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POLITICO’s EU Studies & Career Fair is an annual two-day meeting point for
international students, young professionals, universities and institutions to
promote studies and careers in EU studies, International Relations, Political
Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Policy, Public Affairs and Law.
The event takes place every year at the very heart of Europe, Brussels and
gathers over 900 visitors.
The 21st edition
For its 21st edition the EU Studies & Career Fair is returning to Brussels on
February 14-15, 2020.
The fairs presents the entire catalogue of undergraduate and postgraduate
programs (including for example, exchange programs and summer schools)
offered by a large number of the world’s best universities as well as career
opportunities.
The program also includes orientation seminars, workshops, CV-checks and
personalized meetings with top companies.
ABOUT
Saturday, February 15 - Exhibition day: The exhibition day features a open doors
studies and career exhibition fair. Running from 10 AM to 4 PM, the program
includes meeting with university and company representatives, seminars,
workshops and networking activities. Registration for the exhibition day is free,
accessible to all and will open in November 2019.
Friday, February 14 - Introduction day: the introduction day gathers 200 selected
students and young professionals and features an exclusive visit to the EU
institutions, a mentorship program with EU affairs professionals and 1-2-1 pre-
arranged meetings with university and company representatives. Registration for
the introduction day is free upon qualification and will open in January 2020.
AT A GLANCE
The EU Studies and
Career Fair provides
qualified guidance and
first-hand information to
students and young
professionals on the
courses and job
opportunities that will
give them the extra
edge in their careers.
Over 750 international visitorswith more expected next year
0 50 100 150
Business
Economics & Finance
EU studies
International Relations/Politics
Journalism & Communication
Law
Public Policy
Field of Study
AUDIENCE PROFILE
55 nationalities53 leading academic institutions6 insightful seminars48 hours of networking
What’s new this year?
• A wider focus for a larger international high-level
audience: the 2020 is rebranded “EU Studies and
Career Fair” and now includes the promotion
of undergraduate and postgraduate programs as
well as EU career opportunities
• A richer program with more networking activities,
inspirational seminars, personalized meetings,
scholarship opportunities, CV checks and career
corners
• A special issue on EU careers including education,
career-related articles, sponsored content and
promotional ads
• A dedicated promotional campaign on
POLITICO’s platforms to advertise your institution’s
milestones throughout the year
NEW IN 2020
= Sponsorship opportunities
AGENDA
Introduction day
Friday, February 14
9:30-11:30 AM
12:00-1:00 PM
1:00-1:30 PM
1:30-4:30 PM
4:30-5:15 PM
5:30-6:30 PM
6:00-8:00 PM
European Institutions presentations – European Parliament and Committee
of the regions
Registration and Networking Lunch
Orientation/Inspiration Seminar
Simultaneous activities
Studies Careers
Pre-arranged and
personalized one-to-one
meetings with
university/company
representatives
Mentor meet-up session
with EU affairs
professionals
(roundtables)
Free line to universities/companies
Students’ networking reception/quiz
Exhibitors’ networking cocktail – offered by POLITICO (upon registration)
Exhibition day
Saturday, February 15
10:00 AM
- 4:30 PM
POLITICO’s 21st EU Studies and Career Fair
eustudiesandcareerfair.eu
Simultaneous exhibitions/activities
Studies Careers
• Meeting with university
representatives
• Orientation seminars
• University workshops
• Erasmus and exchange
programs corner
• Language corner
• Grants and scholarships
corner
• Meeting with company
representatives and
recruiters
• Career workshops
• Candidature corner
• Interactive Career board
• CV Checks
Digital app available onsite
Career Fair issue available onsite
Why partner with us?
• MEET over 900 top international students and young professionals from all over the world and recruit Europe’s next generation of leaders
• ADVERTISE your institution’s programs or job opportunities to Europe’s brightest minds all-year long through the #1 most read and most influential media publication
• POSITION your university or company as a thought leader and enabler at the largest educational and career event for millennials –gen z
• NETWORK and partner with over 60 prestigious institutions and companies.
PARTNER WITH US
Visitors networking Lunch or
Reception/quizz
(Day One)
Host the networking lunch or reception
and engage with the next generation
of European and international leaders.
• 5-minute opening remarks
• Distribution of thought leadership
material
• Brand positioning and onsite visibility
Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings
(Day One)
Host a desk with one of your colleagues
at the pre-arranged 121 meetings session
on Friday afternoon.
You will have the chance to meet up to
15 high-calibre and selected students for
a pre-arranged 15-minute discussion on
your programs and university/company.
The candidates profile will match your
requirements. This activity will be followed
by a 45-minute free line to meet more
candidates.
Mentors Meet up Session
(Day One)
The format is a speed-dating-style
roundtables allowing up to 200 curious
selected candidates to ask European
Affairs professional questions on studies
and careers.
The mentors will also share personal
insight and knowledge regarding the
working life after university.
This highly interactive session is a great
ice-breaker to set up for further
discussions for later on during the Fair.
A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
Sponsorship opportunities Sponsorship opportunities Limited number Sponsorship opportunities Limited numberLimited number
Exhibition stand
(Day Two)
Attend the event with a single or
double exhibition stand on Saturday, February 15
The package includes:
• Participation of 2
representatives(*)• Lunch and drink vouchers for 2
representatives• Wifi and access to the event app
and lead generator• 3 power sockets
• Possibility to bring 1 roll up
(*) a fee will be asked for any extra
representative at the stand. 2
representatives/single stand or 4/double stand
Seminar and Workshop
(Day One or Day Two)
Host a 30-minute orientation/
inspiration seminar on a chosentopic in front of up to 200
attendees in a separate room (Day one).
