Date

19 October 2026

With +50 companies and 450 students at the event, the 2026 IED Milano Career Fair created opportunities for young talents to connect with companies and explore the creative industry.

The event included companies and studios from different creative fields, including fashion, design, communication and visual arts. The meetings gave students the chance to present their profiles, learn more about the skills required in different sectors and explore possible career paths.

Building future careers

The Career Fair is part of IED’s career support programme, organised with the Career & Alumni team. The initiative gives students the opportunity to highlight the skills they have developed during their studies and learn more about what companies look for new talent.

These meetings also offer useful advice, help students better understand how to start their careers and build confidence in presenting their profiles to potential employers.

The Participating Companies

The Career Fair brought together companies and studios from different sectors, offering an overview of the opportunities available in the creative industry.

Participating companies included: Adagio Cinema Società Benefit, AKQA, Anima Studios, Bitmama Reply, Bonsaininja Studio, Caffeina, Chora Media, DLM Group, dentsu Italia, Dsquared2, EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani, Ephoto, EssilorLuxottica, Gessi, Giorgio Armani, gruppobea, Gruppo Gattinoni, Hearst Magazines Italia, L’Espresso, Mantero Seta, Max Mara Fashion Group, Mytheresa, NTT DATA, Oniverse, Outdoora, PCMV Architetti Associati, Publicis Groupe, RBA Design, Rimadesio, Sambonet Paderno Industrie, Sky Italia, Sodalis Group, Stipa, TicketOne, TOD’S, Unipol Dome.

The Career Fair highlights the importance of connecting education with the creative industry, giving students the chance to meet professionals, build new contacts and take their first steps towards their future careers.

 

 

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