Career Fairs

Employer Information

Each year, the Office of Career Solutions and Corporate Engagement hosts two exclusive events for IST students: the fall IST Employer Connection Days (home of the AI Showcase sponsored by Nittany AI Alliance, the IST Career Fair, and the Cyber Networking Mixer sponsored by CCSO) and the spring Tech Connect: Networking with IST Alumni & Industry Partners. These events connect students with internship and career opportunities while giving employers access to the College of IST’s outstanding talent.

IST Employer Connection Days | Fall 2026

AI Showcase

Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: 603 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, University Park

IST Career Fair

Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park

Cyber Mixer

Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Lion's Lair Lounge, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park

IST Employer Connection Days Registration

Event Details

AI Showcase September 14

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This exclusive event features top-performing student teams from the Nittany AI Challenge and Nittany AI Advance programs, alongside other carefully screened and selected student projects.

Hosted by Nittany AI Alliance.

IST Career Fair September 15

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The IST Career Fair is your opportunity to meet skilled students eager to drive the future forward. Whether you're hiring for immediate roles or building your talent pipeline, this event puts you face-to-face with qualified candidates who are passionate about technology and ready to make an impact.

Hosted by the Career Solutions Office.

Cyber Mixer September 15

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The Cyber Networking Mixer offers a unique, informal setting to engage with passionate and knowledgeable students preparing to enter the cyber field. It’s a valuable opportunity to build early relationships, share industry insights, and gain fresh perspectives on today’s cybersecurity challenges.

Hosted by the Competitive Cyber Security Organization.

Employer Connection Days FAQ

Students in the College of Information Sciences and Technology major in

All class years are welcome which will include all skill levels. Students from other Academic Colleges are welcome to attend our events.

Both. Note that IST students must complete at least one internship in order to graduate.

In 2025, there were XX number of projects at the AI Showcase, over 800 students attended the IST Career Fair, and any student interested in cybersecurity attended the mixer.

Registration includes access to the AI Showcase, IST Career Fair, and Cyber Networking Mixer. All-in pricing. No individual event pricing.

Parking permits will be available for the IST Career Fair and Cyber Networking Mixer. They will be sent to the person who registered your company. You will need to download the parking permit before the event and before you park.
Lunch will be provided via $25 gift cards to any of the establishments at the HUB. Please use these cards for coffee and lunch. You will be given the cards (up to four per company) when you check in with a Career Solutions staff member.
Shipping Materials (approval required) - if you plan to ship materials, you must indicate that on your registration. We will contact you with shipping instructions once approved.
- Please do not send materials without approval.
- Please contact us if you need assistance.

Any other questions or concerns should be directed to Courtney Angstadt at crp5292@psu.edu.

AI Showcase FAQ

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IST Career Fair FAQ

: Primarily undergrad but graduate students do attend.
: Company tablecloth (6ft tables), company-issued nametag, small giveaways, signage if needed.
: Interviews can be scheduled at your own convenience after the fair. We are seeing most interviews taking place virtually after the events.
: Students will have resumes prepared to either hand out at the fair or they can submit them to you digitally.

Cyber Networking Mixer FAQ

: This is a more relaxed networking event taking place after the career fair.
: Casual networking.
: Day in the life of cybersecurity professionals, how they got to where they are, how to get involved with your company.
: Fully open networking.

Career Fairs

IST Employer Connection Days | Fall 2026

AI Showcase

IST Career Fair

Cyber Mixer

Event Details

Employer Connection Days FAQ

AI Showcase FAQ

IST Career Fair FAQ

Cyber Networking Mixer FAQ

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