Host a 20-minute workshop and
present your programs and institution in front of 60-80 students
in a separate room (Day Two)
All participants’ emails will be sharedwith the spotlight host. AV material provided for the activity.
Digital App
This user-friendly tool contains all the
details relating to the fair and information on the universities and
partners attending the event.
Make sure to use to app the generate more leads on site and to
connect with our attendees before and after the event.
Notifications will be sent to our
visitors with information on the event program and our partners’
initiatives.
Reach out directly to our audience and benefit from an enlarged
digital visibility (push notifications/ads).
Special issue on EU Careers
The special issue on EU careers is an
A4 glossy booklet containing
education and career-related
articles, university print ads, jobs
opportunities, traineeships and
internships.
The booklet is distributed to all
attendees. It is also sent to POLITICO
audience including universities,
international partners, European
Studies Centers, language schools,
companies, EU institutions across
Europe and beyond thus ensuring
maximum reach for advertisers.
A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
Sponsorship opportunitiesLimited number
OUR OPTIONS
Exhibiting
• Golden package
• Silver package
• Bronze package
• Exhibition stand
Partnering
• Presenting partner
• Supporting partner
THE BENEFITS FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
o Deliver a 5-min opening remarks ahead of the POLITICO livestreamed seminar on the introduction day + recognition by POLITICO moderator
o Distribution of a thought leadership material at the Fair and in the welcome bags
o Host a workshop during the exhibition day (20 min)
o 1 sponsored content article published in the special issue on EU careers and promoted online
o 1 push notification in the event digital app
o 1 full page advertisement in the special issue on EU careers (and access to the career board on site and online)
BRANDING & VISIBILITY
o Featured as ‘Presenting Partner’ in print and online promotion (emails, flyers, online banners, print ads, …)
o Rotating banner in the event digital app
o Mention in up to 2 marketing messages in POLITICO’s newsletters (Brussels Playbook, London Playbook or Brussels Influence)
o Premium branding throughout the fair’s space
o Targeted social media campaign with the partner’s official handle
o Partner’s logo in the post-event and promotional event video
HIGH LEVEL NETWORKING
o Contact list of opted-in fair registrants for partner’s future outreach
o One single exhibition during the exhibition day (2 representatives)
DEDICATED MEDIA CAMPAIGN
o 1 full page print ad in POLITICO’s newspaper
PARTNERINGOUR PACKAGES
PRESENTING PARTNER
PARTNERINGOUR PACKAGES
SUPPORTING PARTNER
THE BENEFITS FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
o Host a networking session during the introduction day
o Host a workshop during the exhibition day (20 min)
o Recognition during the opening remarks by POLITICO staff (exhibition day)
o Distribution of a thought leadership material at the Fair and in the welcome bags
o 1 push notification in the event digital app
o 1 full page advertisement in the special issue on EU careers (and access to the career board on site and
online)
BRANDING & VISIBILITY
o Featured as ‘Supporting Partner’ in print and online promotion (emails, flyers, online banners, print ads, …)
o Rotating banner in the event digital app
o Mention in 1 marketing message in POLITICO’s newsletters (Brussels Playbook, London Playbook or Brussels
Influence)
o Mention in up to 2 social media insertions on EU Studies and Career Fair online platforms
o Partner’s logo in the post-event and promotional event video
HIGH LEVEL NETWORKING
o One single exhibition during the exhibition day (2 representatives)
DEDICATED MEDIA CAMPAIGN
o 1 half page print ad in POLITICO’s newspaper
EXHIBITINGOUR PACKAGES
Packages Thought leadership Branding and visibility Networking Extra items
Excl. VAT
21%
Host one of the
desks during the
1-2-1 pre-
arranged
meetings
(introduction
day) – 2
representatives
Host a
workshop
during the
exhibition
day (20
min)
1 push
notification
in the event
digital app
1 page
advertisement
in the special
issue on EU
careers
Featured as
“exhibitor” in
print and
online
promotion
Rotating
banner in
the event
digital app
Mention in up
to 2 social
media
insertions on
the EU Studies
and Career Fair
online platforms
Single exhibition
stand on the
exhibition day (2
representatives)
Double exhibition
stand on the
exhibition day (4
representatives)
TV Screen Flyers in the welcome
bags
GOLDEN 32''
SILVER 24’’
BRONZE
STAND ONLY
Double –
Single –
Branding and visibility
Co-branded welcome bags
Online rotating banner and one pushed
notification (digital app)
Half page print ad in the special issue on EU
careers
Full page print ad in the special issue on EU
careers
Article in the special issue on EU careers
Representative at your
stand
Additional representative at your stand (2
foreseen in the basic package with single stand)
Extra audiovisual at your
stand
PC Screen 24 “
TV Screen 32 “
TV Screen 42 “
Stand for screen
Customization of your
stand wallsDigital impressions on the back walls of your stand
EXTRA ITEMS ON REQUEST
PAST EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
“A very relevant event for all universities and institutes offering EU-related academic programs. Well-organized and well-attended” – Institute for European Studies
Watch our video online: https://vimeo.com/319685498
“Well organized fair offering a great opportunity to interact with motivated students” – The University of Essex
“It has been a wonderfully organized event, giving us access to high quality applicants. We will most definitely attend next year. Thank you”. – Peking University HSBC UK Campus
“A great place to meet with prospective students from all over Europe” – ESPOL
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