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02.12. to 04.12.2026

BeSt Innsbruck

Date

02.-04.12.2026

Opening Hours

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Messe Innsbruck

(Hall B0/B1)

The BeSt – the Fair for Careers, Studies and further Education is Austria's Largest Career and Educational Fair in Innsbruck

Career and Educational Fair

BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

Austria’s largest career and educational fair in Innsbruck. The BeSt (the catchy abbreviation stands for “Beruf, Studium und Weiterbildung” [Career, Studies and Further Education]) is organized by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and the Austrian Public Employment Service and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2016. In 2022, the large career and educational fair was represented for the 17th time in the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck – the extensive program is primarily aimed at young people and young adults who are looking for the right career and educational path. But the event can also be helpful for their parents. After all, especially in today’s age, there is a wealth of training and further education opportunities, which can quickly become overwhelming in everyday life.

Diverse Topics and Offers

The BeSt covers a broad spectrum of topics and adapts to the individual needs of the visitors. In addition to general information on apprenticeships, Matura (high school diploma) and studies, the fair offers targeted insights into professional fields and degree programs. Topics such as stays abroad, financial support opportunities, labor law issues or starting a business are also in focus. This versatile offer makes the BeSt an indispensable event for all those who want to develop professionally and in terms of education.

Lectures, Workshops and Personal Advice

The fair offers the more than 25,000 expected visitors far more than just information stands. Exciting lectures, interactive workshops and lively discussions cover topics such as application processes, youth coaching, studies abroad and new career paths. The focus is on personal advice and active participation – from hands-on activities to concrete assistance for individual questions. This interactive format makes the BeSt particularly valuable for all those who are looking for practical support.

A Fixture in the Tyrolean Event Calendar

The BeSt, which takes place every two years in the Innsbruck Messehalle, has long been established as an indispensable event. It offers young people and their relatives well-founded support in choosing a career and education. With its broad program, the BeSt contributes to creating orientation and perspectives in an increasingly complex educational and working world.

SoWi-Holding

Organization of the
BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

The BeSt (fair for career, studies and further education) is organized by SoWi-Holding on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and the Austrian Public Employment Service at the university locations Innsbruck and Klagenfurt.

The SoWi-Holding (founded in 1985) has more than 30 years of experience in the dialogue between theory and practice, university and business. After the PINN career days, which were organized with great success by the SoWi-Holding from 1999 to 2003, the career & competence has been held in Innsbruck since 2008 and the master lounge since 2016.

We got to know many prospective candidates and were able to present our career opportunities.

Matteo Berger,

PLETZER Group

The BeSt trade fair in Innsbruck focuses heavily on jobs and on drawing attention to our apprenticeship opportunities.

Thomas Schrott,

MPREIS Warenvertriebs GmbH

The interest at the BeSt fair was very good. We had exchanges with young people from all over Tyrol.

Florian Triendl,

INNIO

The BeSt is a really great opportunity [...] There is a lot of activity at the fair.

Angelika Alp-Hoskowetz ,

Sozialministeriumservice

Die BeSt is very, very important for AMS Tirol.

Sigrid Gastl,

AMS Tirol

BeSt is a great platform where we can present ourselves in a big way.

Elisabeth Formanek,

Student Advisory Service University of Innsbruck

For us, the BeSt means: getting in contact with young people [...] acquiring apprentices.

Florian Kampl ,

Innsbruck Transport Authority (IVB)

Fair Participation and Registration

Would you like to present your company at 02.12. to 04.12.2026 at the BeSt Innsbruck? Then we would be happy to send you the participation options with detailed information about the fair or you can register right away.

Your Contacts

Florian Brunner

Management
SoWi-Holding GmbH

info@sowiholding.at
+43 (0) 664 194 59 89

Matthias Penz

Management
SoWi-Holding GmbH

info@sowiholding.at
+43 (0) 660 355 255 4

Our Education, Job, and Career Fairs

Your Professional Partner

BeSt Innsbruck

The BeSt – the Fair for Careers, Studies and further Education is Austria's Largest Career and Educational Fair in Innsbruck

BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

Diverse Topics and Offers

Lectures, Workshops and Personal Advice

A Fixture in the Tyrolean Event Calendar

Organization of the
BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

Fair Participation and Registration

Your Contacts

Florian Brunner

Matthias Penz

Our Education, Job, and Career Fairs

Your Professional Partner

BeSt Innsbruck

The BeSt – the Fair for Careers, Studies and further Education is Austria's Largest Career and Educational Fair in Innsbruck

BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

Diverse Topics and Offers

Lectures, Workshops and Personal Advice

A Fixture in the Tyrolean Event Calendar

Organization of the BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education

Fair Participation and Registration

Your Contacts

Florian Brunner

Matthias Penz

Organization of the
BeSt – Fair for Career, Studies and further Education