV checks, an Internationals Welcome desk, free CV photography and a Career Breakfast from opening time. Participants receive a Messe Booklet with company contacts and can obtain an Open Badge for sharing on professional networks.
Commercial prospecting tactics for exhibitors
To make company participation productive consider these practical actions
- Prepare concise vacancy sheets with clear application steps that can be actioned on the day.
- Assign a compact interview team trained for 10 to 15 minute screenings to keep throughput high.
- Bring visual materials that showcase real projects and Study & Work options when available.
- Implement a digital CV capture tool to prioritise follow up immediately after the fair.
Focus on short, structured conversations. In a single-day event between 9 and 15 hours, rapid follow up is decisive.
Key figures
- Date and time: 7 May 2026, 09:00 to 15:00.
- Venue: Campus Villach, Fachhochschule Kärnten.
- Companies: more than 80 participating companies.
- Visitors: around 1,000 attendees.
Closing note and official link
Plan your stand around fast candidate screening and a clear follow-up funnel to convert conversations into interviews. Register and review exhibitor details and service packages at the official website https://blog.fh-kaernten.at/meetandmatch/.
