Career fairs are one of the most important channels for recruiting workers worldwide. In Germany alone, up to 3,000 such fairs take place every year. Nevertheless, these events are often frighteningly analog: printed job walls, print catalogs and PDF order forms are standard and prevent the full potential from being realized. This is exactly where our startup FairUp comes in.

The team originally started in recruitment, but after a year of visiting trade fairs, they realized that there was a blatant lack of digitalization. International specialists in particular face major hurdles: material is almost exclusively available in German, which puts them at a clear disadvantage.

The FairUp team is therefore developing a software solution that brings career fairs into the digital age. Trade fair operators can organize and market their events more efficiently, while exhibitors can not only plan and book with precision, but also use the entire candidate pool of the trade fair before, during and after the event. At the same time, the platform offers talents barrier-free access to information in various languages, the opportunity to book appointments, and personalized job recommendations from a digital recruiter.