Absolvierenden-Messe Bern 2027
Thursday, 8 April 2027 | 14:00 - 18:00
Present your company, strengthen your employer brand in Bern, and easily get in touch with suitable candidates.
Deadline for participation: 20 November 2026
- Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received.
- If you register by the deadline, we guarantee an appearance in all marketing tools.
Key Facts
Future Skills: What skills will tomorrow’s workforce need?
The Absolvierenden-Messe Bern connects companies with motivated students and graduates from universities of applied sciences and universities in the Bern region – young talent with up-to-date expertise, future-ready skills, and fresh perspectives.
In a lively and open fair atmosphere, personal conversations create opportunities to discover skills and potential that go beyond the CV and for talented individuals to show what they can bring to the table. These encounters foster valuable connections that can lead to successful hires, internships, or entry-level positions.
For companies, the event offers an efficient and personal way to meet talented individuals with the right skills, build lasting relationships, and showcase their employer brand in an authentic and engaging way.
Future Skills
The career event for the Bern region at the Wankdorf Stadium, focusing on "Future Skills"
500
students & graduates
Cooperation
In cooperation with Bern University of Applied Sciences
Ø 27
contacts made per exhibitor
Why it makes sense to participate
Active recruiting
Meet motivated, well-prepared candidates who are interested in your company.
Personal conversations often lead to suitable matches more quickly than traditional applications.
Employer branding
Show what makes your company unique and engage directly with students and graduates.
Building a talent pool
Secure early acces to talented young people in the Bern region. The connections made at the event often develop into valuable relationships for future recruitment needs.
Who will be there?
Students and graduates from a wide range of disciplines and universities of applied sciences and universities across the Bern region.
Participation options
Discover the right options for a successful presence at the event.
Exhibition stand
Stand spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Customise your stand to suit your needs: you are welcome to bring and set up your own roll-ups, backwalls, counters or other furniture.
Please note: Elaborate stand constructions by external exhibition contractors are not permitted.
Basic Package (4 or 9 m²)
- – Basic marketing on the event website (including a free company profile on talendo.ch for 2 months)
- – 1 high table, 2 bar stools
- – 4 m² stand: high table, 65 × 65 cm
- – 9 m² stand: high table, 160 × 80 cm
- – Catering for stand staff
- – Wi-Fi access (unlimited number of devices)
- – Company listing in the leading career guide «Career Starter» (talendo Radar)
Premium Package (4 or 9 m²)
- – All services included in the Basic Package
- – Free use of the Job Wall (up to five jobs)
- Enhanced presence on the event website:
- – Logo in the interactive stand plan
– Visual highlighting in the exhibitor directory
– Featured as a Top Exhibitor on the homepage
Extras: Electricity, storage space and other services can be booked separately.
from CHF 1,950.– (excl. VAT)
Presenting Partner Package (only 1 available)
Become the official Presenting Partner of the event and benefit from maximum visibility.
Your benefits:
- – Recognition as Presenting Partner, including your logo on all marketing materials (print & online)
- – Prominent presence on the event website, including a link to your exhibitor profile
- – Visual highlighting in the exhibitor directory
- – Banner placement in the participant newsletter
- – Banner presence at the event entrance
- – Optional: Dedicated landing page with a range of branding and visibility opportunities
- – Optional: Sampling activity at the entrance (flyers, giveaways, etc.)
CHF 5,000.– (excl. VAT)
Company Catwalk
Introduce your company in a 1-minute pitch to students and graduates. Make an impact with a creative introduction and give them an engaging conversation starter for follow-up discussions at your stand.
Free for all exhibitors
Presentation
During the event, 30-minute presentations offer you the opportunity to position your company as an employer of the future. Show which Future Skills are becoming increasingly important in your industry and professional fields, which competencies matter most for specific roles, and what it takes to successfully enter the world of work.
Using real-world examples, insights into your working environment, and practical advice, you can provide students and graduates with valuable orientation while highlighting the talents and skills you are looking for.
CHF 800.– (excl. VAT)
Free for Premium exhibitors
Job-Wall
Showcase up to 5 relevant job opportunities at the event and connect directly with interested and qualified talent. We will publish your vacancies on talendo.ch and feature them on the Job-Wall at the event, giving your positions additional visibility among students and graduates.
CHF 500.– (excl. VAT)
CV-Check (Champion Coaching)
Support students and graduates with professional feedback on their application documents. During a 2-hour coaching session, review CVs, share practical advice, and help participants optimise their applications for a successful start to their careers.
Free for all exhibitors
Event Website / Targeted Email
Increase your visibility before, during and after the event. Showcase your company prominently on the event website or reach students and graduates directly with a Targeted Email.
Visibility Options:
- – Logo in the interactive stand plan: CHF 300.–
- – Banner on the event website: CHF 500.–
- – Targeted Email: from CHF 2,800.–
(Prices excl. VAT)
Looking for an exclusive presence?
Application photo voucher
Pricing upon request
Event bag sponsorship
Pricing upon request
Catering voucher (coffee / sandwich)
Pricing upon request
Have another idea?
We’d be happy to discuss your ideas and explore how we can make your desired presence at the event possible.
Event schedule
14:00 - 15:00
Workshop "Future Skills"
15:00 - 18:00
get-together & programme
- – Information booths
- – Professional application photos
- – CV & LinkedIn check
- – Mock interviews
- – Presentations
from 16:00
Apéro
We are happy to assist you in person
We would be happy to advise you personally on your presentation opportunities and work together with you to create the desired appearance.
Why exhibitors recommend to participate
ch Stiftung für eidgenössische Zusammenarbeit
«The Absolvierenden-Messe Bern creates a personal atmosphere that makes it possible to engage in in-depth discussions with the students.»
«A brilliant event for university graduates, as the job market is a major hurdle at the moment – keep up the good work!»
Visana
«Good atmosphere and well-prepared participants.»
Experiences of participants
Student
«A great opportunity to get a feel for the world of work. You can have lots of interesting conversations with potential employers.»
Student
«The Absolvierenden-Messe offers a good overview of a wide range of sectors and job opportunities.»
Student
«The fair really stands out for the way it fosters interactions on an equal footing, and for the fact that exhibitors show a genuine and deep interest in the students' futures.»
A look back at Absolvierenden-Messe Bern 2026
More feedback and insights can be found in our feedback documentation.