ABSOLVENTEN
KONGRESSKONGRESSKONGRESS
Köln

27. Nov ( 10 - 18 h) &
28. Nov 2025 ( 10 - 16 h)

Köln Messe, Halle 10.2, Eingang Ost
Für Studis, Absolvent:innen und Young Professionals mit bis zu 5 Jahren Berufserfahrung.

150+ Top-Unternehmen aus allen Branchen

150+ Top-Unternehmen aus allen Branchen

Entry-level jobs, traineeships, internships, and much more

Entry-level jobs, traineeships, internships, and much more

CV check and application photos

CV check and application photos

Coachings and workshops by experts

All free of charge

Your free benefits

Direct talks

CV-Check

Application photos

Coachings

IMPRESSIONEN

The biggest career event in Germany:

The 2024 Absolventenkongress in Cologne was
a complete success!

Thanks to the over 6000 visitors
and numerous exhibitors who brought this
event to life with us!

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CITY INFO & JOB MARKET

Find out more about the job market in your chosen event city in the mini guide - and what you can do on a day trip!

ENJOY AND HAVE FUN

Food Zone

Grab a snack and a refreshment at the snack station! Afterwards networking can continue with new energy!

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Gaming Zone

The Gaming Zone is our special extra for the career event: Use the break from networking to simply have fun and relax.

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Job Lounge

Need a little break? Our job lounges are the ideal retreat to explore new professional opportunities while relaxing with a cool drink.

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Bring a Friend

Invite your friends and get some great prices on the event!

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Goodie Bag

Treat yourselves with goodie bags that hold great surprises for you!

Our partners

FAQ

At the Absolventenkongress, you will meet a large number of potential employers who will be represented at individual stands and are looking forward to talking to you. Our events not only offer exciting presentations on topics such as application tips, salary negotiations and job hunting, but also practical extras: you can have your CV checked by professionals and have a professional application photo taken - all free of charge.

And of course, there will also be plenty of fun! In addition to goodies and brand products 'to touch' at the company stands, there are event highlights such as a gaming zone, food zone and much more. Our job lounges are the ideal place to explore new career opportunities while you relax with a cold drink.

Many well-known companies and newcomers from various disciplines will be there with their recruiting staff and you can talk to them.

Whether you want to get some general information or are specifically looking for a job - the Absolventenkongress is perfect for your orientation and career choice. Your advantage: you can present yourself much better in face-to-face discussions than in anonymous online searches and job search engines.

Students and graduates from many disciplines are in high demand on the job market today. That's why we can finance ourselves 100 percent through the participating companies, who (rightly ;)) see the events as a perfect platform to establish themselves as an employer brand and fill vacant entry-level positions with suitable applicants. So yes, it really is all for free - professional photos, CV checks, presentations and entry.

The information you provide during registration is crucial for us to provide you with a personalized and effective experience at the Absolventenkongress. By completing your profile, you help the participating companies to get to know you better and to be able to address you more specifically.

Your details will be printed directly on your name badge, which you will receive at check-in on the day of the event.The QR code under your name allows companies to quickly access your profile and find out more about you. This gives you the unique opportunity to be discovered by potential employers and build your network.

The Absolventenkongress is an event that helps young talents start their careers and provides a platform for job hunting and career orientation. The event is aimed at students, graduates and young professionals with up to five years of professional experience.

No, only people with a valid ticket are allowed to attend the event. You are welcome to bring accompanying persons who are either students, graduates or young professionals with up to five years of professional experience. Take a look at our “Bring a friend” initiative!

You are welcome to invite your friends who are either students, graduates or young professionals with up to five years of professional experience. In order to participate in the campaign, the invited person must also attend the event.

Many participating companies publish their current entry-level jobs in their profiles in advance so that you can search for suitable positions. Even without a suitable job description, you are welcome to stop by the event booth and discuss the career opportunities at the company in general. You can also take the opportunity to secure a talk for a specific job!

As you have already gained professional experience, you unfortunately no longer count as a young professional for the purposes of the event.

Make the most of your Absolventenkongress profile: do the employer check and find suitable companies. Secure fixed appointments at the event and find out in advance about entry-level jobs, corporate culture and benefits of the participating companies. Companies can also contact you in advance, so check your profile inbox regularly. As soon as the program is online, you can also make a note of presentations here. You can find new highlights regularly on our website - it's worth taking a look!