Student guidance and transition to work remain priority topics across Europe, and in early March 2027 Qualifica returns to Exponor to address those challenges at regional scale. The fair brings together educational institutions, training centers and companies with youth talent programs.
What Qualifica 2027 will offer at Exponor
Qualifica 2027 takes place from March 3 to 6, 2027 in Exponor, open daily from 10h to 18h. The event highlights formal and professional training pathways, mobility programs and services for young people, targeting students, families, schools and employers exploring recruitment and cooperation.
Exhibitor and visitor makeup for this edition
Official descriptions list exhibitors such as secondary and higher education institutions, professional and technical schools, training centers, and companies with youth talent initiatives. Visitors include students from lower secondary through higher education, young people in academic or professional transition, parents, teachers, school counselors and employability officers.
Key figures
Qualifica communicates substantial attendee engagement. Satisfaction surveys from 2025 show that 93% of exhibitors rated the fair as quite or very important for their institution. In those surveys, 97% of exhibitors intended to return in 2026 and 96% of visitors signaled an intention to come back in 2026. Ninety four percent of visitors highlighted the event as an important source of vocational guidance. Past counts indicate attendance levels involving more than 45,000 students in recent editions.
Program and on-site dynamics
The fair combines exhibition stands with active programming that includes demonstrations, interactive moments and vocational guidance sessions. The Create the Future area and other thematic zones present educational projects and practical showcases that help students compare courses, learn about international options and talk to representatives of institutions and companies.
Access and logistics for exhibitors and visitors
Exponor lies about 15 minutes from Porto city center and roughly 10 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport. Local bus lines 601 and 507 serve the venue and the nearest metro connections are Casa da Música and Senhor de Matosinhos. Qualifica has a partnership with FlixBus offering a 20% discount for visitors traveling to Porto, plus local arrangements for short-stay accommodation.
Practical B2B prospecting at Qualifica 2027
- Map target institutions in advance and tailor your materials to training tracks and recruitment cycles that matter to schools and students.
- Offer concise demonstrations and one-page comparisons that orient teachers and counselors when they advise groups of students.
- Use group travel and lodging discounts to facilitate study visits and generate higher-quality leads from school delegations.
- Establish a post-event follow-up process focused on educational outcomes rather than generic sales touch points.
Qualifica 2027 positions Exponor as a focal venue for decisions that affect young people’s academic and early professional paths. For schedules, exhibitor lists and participation details consult the official site at http://exponor.pt/qualifica and plan your presence accordingly.
