UPWARD Berlin

UPWARD is a specialized career fair specifically aimed at students, graduates and young professionals, providing them with direct, practical access to the job market. Its name reflects the concept: the “UPWARD” brings together graduates and employers in a compact format that combines career opportunities, guidance and personal networking.

In Berlin, the event takes place annually at the Uber Eats Music Hall, a modern venue in the heart of the capital whose central, well-connected location provides an ideal setting for a dynamic careers event. The UPWARD is organised by Staufenbiel Institut GmbH, one of Germany’s leading providers of career services, which has spent many years successfully connecting emerging academic talent with employers.

The fair focuses on key career topics such as entry-level roles, internships, graduate trainee programmes, final-year projects and direct hires. Employers not only showcase current vacancies but also present their corporate culture, development opportunities and expectations of candidates. This is complemented by a wide range of services that add tangible value to the visitor experience, including one-to-one coaching, expert CV reviews, professional application photos, as well as talks and hands-on workshops. A particular highlight is the opportunity for direct “real talk” with recruiters, offering candid insights into recruitment processes and career paths. In addition, innovative matching technologies help connect visitors with suitable employers in a targeted way.

The event has a strong link to Berlin, one of Europe’s leading centres for business and innovation. The city attracts companies from a broad spectrum of sectors, including IT and tech, consulting, industry, finance, media and start-ups. Many of these organisations exhibit at the fair and actively seek new talent. As a result, the audience is equally diverse: alongside students from all disciplines, the event is particularly popular with graduates and early-career professionals from business, technical and creative fields.

UPWARD is not a standalone event but part of an established series held in several German cities, including Stuttgart and Hamburg. Each event combines regional characteristics with a consistent standard of quality. This nationwide presence underscores the fair’s importance as a key platform for launching a career in Germany.

Finally, the UPWARD impresses not only through its content but also through its venue: the Uber Eats Music Hall is exceptionally well connected to public transport and easily accessible by suburban rail, underground and bus. This makes attending the event straightforward and convenient—another reason why, for many, it represents an important step towards their career.

The UPWARD will take place on Thursday, 02. July 2026 in Berlin.