katapult Recklinghausen

The Katapult Fair is an annual trade and public exhibition with a clear focus on careers, education, and professional development. It takes place at the Ruhrfestspielhaus in Recklinghausen – a renowned event venue in the heart of the northern Ruhr region. Not only is it architecturally impressive, but it is also easily accessible by both car and public transportation.

The name Katapult symbolises the powerful boost the fair offers its visitors on their career paths – propelling people toward new opportunities, perspectives, and stages of life. The fair is organized by Red Braid Marketing GmbH, a company with many years of experience and a strong network that brings together key players from business, education, and society.

Once a year, the Ruhrfestspielhaus transforms into a vibrant hub for anyone seeking orientation, further education, or a professional fresh start. The fair addresses a wide audience – from school pupils and university students to career starters, as well as experienced professionals and executives looking to realign or advance their careers. The 50+ generation is also expressly invited to explore new professional paths.

Thematically, the Katapult Fair covers a broad spectrum. It offers concrete information on apprenticeships, degree programs – including dual study options – and various opportunities for continuing professional education. One of its key strengths lies in the direct exchange with employers, universities, training institutions, and organizations – making it a true recruitment hotspot and career accelerator. The range of offerings includes academic and vocational training programs, career orientation tools, and specialized training in fields such as technology, healthcare, social services, administration, retail, and industry.

A strong focus is placed on collaboration with local and regional businesses, institutions, and educational providers. In this way, the fair becomes a showcase of the region’s economic and educational strengths while making a sustainable contribution to securing skilled labor in the Ruhr area.

Exhibitors represent a wide variety of sectors – including industry, crafts, commerce, IT, healthcare, public service, and social institutions – reflecting the full range of professional opportunities. Visitors benefit not only from this diversity but also from special highlights such as career coaching, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

The Katapult Fair in Recklinghausen is part of a broader fair concept: in addition to the Ruhr region, the format is also hosted in cities like Frankenthal, Oberhausen, and Landau in the Palatinate – always with a strong regional connection and a consistently high standard of quality.

Whether at the start of a career or during a professional transition, the Katapult Fair offers a unique platform for personal and professional development – practice-oriented, dialogue-driven, and future-focused. The Ruhrfestspielhaus in Recklinghausen impresses not only with its central location but also with its modern infrastructure and welcoming atmosphere – an ideal setting to get inspired, explore new directions, and take the next step in your career.

The katapult will take place on Tuesday, 02. December 2025 in Recklinghausen.