The two-day Job Fair was officially opened today at the Mozaik Event Center in Zagreb. This year’s edition addresses the highly relevant topics of controlling AI-generated content and futurism. It is intended to connect students from technical fields with potential employers, explore opportunities for further professional development, and foster knowledge exchange through debates, panels, and workshops.

Professor Vedran Bilas, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), highlighted the professional challenges young generations face in the age of artificial intelligence.
"In a rapidly changing world, it’s crucial to continuously adapt to the job market and the changes that everyday life brings. One of those changes is undoubtedly artificial intelligence, which, like any disruptive technology, will certainly bring about changes in the labor market. I wouldn’t say it will replace us, but it will help us work faster and better. Job Fair is, traditionally, a place that opens up opportunities for personal and intellectual growth and gives students insight into new technologies and the real state of the labor market."

Ela Kumer, representing the FER Student Union and KSET, emphasized the role of students in organizing the event and its importance in shaping the first steps toward employment.
"This year’s special feature of Job Fair is the diversity of content created by students for students. Thanks to the varied, high-quality, and fun program, visitors will be able to steer their careers and take their first steps toward professional success. We’re incredibly pleased to see our former colleagues return to Job Fair, now as company representatives. They remind us of our potential and how worthwhile it is to invest time and effort into this collaboration, which leads not only to personal growth but also to shared success."

At the 18th Job Fair, students will have the chance to speak directly with representatives from over 90 prominent companies, learn more about their projects and the technologies they use, and explore employment opportunities. The opening was attended by State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy Ivan Vidiš, Director of the Higher Education Directorate at the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth Dijana Mandić, Head of the City Office for Education, Sports and Youth Luka Juroš (representing the Mayor of Zagreb), and Head of the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Planning Ana Pavičić Kaselj.
 

"FER students, whom I once again congratulate on the organization, are the crème de la crème of our education system and represent exactly what our future labor market demands. They are in high demand and have the opportunity to choose whom they want to work for. They are the new generation we at the Ministry can always rely on," Vidiš told those gathered, referring to the entry of top talent into the workforce.
 

On the first day of the Job Fair, particular attention was drawn to the panel discussion “The Future of Controlling Generated Content”, which explored how to identify increasingly realistic AI-generated content.
 

On Thursday, visitors can expect a diverse program — from expert workshops and a LinkedIn session to a debate titled “Electric Power as a Drive: What Is It Really About?” Entry to both days of the fair is free, but registration is required on the Job Fair website, where the full program and list of participating companies are available. Upon registration, a QR code will be generated, which will serve as an entry ticket and appear on the user’s profile page. Notably, the same QR code can be used by students to share their resumes with interested company representatives.