Absolvierenden-Messe Zurich 2026
22 october 2026 | 10h00 - 16h00
StageOne, Zurich-Oerlikon
Present your company, strengthen your employer brand in Bern, and easily get in touch with suitable candidates.
– Applications will be considered in the order received (“first come, first served”).
– If you register by June 19, 2026 we are able to guarantee you a presence in all marketing instruments.
Key Facts
The Absolvierenden-Messe Zürich offers companies the ideal platform to connect directly with motivated students and graduates from universities and universities of applied sciences in the Bern region—people who are actively looking for career, internship, and entry-level opportunities.
In a lively, open fair atmosphere, natural conversations and valuable encounters take place, often leading to successful recruitments, internships, or entry-level positions.
For companies, the fair is an efficient and at the same time personal opportunity to get to know suitable talent, build relationships, and present their employer brand effectively and authentically.
100%
of exhibitors had a very positive (64%) or positive (36%) overall impression
1'043
students & young graduates
97%
of companies plan to participate again. 7% are considering it.
Ø 38
contacts established per company
Why does it make sense to participate?
Active recruiting
Meet motivated, well-prepared candidates who are genuinely interested in your company.
Personal interviews often lead to suitable matches more quickly than traditional applications.
Employer Branding
Show what sets your company apart and engage directly with students and graduates.
Building a talent pool
Secure acces to talented young people early on. The contacts made at the event often develop into valuable relationships for future recruitment needs.
Interested?
Further impressions and feedback from past editions can be found in the feedback documentation.
Who will be there?
Students and graduates from all fields of study at various universities of applied sciences and universities throughout Switzerland.
Feedback from participating companies
Nicole Schmutz
CTC Analytics AG
«Top organisation and very good contacts with visitors, in some cases even with concrete applications.»
Stephanie Scheller
FELFEL AG
«The whole organisation before the fair is really great - everything is taken into consideration before it is implemented. What's more, the students who take part in this fair are extremely motivated, and you can tell because they come from everywhere!»
Stela Lukenic
Orianda Solutions AG
«The organisation, the flow of information, the friendliness and the implementation by the organisers are excellent. The catering and support were also very good.»
Laura Romano
LLB-Gruppe
«The Absolvierenden-Messe Schweiz appeals to a competent target group, which leads to interesting discussions. The organisation of the fair was also very professional.»
Tanja Geissmann
V-ZUG AG
«Good atmosphere & organisation; various opportunities to present ourselves to the students (stand, company catwalk, CV check, etc.)»
Experiences of participants
Visitor 2025
«The graduate fair was brilliant!
Visitor 2025
«The direct exchange with employees and recruiters, as well as gaining an overview of potential companies and their entry-level opportunities after graduation, were very valuable.»
Visitor 2025
«An extremely informative and educational fair that offers students and graduates valuable opportunities to get to know companies and network with people who have similar career paths.»
We are here for you
Our team will be happy to assist you personally and show you which presentation options are suitable for your company.
...what else is available?
Presentation
Would you like to address an important topic or present current projects? Conference slots 30 minutes
(Price: CHF 800).
Job-Wall
Do you have vacancies that you would like to present to students and discuss at the stand? With the job wall you can promote up to 5 additional vacancies.
(Price: CHF 500.00)
Career platform
Want to get started on our career platform? Introduce yourself with a job advert, company profile or other (price upon request).
Fair website
You can present yourself as a top employer on the trade fair website during the registration process (prices upon request).
Exclusive presentation
Would you like to become a magnet at the fair and attract additional visitors to your stand? Convince them with an exclusive and creative presentation (possibilities and prices upon request).