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Career Festival at VDNH
22
May
Date
22 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, 10:00–20:00
Venue
Expo Center of Ukraine, Національний Експоцентр України, М01
Kyiv, Ukraine
📝 Useful Information
The second Career Festival (Фестиваль кар'єри) is scheduled to take place at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH) in Kyiv from May 21 to 24, 2026. Organized by VDNH in partnership with Work.ua, it is considered the largest career event in Ukraine.
The festival serves as a massive networking hub for job seekers, students, and employers across various sectors, including IT, finance, logistics, and agriculture.
Confirmed participants for the 2026 event include major brands and organizations such as:
For updates and registration for group tours, you can follow the official Career Festival Facebook or Instagram pages.
Event Details
What to Expect
Participating Organizations
•Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH)
•Dates: Thursday, May 21 – Sunday, May 24, 2026.
•Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on weekdays; 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on weekends.
•Location: Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH), 1 Akademika Glushkova Ave, Kyiv.
•Cost: Free entry for all visitors.
•Theme: "Online vs. Offline"—exploring the balance between digital and physical work formats.
•Four Opportunity Tracks: The event is structured around four main areas:
•Employers & Business: Direct contact with dozens of companies and international brands.
•Professional & Higher Education: Presentations from top universities like Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) and Kyiv Aviation Institute (KAI).
•Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI)
•Kyiv Aviation Institute (KAI)
•K-12 Education: A dedicated zone behind Pavilion #1 for parents to choose schools, kindergartens, and extracurricular activities.
•Career Counseling: Professional guidance for those looking to change career paths.
•Key Features & Zones:
•Career Cafe: A new space offering free consultations with HR experts, psychologists, and mentors.
•Mental Recharge Zone: A quiet area to manage anxiety before interviews or take a break from networking.
•150+ Events: Includes lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and express interviews.
•Interactive Exhibits: Participants like Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) often feature VR-simulators to experience different professions firsthand.
•Retail & Finance: monobank, JYSK Ukraine, PUMA, Inditex (Zara, Bershka), Oshchadbank, and Silpo.
•Tech & Services: Vodafone Ukraine, PwC Ukraine, Adidas, and Modern Expo.
•Vodafone Ukraine
•Social & NGOs: IOM Ukraine, Teach For Ukraine, and the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
•Teach For Ukraine
•Olena Zelenska Foundation
Updated at 22 Mar 2026