Zebi 2026 has 198 exhibiting companies from 8 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are Switzerland (188), Germany (2), Spain (2) and China (1). By sector, the largest groups are Education & Training (76) and Hospitality & Catering (11).
Vocational education and continued learning concentrate in Lucerne from 5 to 8 November 2026. Zebi 2026 brings together students, training providers and companies to navigate the transition from basic apprenticeships to targeted upskilling.
Dates and venue for Zebi 2026 in Lucerne
Zebi 2026 runs from 5 to 8 November at Messe Luzern. The venue offers exhibition halls suited to technical demonstrations and spaces for one-to-one meetings between recruiters, training centers and prospective students.
Exhibitor mix and thematic areas
The fair separates basic vocational training and continuing education. The basic training section highlights apprenticeship trades and industry guilds while the continuing education area features course providers and modular programs. The event’s online resources reference a profession list of roughly 150 occupations to guide career orientation. Examples of exhibitors listed on the platform include Carrosserie Suisse Zentralschweiz and B. Braun Medical AG.
Digital continuity with Zebi 365
Zebi 365 complements the on-site event with year-round tools. The platform hosts the profession list, a career-check utility and a calendar of related activities. Exhibitors can extend visibility via online packages that keep their offers accessible beyond the show dates and capture leads through digital touchpoints.
Practical prospecting tactics for Zebi 2026
- Target by audience segment. Distinguish contacts interested in apprenticeships from those seeking continuing education to tailor follow-ups.
- Present outcome-focused materials. Case studies, competency maps and modular program outlines convert better than general brochures.
- Use digital capture points linked to Zebi 365. Drive visitors from stand interactions to personalized content and scheduled follow-ups.
- Schedule short technical demos at the stand. Quick hands-on sessions reveal candidate skills and attract institutional partners.
What matters for institutional and corporate visitors
Recruiters gain visibility on local apprenticeship pipelines and technical profiles; training providers can benchmark offerings and extend reach via the event’s digital packages. The combined physical and online approach helps maintain engagement after the fair closes.
Zebi 2026 combines four days at Messe Luzern with an online platform that keeps tools and contacts active. Review exhibitor listings, tools for providers and registration options at https://www.zebi.ch and align your outreach to the occupational segments most relevant to your organization.
