katapult Duisburg

The Katapult Fair at the Mercatorhalle in Duisburg is part of a one-day trade fair series held across North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, with a clear focus on careers, education, and personal development. It primarily targets young people at the transition between school and working life, but also appeals to professionals and executives seeking new career opportunities. With its innovative concept, the fair combines guidance, information, and direct interaction—creating a platform where real opportunities for the future take shape.

Organized by m.e.s. Messe & Event Support GmbH, a seasoned provider of audience-specific career and education fairs, Katapult is held regularly at various locations. Among them, the Mercatorhalle in Duisburg stands out as an established venue in the Ruhr region. Located in the heart of the city, the modern event space offers excellent transport connections and an inspiring atmosphere that encourages meaningful exchanges between visitors and exhibitors.

The fair centers around concrete training positions, study programs, and career entry opportunities. Numerous companies, craft businesses, universities, institutions, educational providers, and associations—especially from the Ruhr area, the Rhineland, and the Lower Rhine—showcase their offerings and are available for one-on-one conversations. These direct interactions at the booths provide authentic insights into professions, career paths, and requirements. Close collaboration with local schools ensures that students are well-prepared for their visit.

A special feature of the fair is the free "application portfolio check" offered by the Employment Agency, where application documents are reviewed and optimized by professionals. In addition, the “Regional Lounge” provides a relaxed setting for conversations with local employers—an ideal opportunity to begin building a professional network.

As a central point of contact for career orientation, vocational training, and academic study, the Katapult Fair offers not only a wealth of information but also tangible opportunities. It is far more than a conventional fair—it is a hands-on forum for taking the next step in one’s educational or professional journey. Anyone ready to leap into the future will find the right inspiration, contacts, and opportunities here—personal, locally rooted, and highly relevant.

The katapult will take place on Tuesday, 06. October 2026 in Duisburg.