The VDI Nachrichten Recruiting Day in Darmstadt is a prestigious career fair, specifically aimed at engineers and IT specialists who are looking for new professional opportunities. The fair’s name derives from its organizer, VDI Verlag GmbH, with “VDI” standing for "Verein Deutscher Ingenieure" (Association of German Engineers). The event highlights the significance of this esteemed association in the German engineering and IT landscape. The Darmstadtium in Darmstadt serves as the venue. VDI Verlag GmbH offers not only a platform for companies and potential employees but also a variety of additional services and program items. Key themes of the fair include career opportunities, networking possibilities, and further education options for engineers and IT specialists. Specific job vacancies are showcased, along with career counseling services and a review of application documents. A special highlight of the VDI Nachrichten Recruiting Day is the free participation, which facilitates access to renowned companies and attractive career opportunities for all attendees. Exhibitors from a wide range of industries, from IT to mechanical engineering, are in search of fresh talent, experienced engineers, and technical managerial staff. The fair is not only of great importance to Darmstadt but also to all of Germany. It is part of a series of career fairs held annually in various German cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Stuttgart. The VDI nachrichten Recruiting Tag will take place on Friday, 07. November 2025 in Darmstadt.