Northwestern 2026 Fall Tech Career Fair
Northwestern's tech-only fair: AI, ML, software and data employers under one roof.
1999 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
What this event is
Co-hosted by the Department of Computer Science, ECE and Engineering Career Development, this fair targets employers hiring in AI, ML, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, robotics and UX. Open to Northwestern undergraduates, graduate students and alumni; pre-registration is encouraged and walk-ins are allowed. A valid Wildcard is required for entry.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Northwestern students and alumni in CS, data science, computer engineering, ECE or ML programs.
This is the one Northwestern fair where every table is tech, so do not waste it wandering. Pull the employer list from Handshake, rank your top ten, and hit them in the first hour before lines form. Ask each recruiter whether the role you want sponsors, and note the answer so you stop guessing later. Alumni are welcome, so if you graduated recently, use your Wildcard and go.
Show up prepared
- 1Review the Handshake employer list and pick ten targets
- 2Attend the September 28 Career Fair Prep Workshop at the Ford building
- 3Bring your Wildcard, printed resumes and a one-line pitch per company
Sponsorship reality
Sponsorship varies by employer. No organizer publishes sponsorship. Check each employer you plan to meet against H-1B disclosure data before you go, and ask in the first two minutes so neither side wastes the conversation.
Showing up is half of it.
The other half is being first to the roles these employers post, and having something real to show when you get there.
See roles the minute they go live, tailor one resume per employer, and reach the hiring manager directly. Walk into the event as a follow-up, not a stranger.
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