Bertelsmann is starting the application phase for the 18th edition of “Talent Meets Bertelsmann”. Students from all over Europe can apply for the international career event from now until May 3rd. From June 29th to July 1st, 2026, selected talents will come together in the Berlin representative office “Unter den Linden 1” to work on business issues together with company executives and to make valuable contacts. The event is part of the “Create Your Own Career” employer branding initiative.
Immanuel Hermreck, Bertelsmann’s Chief Human Resources Officer, says: “With ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ we bring committed students together with our company’s decision-makers. Every year we are amazed by the energy and perspectives with which the participants approach current challenges. The event offers them the opportunity to get to know Bertelsmann up close – and us the chance to discover exceptional talent at an early stage.”
Since the first edition, “Talent Meets Bertelsmann” has become a fixture in the European university calendar. Around 200 former participants have now joined Bertelsmann. The constantly growing alumni network now includes more than 900 members who remain connected to each other through regular events and exchange formats.
During the three-day event, students work in interdisciplinary teams on practical cases from Bertelsmann’s international media, service and education environment. They present their results to a top-class jury made up of members of the board of directors and top managers of the group. In addition to attractive prices, all participants benefit from long-term coaching offers and access to the international alumni network.
Further information about the event and the application process can be found at www.talentmeetsbertelsmann.com.
About Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company with around 75,000 employees that is active in over 50 countries around the world. The group includes the entertainment company RTL Group, the book publishing group Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and the international fund network Bertelsmann Investments. The company achieved sales of 19 billion euros in the 2024 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination enables first-class media offerings and innovative service solutions that delight customers all over the world.
