Cologne hosts on 21 November a concentrated offer of pedagogical recruitment and guidance with Päng 2026. The fair brings together educational institutions, social providers and employers seeking candidates among students, professionals and career changers.
Practical details for Päng 2026
Päng 2026 will take place on 21 November 2026 at PATTENHALLE Ehrenfeld. Admission is free according to event materials. The organiser appears under Känguru Colonia Verlag GmbH and exhibitor information and media packs are published on the event website.
Exhibitors and target audience
Documentation from the previous edition lists organisations active in childcare, social services and higher education. Exhibitors include AWO Kreisverband Köln, Caritas der Stadt Köln, DRK Kreisverband Köln, Diakonie Köln und Region, Fröbel and Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen. Training providers such as Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft and staffing services like Cichon Care also appear in the exhibitor roster.
That mix indicates Päng 2026 addresses candidates looking for initial and continuing training, employment in daycare and social institutions, and opportunities for reentry or career change within pedagogical professions.
Preparing commercial prospecting at Päng 2026
- Review exhibitor mediadaten and the fair brochure on the event website and shortlist organisations aligned with your recruitment or sales targets.
- Craft a concise 60 to 90 second pitch outlining your institution, open positions or services, highlighting concrete experience in education or child care.
- Bring focused materials: vacancy sheets for employers or a competency dossier with certificates for candidates.
- Schedule quick meetings at key stands and prioritise organisations that act as direct employers such as associations and social service providers.
These steps help HR teams, training providers and recruiters make efficient use of the single-day format.
Exhibitor participation
The event website contains media packs and the registration process for exhibitors. A brochure from the previous edition is available and serves to understand exhibitor categories and visitor profiles. Päng 2026 provides an opportunity to present vacancies and training offers directly to interested candidates.
Closing note and link to the event
Päng 2026 concentrates several employer types and training providers into one day in Cologne, which makes pre-event preparation decisive for recruitment and outreach. Find exhibitor information, mediadaten and the fair brochure at the official site https://www.kaenguru-online.de/tag/jobmesse-paedagogik
