Unter dem Motto „Navigate your future.“ treffen an diesem Tag Studierende, Absolvent:innen, Promovierende sowie Postdocs auf (über-)regionale Top-Arbeitgebende.
New on campus!
Be part of the hustle and bustle at the University of Potsdam on April 28, 2026 and present your company for the first time at the new kømpass career fair.
Under the motto „Navigate your future.“ students, graduates, doctoral candidates, and postdocs will meet top (supra)regional employers on this day.
What makes it special for you as a company:
- You can look forward to meeting students from all disciplines in person.
- The fair takes place where knowledge grows—right on campus!
- Campus Golm as the epicenter of natural sciences and a talent factory for STEM and teaching.
Become an exhibitor for 2026 now!
Secure your spot at the first kømpass career fair in spring 2026.
To the booking
Everyone is welcome to join—no registration required!
The trade show is free for all attendees and can be visited without prior registration.
About the programAll information at a glance
When?
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration deadline for exhibitors: 15.03.2026
Where?
Campus II Golm of the University of Potsdam | Building 26 | Foyer
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25
Organizer
Target groups:
- Alumni
- international students
- Doctoral candidates and postdocs
- interested visitors from other universities in the region
Meet highly qualified students from the following fields:
- Computer Science & Computational Science
- Biology & Biochemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Earth sciences
- Environmental Sciences & Geography
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Health sciences
- Linguistics
- Bildung- und Erziehungswissenschaften
- Teaching profession
The focus will be on open discussions at the
exhibition stands on the following topics:
- Ways to gain practical experience during your studies – for example, through internships, working student positions, or job shadowing.
- Opportunities for direct career entry, for example through trainee programs or entry-level positions.
Program
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Time | Duration | Location | Keynote | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 13:52 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 13:52 | 10:00 | ‘15 | House 26 R 0.76 |
Welcome & Opening of the Trade Show Wolfgang Hadlich (UP Transfer GmbH), Stefan Frerichs (Stadt Potsdam) |
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| 2 | 10:30 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
Starting a business while in college Startup Service der Universität Potsdam |
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| 3 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:04 | Kompass_Admin | 27/04/2026 17:01 | 10:30 | ‘240 | Meeting place: advertising column (Corner House 27/28) |
Portfolio photo shoots Career Service Fotografinnen: Corina Altena & Nina Tschirner |
No professional photo for LinkedIn or your next application yet? Let’s change that! Between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., the University of Potsdam’s Career Service will be offering free professional photo shoots for students as part of the fair. Be sure to book your slot in advance using the link. The meeting point is the Career Service info stand. A quick tip on what to wear: it’s best to avoid small, busy patterns, large logos, and bold prints. We’re looking forward to seeing you! |
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| 4 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:05 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:05 | 11:00 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
Master Your Future: Real World Tech Experience Potsdam SAP SE Referent:innen: Björn Wulfmeyer & Constance Schoch |
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| 5 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:05 | Kompass_Admin | 27/04/2026 16:49 | 11:30 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
Water moves Potsdam—and maybe soon your career too Energie & Wasser Potsdam |
In this keynote, we’ll take a look at current projects and day-to-day work in the water sector at EWP. You’ll also learn about opportunities to gain practical experience during your studies—such as working as a student assistant or completing your thesis with the company—and the career prospects that can arise from this for your future entry into the field. |
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| 6 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:06 | Kompass_Admin | 27/04/2026 16:50 | 12:00 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
Create your future: How do I find my dream job? HPI d-school Referent:innen: Dr. Claudia Nicolai und Paola Hintze |
This 20-minute mini workshop uses design thinking principles to help you explore innovative and creative career opportunities based on your expertise, interests, and future skills. Together, we’ll explore different job profi les and make your interests and future skills more visible. Using methods such as synthesis, ideation, and prototyping, we’ll develop new perspectives for your potential career path. 1.Understand: Which job profi les can I apply for with my degree? 2.Empathy: What am I good at? What gives me energy? What are my future skills? 3.Synthesis: Where does my profi le align with potential roles? 4.Ideation: Which 2–3 directions could I explore? 5.Prototype: What concrete step can I take to test one of these directions? Example: Exploring alternative career paths for a marketing degree, such as PR, customer communication, employer branding, market research, or community management. Synthesis statement: I bring … I enjoy working on … Therefore, I could explore … |
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| 7 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:06 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:06 | 12:30 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
First Impressions Based on Body Language Tramendo Referentin: Romy Wassermann |
What if your job interview is already decided before you even take a seat? This talk highlights how you are perceived—and why many people underestimate the impact of their presence, voice, and body language. | More details |
| 8 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:07 | Kompass_Admin | 27/04/2026 16:50 | 13:00 | ‘75 | Meeting place: advertising column (Corner House 27/28) |
Never walk alone – Netwalk for Students Career Service Referentin: Nicole Körner |
Fancy some fresh air and inspiring conversations with fellow students? Led by Nicole Körner, coordinator of the Mentoring Plus Program at the University of Potsdam’s Career Service, this session includes a short walk to the nearby Reiherberg. It’s a great opportunity to exchange ideas about your studies and beyond, meet new people, and kick off the summer semester in an active way. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! This event is open to FLINTA* participants. (The netwalk will be cancelled in case of rain) |
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| 9 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:07 | Kompass_Admin | 23/04/2026 14:07 | 14:30 | ‘20 | House 26 R 0.76 |
With the University of Potsdam abroad International Office Referentin: Elisabeth Borsdorf |
The International Office will present opportunities during the session for how you can undertake a stay abroad during your studies – whether studying in Europe, outside Europe or doing an internship worldwide – there is something for everyone! | More details |
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Trade fair packages
Bronze
- Exhibition stand 2 sqm incl. bar table
- Three job postings on the job wall
- Unternehmensprofil auf der Kømpass-Website
- Company presentation on the LinkedIn channel of the partner group
- Getränkeversorgung + 3 Gutscheine für Foodtruck
Only available for start-up companies!* Price: €250.00
Sold outSilver
- Exhibition stand 4 sqm incl. bar table
- Three job postings on the job wall
- Unternehmensprofil auf der Kømpass-Website
- Company presentation on the LinkedIn channel of the partner group
- Getränkeversorgung + 3 Gutscheine für Foodtruck
Price: €900.00
Sold outGold
- Exhibition stand 6 sqm incl. bar table
- Three job postings on the job wall
- Provides space for exhibition walls, counters, roll-ups, and displays
- Pitch: Brief introduction to the company
- Unternehmensprofil auf der Kømpass-Website
- Company presentation on the LinkedIn channel of the partner group
- Workshop on career insights and job applications
- Getränkeversorgung +
3 Gutscheine für Foodtruck
Price: €1.200.00
Sold outHinweis: Unsere Exklusivpartner erhalten einen Zuschuss von 400,00 Euro auf ihren Messestand, bei Buchung des Silber oder Gold Paketes.
Anmeldeschluss: 15.03.2026
* Als Startups gelten jüngere Unternehmen bis zu 5 Jahre.
Contact
Kathleen Rühmling & Sophie Jacobs
from the Partnerkreis „Industrie & Wirtschaft“
an der Universität Potsdam
We consciously strengthen cooperation between regional companies and our university and bring students and companies in the region together.
0331 - 977 4601
August-Bebel-Straße 89 | 14482 Potsdam
Kerstin Engel from UP Transfer GmbH
“With reliability and creativity, I want to make your trade fair appearance a positive, authentic experience for your participants.”
0331 - 977 1318
Am Neuen Palais 10 | 14469 Potsdam
