ETH Zurich’s campus concentrates a burst of recruitment activity in April. Polymesse 2026 will bring students and doctoral candidates face to face with national and international employers across the main building and Polyterrasse.
Dates and venue for Polymesse 2026
Polymesse 2026 takes place from April 21 to April 24, 2026 at ETH Zurich. The fair will be held in the main building and on the Polyterrasse located at Rämistrasse 101. Visiting hours for students run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Exhibitors and audience profile at Polymesse 2026
More than 140 national and international companies will exhibit alongside startups. The audience is composed of students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines at ETH Zurich, with an emphasis on personal, direct interactions between company representatives and campus talent.
Key figures
Polymesse 2026 reaches roughly 20,000 students and doctoral candidates who receive a personal invitation to attend. Exhibitor participation for this edition stands at 140.
How to approach prospecting at Polymesse 2026
Set clear targets in advance. Select the top companies among the 140 exhibitors and prepare concise, role-focused messages for each target. For recruitment teams, combine technical dialogue with a short value proposition that highlights open roles and next steps for candidates.
Record interactions immediately. Use a simple tracking sheet to capture name, study area, interest and agreed follow up. If you will staff a booth, schedule short 15-minute slots for initial interviews and publicize those windows to attract relevant attendees.
Practical information for visitors
Polymesse 2026 is organized by Forum&Contact, a committee of VSETH. Venue addresses are ETH Zurich, Main Building and Polyterrasse, Rämistrasse 101 and Leonhardstrasse 34. Student visiting hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Bring concise technical materials that can be shared on mobile devices and assign clear roles to your team to avoid duplication and speed up follow ups.
Final note and link
The mix of approximately 140 exhibitors and an invited student body near 20,000 makes Polymesse 2026 a concentrated environment to spot technical talent and accelerate campus hiring cycles. Check schedules, exhibitor lists and registration at the official site https://www.polymesse.ch to organize your attendance.
