kood/Connect Technical talent discovery event on March 4, 2027 in kood/Jõhvi
kood/Connect, now in its 6th year, is dedicated to bridging the gap between tech talent and the industry in a job fair format.
It features a bustling booth area where attendees can meet companies, a scheduled timeslot for students and alumni to showcase their skills, and a separate chill lounge area for casual networking and refreshments.
Described by an industry representative: “The event had a very positive atmosphere, with students highly motivated to network, ask meaningful questions, and talk about the learning process and their visions for the future.”
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Why join kood/Connect?
- Access top talent: With 700+ students and alumni invited, you’ll meet a diverse range of tech talent – from aspiring software developers taking their first steps in tech to alumni already excelling in their first tech roles.
- Whether you’re hiring for internships or full-time positions, or simply looking to introduce your company for future opportunities, kood/Connect is the perfect platform
- Showcase your brand: Your logo will be prominently featured in all our kood/Connect communications, including social media, our homepage, newsletters, and more – reaching an audience of 12 000.
- Gain valuable insights: Get a first-hand understanding of the expectations and priorities of future tech talent, helping you stay ahead in attracting and retaining the best in the industry
New in 2027!
Bring your real-world challenge – students will take it on, build solutions, and showcase their demos at the event
Companies can submit their challenge one month in advance, no later than February 27. During this time, students form teams and prepare their solutions for the kood/Connect. Presentations take place during a 3-hour window at the company’s booth area, where an additional table is provided. Each company can have up to 6 teams, with 15 minutes for presenting and 15 minutes for Q&A per team.
Companies must pre-register if they wish to offer a challenge
Who are the students?
- Average age 29
- 33 different nationalities
- 22% of the community are women
- AI-Ready Product Engineers – proficient in front- and back-end technologies who work well in teams
- Technically strong
- Various professional backgrounds ranging from healthcare, education, sports, sales to IT
What is included?
- Booth space
- A dedicated spot for your team (preferably including technical and HR roles) in our demo area to showcase your organisation (furniture and monitors available on request).
- Power outlets, possibility to add custom solutions
- Present technical challenges of your company
- Backstage to recharge & refreshments
- Kitchen area, free parking and elevator for easy access.
Participation fee
Standard price: 1300€ + VAT
Early bird offer (until 18.01.2026): 1000€ + VAT
Organisations with existing partner agreements: 0€
Organisations with previous partner agreements: 700€ + VAT
Governmental institutions: 700€ + VAT
Ready to /connect?
Next kood/Connect is on March 4, 2027.
Write to our Talent Manager Karmen Tigas (karmen@kood.tech)
