Dates

    22 Jan 2027

    City / country

    Schweinfurt, Germany

    Venue

    tectake ARENA Wurzburg

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The parentum Schweinfurt 2027 is a key event for students and parents, focusing on career choices and educational opportunities.

    It will take place on January 22, 2027, at the tectake ARENA Wurzburg, providing a platform for direct interactions between educational institutions and young individuals.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event Focus: parentum Schweinfurt 2027 is a regional career-orientation fair for school students and their parents.
    2. 2Date And Location: The fair takes place on 22 January 2027 at tectake ARENA Wurzburg.
    3. 3Organiser: IfT Institut fuer Talententwicklung GmbH runs the parentum series of regional education and career fairs.
    4. 4Visitor Value: School leavers compare universities, vocational training and apprenticeship routes face to face with advisers.
    5. 5Exhibitor Mix: Universities, vocational schools, employers and counselling services meet pupils and parents across a single show day.

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain valuable insights into various educational options, meet representatives from schools and universities, and participate in informative discussions about career paths. Date And Location: The fair takes place on 22 January 2027 at tectake ARENA Wurzburg. Visitor Value: School leavers compare universities, vocational training and apprenticeship routes face to face with advisers.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their educational programs, engage directly with prospective students and parents, and enhance their visibility in the education sector. Exhibitor Mix: Universities, vocational schools, employers and counselling services meet pupils and parents across a single show day. The parentum fairs are crucial for connecting students with potential educational paths and career opportunities, fostering informed decision-making for their.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    School students aged 14-20 choosing between academic study and apprenticeship paths
    Parents and guardians accompanying school leavers to compare education options
    Upper-secondary pupils preparing for university entry or vocational qualification
    Career and study advisers from secondary schools supporting subject and route choices
    Apprenticeship seekers looking for regional employer and training offers
    Students exploring dual-study programmes at universities and universities of applied sciences
    School leavers researching internships, work placements and gap-year options
    Teachers coordinating career-orientation weeks and work-experience programmes

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Universities and universities of applied sciences recruiting undergraduates
    Vocational training centres and technical colleges presenting dual training pathways
    Apprenticeship-providing companies from regional industry and skilled trades
    Chambers of commerce, industry and crafts running advisory stands
    Educational consultants and study-abroad advisers
    Public employment and education agencies
    Non-profit education and youth programmes
    Private academies, language schools and tutoring providers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Study programmes - bachelor, master and dual-study options presented by universities
    Apprenticeship places - company training schemes in industry and skilled trades
    Vocational training - technical college and dual-system pathways for school leavers
    Career counselling - one-to-one guidance on study, training and career choice
    Internships and work placements - short practical options for pupils
    Gap-year and volunteering - structured year-out and service programmes
    Study finance - scholarships, funding and student support advice
    Language and tutoring - private course and exam preparation providers
    Application support - CV, cover letter and interview coaching
    Regional employers - local companies recruiting school leavers

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    tectake ARENA Wurzburg

    Wurzburg, Germany

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    IfT Institut für Talententwicklung GmbH

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Last edition

    2026

    unknown

    This edition

    2027

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The parentum Schweinfurt 2027 is a key event for students and parents, focusing on career choices and educational opportunities. It will take place on January 22, 2027, at the tectake ARENA Wurzburg, providing a platform for direct interactions between educational institutions and young individuals. The parentum fairs are crucial for connecting students with potential educational paths and career opportunities, fostering informed decision-making for their future. Join us at parentum Schweinfurt 2027 on.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include School students aged 14-20 choosing between academic study and apprenticeship paths, Parents and guardians accompanying school leavers to compare education options, Upper-secondary pupils preparing for university entry or vocational qualification, Career and study advisers from secondary schools supporting subject and route choices. Event Focus: parentum Schweinfurt 2027 is a regional career-orientation fair for school students and their parents. Date And Location: The fair takes place.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their educational programs, engage directly with prospective students and parents, and enhance their visibility in the education sector. The parentum fairs are crucial for connecting students with potential educational paths and career opportunities, fostering informed decision-making for their future. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Universities and colleges, Vocational training centers, Educational consultants. Exhibitor categories include.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Main-Franconia (Unterfranken), Bavaria, Germany — Würzburg/Schweinfurt corridor

