Hiring junior talent in life sciences requires formats that mix technical depth with career guidance. Career fairs aimed at university graduates compress candidate screening and employer conversations into a single day.
Dates and venue for ScieCon 2026 in Frankfurt
ScieCon 2026 is scheduled for 22 October 2026 in Frankfurt. The fair is run by btS e.V. and will take place at DECHEMA. The audience targeted includes students, doctoral candidates and recent graduates in life sciences.
Program highlights at DECHEMA
The event offers CV checks, professional headshot sessions and one-to-one career consultations. Live job interviews and panel-style debates will take place, alongside presentations and practical sessions that outline career paths and employer profiles.
Pre-event tools such as ScieMatch and the ScieGuide provide ways to explore employers and research groups before the fair day.
Exhibitor and attendee profile
Companies and research institutions active in biotechnology, biomedical research and related life-science fields exhibit to connect with early-career talent. Attendees are mainly university students and recent graduates seeking internships, entry-level positions or information on research roles.
How to prepare B2B outreach for ScieCon 2026
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Set a hiring objective. Choose whether you focus on internships, entry roles or research placements to tailor outreach.
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Target specific study programs and skills. Match your vacancies to degrees and lab experience. Prepare concise messages that present concrete projects and career prospects.
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Bring clear materials. One-page vacancy summaries, application links and contact cards speed up follow-ups. Use on-site CV reviews and live interviews to fast-track promising candidates.
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Schedule meetings in advance. Use the fair’s pre-event features to identify exhibitors and request short meetings. A planned route through DECHEMA saves time.
Practical information for visitors
Registration is optional but enables pre-fair contact scheduling. Attendees should bring an updated CV and examples of academic or lab work. Consult the ScieCon site for exhibitor lists and to plan visits on the event day.
Closing recommendation
ScieCon 2026 in Frankfurt centralizes practical services for talent recruitment and career entry in the life sciences. For recruiters, arrive with role-focused materials and a shortlist of target study programs. For candidates, use the pre-event tools to map attractive employers. Full program and registration information are available at https://bts-sciecon.de/ffm.
