OBA St. Gallen

The OBA – Eastern Switzerland Education Fair – is a leading platform for educational and career orientation in Eastern Switzerland. Since its founding in 1994, it has become an essential meeting place for anyone looking to actively shape their professional future. The name “OBA” stands for Ostschweizer Bildungsmesse and highlights both the regional focus and the wide variety of educational opportunities brought together at this event. Each year, usually at the end of August or beginning of September, the fair opens its doors at the modern and centrally located Olma Messen St.Gallen exhibition center. Organization and management are handled by the experienced team at Olma Messen St.Gallen.

With around 140 exhibitors from various sectors – including crafts, technology, healthcare, IT, education, and creative professions – the OBA offers a comprehensive range of opportunities. In addition to information on training, further education, and careers, the fair features numerous interactive stations, live demonstrations, and insights into current key topics. Each year, a new focus theme is chosen, giving visitors special perspectives. The special exhibitions – on topics such as building technology, healthcare professions, floristry, or digitalization – turn the fair into a true experience.

One of the OBA’s greatest strengths is its offering of individual guidance and practical orientation tools. Whether for school leavers, students, adults seeking further education, or people considering a career change, the fair provides targeted information, personal consultations, and specialized tests to support decision-making. Most visitors come from Eastern Switzerland and the surrounding regions and benefit from the close cooperation between educational institutions, the local economy, and the community.

The Olma Messen St.Gallen exhibition center stands out for its modern infrastructure, central location, and excellent accessibility by public transport and car. As a result, visiting the OBA is not only a valuable opportunity for orientation and inspiration but also an enjoyable and straightforward experience in the heart of St. Gallen.

The OBA will take place on 4 days from Thursday, 27. August to Sunday, 30. August 2026 in St. Gallen.