    Why it matters

    parentum is one of Germany's largest career-orientation fair series for pupils and parents, run by IfT Institut für Talententwicklung. The Würzburg edition concentrates regional employers, vocational-training providers, universities and chambers of commerce into a single hall, giving companies in Main-Franconia a direct channel to school leavers at a point when Germany faces a pronounced shortage of apprentices and skilled workers (Fachkräftemangel).

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Würzburg city centre / near Hauptbahnhof
    Mid-range
    Würzburg city centre / Hauptbahnhof
    Premium
    Würzburg city centre / riverside

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 12–20 taxi estimate
    Best forWürzburg Hauptbahnhof → tectake ARENA Würzburg

    About 10–15 minutes off-peak; allow longer at fair opening time.

    public_transit

    Estimated costEUR 3–4 single ticket (VVM/WVV zone fare estimate)
    Best forWürzburg city centre → tectake ARENA Würzburg (tram/bus)

    Local tram and bus lines serve the arena district; check the VVM journey planner for the closest stop.

    rideshare

    Estimated costEUR 12–25 rideshare estimate
    Best forWürzburg city centre / station → venue

    Uber/Bolt availability in Würzburg is limited relative to larger cities; confirm in-app before relying on it.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser

    Visa-free entry applies to EU/EEA nationals and a wide list of third countries (e.g. UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan) for stays up to 90 days; always verify your own nationality on the Federal Foreign Office portal.

    No ATA Carnet guidance is published for this fair; exhibitors shipping stand materials should confirm customs procedures with German customs directly.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    January in Würzburg/Schweinfurt is cold and often overcast, with daytime highs around 3–4°C and night-time lows near -2 to -3°C, plus periodic rain and occasional snow. Expect short daylight hours (dark by around 17:00) and pack warm layers, a waterproof coat and sturdy footwear for walking between the station, hotels and tectake ARENA Würzburg.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Punctuality

    Punctuality is expected in Germany; arrive at the fair at opening time and keep scheduled counselling or meeting slots precisely.

    Tipping

    Restaurant tipping is typically around 5–10%; state the total you wish to pay when handing over cash or card.

    Dress and greetings

    Business-casual is appropriate for exhibitors; greet with a handshake and use the formal 'Sie' until invited to use first names. Student visitors dress casually.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: PVG

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Wurzburg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Germany is in the Schengen Area. EU/EEA nationals and many other nationalities (e.g. UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea) can enter for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for fair visits and business meetings. Other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa applied for before travel at a German embassy/consulate: adults pay EUR 90 (children 6–12 EUR 45, under 6 free), with standard processing of about 15 calendar days (may extend to 45). Exhibitors should confirm the correct category (business vs. tourism) and any A1/registration requirements with the consulate.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Entry for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, fair visits and business meetings; a valid passport and travel-purpose evidence may be requested at the border. Apply at the German embassy/consulate or an authorised centre before travel; children 6–12 pay EUR 45, under 6 free. Exhibitors should confirm the correct business-purpose category.

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: PVG Airport (PVG); SHA Airport (SHA). Allow road or rail time to tectake ARENA Wurzburg; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near tectake ARENA Wurzburg: Würzburg city centre / near Hauptbahnhof: B&B Hotel Würzburg, ibis budget Würzburg; Würzburg city centre / Hauptbahnhof: Motel One Würzburg, Hotel Würzburger Hof; Würzburg city centre / riverside: Maritim Hotel Würzburg, Hotel Rebstock Würzburg.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Wurzburg; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to tectake ARENA Wurzburg.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at tectake ARENA Wurzburg; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: January 2027

    Temperature: About -3°C to +4°C in January (daytime highs around 3–4°C, night-time lows near -2 to -3°C).

    Seasonality: Winter conditions: frequent overcast days with periodic rain and occasional snow, roughly 40–50 mm precipitation in January and short daylight hours.

