Employer Documents
Please follow the link below and use the access code provided in your company information email to view the IR 2026 confidential employer documents. If you have trouble accessing the page, please reach out to pescir@purdue.edu.
IR 2026
Hosted by the Purdue Engineering Student Council (PESC), Industrial Roundtable (IR) is one of the largest student-run career fairs in the nation. Held annually in the fall, IR connects 400+ top-tier companies with over 19,400 students from engineering, science, and technology disciplines. With in-person and virtual engagement options, IR offers employers unparalleled access to Purdue’s best and brightest—ideal for recruiting interns, co-ops, and full-time hires.
Important Dates, Times, and Locations
Virtual Seminars: Thursday, September 10th (3 - 8 PM ET) | Symplicity
In-Person Seminars: Monday, September 14th (12:30 - 8:30 PM) | Stewart Center
In-Person Fair: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15th - 16th (9 AM - 4 PM) | Memorial Mall
Virtual Fair: Thursday, September 17th (10 AM - 4 PM ET) | Symplicity
On-Campus Interviews: Wednesday & Thursday, September 16th - 17th (available by request) | Locations Vary
Career Fair Location
Memorial Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Seminars
Virtual: Thursday, September 10th | 3-8 PM | Symplicity
In-Person: Monday, September 14th | 12:30-8:30 PM | Stewart Center
Seminars offer a valuable opportunity to introduce your company to Purdue students and engage with prospective talent prior to the fair. These 50-minute sessions allow recruiters to present their organization, highlight available roles, and answer student questions in a focused setting. Over 90% of attendees report that seminars are informative and beneficial to their job search.
To host a seminar, please select the seminar option when completing your registration. If you have already registered and wish to add a seminar, you may update your registration accordingly.
Seminars for Fall 2026 will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats.
IR 2026 Virtual Options
Virtual Seminars: Thursday, September 10th, 2026 | 3 - 8 PM ET | Symplicity
Virtual Fair: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM ET | Symplicity
Whether you’re also attending the in-person fair or are only able to join us virtually, the virtual fair and virtual seminars are a great way to maximize your footprint at Purdue! More information about virtual seminars and the virtual fair can be found in the IR Employer Documents.
Interviews
For Fall 2026, interview logistics are handled through Purdue’s Center for Career Opportunities (CCO). Many companies elect to hold interviews in the days following the fair, and on-campus interview spaces are available on Wednesday, September 16th and Thursday, September 17th, 2026. These can be requested during the registration process.
Inquiries relating to interviews should be directed to the CCO at hire@purdue.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Email pescir@purdue.edu for questions, inquiries, or concerns
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In-Person: September 15th - 16th, 9am - 4pm
Virtual: September 17th, 10am - 4pm
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Yes! You are able to register for both forms of attendance or pick one that works best.
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Memorial Mall at Purdue University (Memorial Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907)
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Please check back for updates regarding hotels and accommodations.
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Yes, a maximum of 6 reps are allowed per table. A second table will be added to your invoice if this requirement is not met during your registration.
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Yes! Company packages may be sent during a predetermined period of time prior to the fair. Please check the information packet emailed previously for those dates. Please note that if your company does not send packages during the window, you will be responsible for bringing any displays or extra materials.
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The money you pay for the scholarship package goes directly back to the Purdue engineering student community in the form of financial aid. You, as the company, receive priority advertising both on fair day, in the CF+ app, on t-shirts, and can potentially get free representatives.
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Once the fair registration closes on August 15th, links from CF+ will be sent to your email which you can then access to add your schedule for each day. Depending on the day you sign up, it will modify the appointment to be either in-person or virtual.