Artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and new ways of working are transforming the public sector—and creating exciting career opportunities. But what skills will be in demand in the future? What jobs are emerging as a result of digitalization? And how can young talent actively help shape the public administration of tomorrow?

Answers will be provided on October 15, 2026, at the Smart Country Convention’s Career Day in Berlin. On the third day of the event, career starters, students, young professionals, and job seekers will meet potential employers from the public administration, the digital economy, and the startup scene.

Whether you’re seeking initial career guidance, a specific job change, or the next step in your career: Career Day combines exciting insights into the working world of the digital state with personal encounters and practical advice on your job application.

AI, Careers, Skills: Who Will Digitalize Germany Tomorrow?

The digital transformation is changing not only administrative processes but also job profiles in the public sector. AI is taking on new tasks, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, and interdisciplinary teams are shaping the administration of the future.

How does this affect the job market? And what role will the next generation play in modernizing the government?

The Career Day stage program addresses these questions and offers insights into career paths, future-ready skills, and professional development opportunities. Sessions include:

• “10 Future Theses on AI in the Public Sector and Its Impact on the Job Market” – How is artificial intelligence changing the world of work in the public sector?

• “Who Will Digitalize Germany Tomorrow? The Role of the Next Generation in Modernizing Public Administration” – What opportunities do young talents have to help shape the digital government?

• “Careers in the Public Sector – Your Path to a Municipal IT Service Provider” – What career prospects do municipal IT service providers offer?

Networking Instead of Reading Job Postings

A strong resume is important. But sometimes, the next step in your career begins with a personal conversation.

This is exactly where Career Day comes in: At the Career Deep & Speed Talks, interested attendees can engage directly with companies and organizations, ask questions, and get to know potential employers.

Those who’d rather get an overview on-site can join the Career Tour at 12:00 p.m. It takes participants directly to selected exhibitors at the Smart Country Convention Expo and offers the opportunity to learn about different employers and their fields of work. No prior registration is required.

Rock Your Profile: How to Make Your Next Application a Success

What makes a compelling LinkedIn profile? How do you showcase your skills and experience? And how do you make a professional first impression?

In the “Rock Your Profile” session, LinkedIn will share practical tips for optimizing your profile and positioning yourself in the job market.

We’ve also got you covered for the perfect application photo: A professional photographer will be on-site to take free application and LinkedIn photos.

Those already looking for specific job offers will find what they’re looking for on the digital job wall and the SCCON online platform. There, companies and organizations from the public administration and digital economy sectors showcase their current job openings and internship opportunities.

A Career with Impact: Helping Shape the Digital State

Whether it’s IT, project management, administrative modernization, or artificial intelligence: the digitization of the public sector offers a wide range of opportunities to combine career prospects with social impact.

The Smart Country Convention’s Career Day shows how to get started, which skills will be in demand in the future, and where new opportunities are emerging.

All information about Career Day: www.smartcountry.berlin/en/program/career