    Packing: January in Würzburg/Schweinfurt is cold and often overcast, with daytime highs around 3–4°C and night-time lows near -2 to -3°C, plus periodic rain and occasional snow. Expect short daylight hours (dark by around 17:00) and pack warm layers, a waterproof coat and sturdy footwear for walking between

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Friday 22 January 2027 (the only show day)

    parentum Würzburg is a single-day career-orientation fair on the published 22 January 2027 date, so there is no second show day to fall back on. Arrive at opening to secure counselling slots and quieter early access to the priority stands, and keep the afternoon for stage talks and follow-up conversations before the arena closes.

    12

    Confirm the event date, venue and organiser details — parentum Schweinfurt 2027 runs on 22 January 2027 at tectake ARENA Wurzburg; verify details on erfolg-im-beruf.de before planning travel.

    11

    Check registration and ticket requirements — Register interest or download your visitor ticket through erfolg-im-beruf.de ahead of the fair.

    10

    Book travel to the venue city — Compare rail connections and road routes to Wurzburg and confirm the arena address on the organiser site.

    9

    Reserve accommodation near the venue — Book a hotel within easy reach of tectake ARENA Wurzburg for the night before the fair.

    8

    Download the exhibitor list — Shortlist the universities, vocational schools and companies you most want to meet.

    7

    Review the programme and stage timetable — Mark talks on study choice, apprenticeships and application tips that fit your interests.

    6

    Prepare questions for advisers — Write down subject interests, grades and open questions to raise at the counselling stands.

    5

    Draft or update your CV — Bring printed copies and a digital version for university and company stands.

    4

    Plan your route inside the hall — Map stands on the hall plan so you cover priority exhibitors first.

    3

    Pack documents and materials — Take ID, CV copies, transcripts and a notebook for collecting contact details.

    2

    Check the weather and dress code — January in the region is cold; plan warm layers and comfortable shoes for walking the hall.

    1

    Confirm final travel and badge collection — Recheck departure times, parking or station transfers and where badges are issued on arrival.

    Side trips

    3

    Würzburg Residenz and Court Gardens

    Marienberg Fortress

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Networking spots

    3

    Fair entrance and information lounge

    tectake ARENA Würzburg main foyer

    Best first stop for the hall plan, programme leaflet and to arrange counselling slots.

    Counselling and advice zone

    Dedicated Beratung area within the exhibitor hall

    Booked 1:1 slots with vocational and study advisors; arrive with specific questions to make the most of short sessions.

    Chamber and university stand clusters

    IHK/HWK and university stands in the main hall

    Natural meeting points for teachers, recruiters and training managers; useful for follow-up contact exchange.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visa_fee

    visitor · standard

    EUR 90 / per person

    official

    hotel

    visitor · mid-range

    EUR 90–150 / per night

    estimate

    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    EUR 50–85 / per day

    estimate

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You or your child are choosing a training or study path and want face-to-face advice from employers, universities and chambers in one hall.

    Best for

    Students and parents comparing dual vocational training (duale Ausbildung), university and gap-year options, plus teachers and career counsellors accompanying school groups.

    Min. budget

    $480.00

    Timeline

    Same-day visit is realistic for regional visitors; book rail and hotel 4–8 weeks ahead if travelling from outside Bavaria.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Single-day event: no second date if you miss 22 January 2027.

    exhibit

    You need regional talent-pipeline visibility and direct face time with students and parents at relatively low cost.

    Best for

    Vocational training companies, universities, IHK/HWK chambers and gap-year providers recruiting school leavers from Main-Franconia.

    Min. budget

    $2,500.00

    Timeline

    Reserve a stand 4–6 months ahead and prepare materials 6–8 weeks before the fair.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Booth/stand packages are not published on the official domain — request the IfT exhibitor rate card directly.

    Audience skews toward under-18 students and parents rather than B2B buyers.

    skip

    Your target audience is not school leavers, parents or educational institutions.

    Best for

    Vendors whose products do not target students, parents or schools, and B2B industrial buyers.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

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