ITS.CONNECT
THE COMPANY CONTACT FAIR FOR IT SECURITY
May 7, 2026
It’s a match! Since 2008, ITS.Connect has been bringing together a wide range of companies and students in the field of IT security.
As the largest and oldest training institution for IT security, with nearly 1,000 students, Ruhr University Bochum holds a pioneering and leading position in Europe — half of all IT security graduates in Germany study with us.
This makes ITS.Connect the ideal platform for companies to meet IT security talents — and for talents to connect with companies.
At a Glance
When?
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
Where?
RUB Event Center (Veranstaltungszentrum, how to get there)
For whom?
For students, doctoral candidates, and graduates of IT security and related fields
Find the job that truly suits you – we’re serving you over 50 companies on a silver platter, all eager to meet you in person and answer your questions.
✓ meet experts from ITS departments, ask questions about working life, and discuss the latest IT security topics with them
✓get to know the companies personally and find the job that suits you, whether it’s an internship, part-time job, thesis project, or direct entry
✓ use ITS.Connect as a career springboard and make important contacts
✓ spend an exciting day on the RUB campus with delicious, free catering, interesting people, and lots of giveaways
✓ free application photos
✓ pre-fair training with the RUB Career Service: Make ITS.Connect your career springboard
Starting in March 2026, you can register here for the next ITS.Connect!
Are you looking for talented young professionals for your company? Would you like to present yourself to our students as an attractive employer? ITS.Connect offers the perfect opportunity to do so!
✓ Established company contact fair, specialized in IT security
✓ Get to know your specific target group: Around 400–500 students of IT security and related fields regularly attend the fair
✓ Well-prepared students thanks to fair training, a fair catalog, and the prior publication of job postings — helping your company leave a lasting impression
✓ A day at the RUB campus with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious catering
Have we sparked your interest?
Interested in participating in the next ITS.Connect? Great! Simply fill out the non-binding contact form, and we’ll conveniently send you all the information about the upcoming ITS.Connect. as soon as the concept has been finalized. The ITS.Connect 2026 takes place on May 07.
