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Zukunft Personal Europe trade fair to focus on AI and HR digital transformation

The Zukunft Personal Europe (ZPE) trade fair is scheduled to take place in Cologne from September 15 to 17, 2026. The event is expected to host approximately 25,000 visitors, 700 exhibitors, and feature 600 program points across more than 20 stages.

Discussions at the event will focus on critical human resources trends, including the integration of artificial intelligence into recruitment and organizational structures, the impact of AI on job roles, and the challenges of the modern labor market. Experts will address topics such as data-driven recruiting strategies and the balance of care work within corporate environments.

In the context of the evolving HR landscape, software provider VEDA will showcase its HR Suite. The platform aims to digitize the entire employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, and payroll. VEDA emphasizes digital sovereignty by developing its software entirely in Germany and hosting it in certified German data centers. To address the shortage of skilled payroll professionals, the company offers various service models ranging from payroll backup to full outsourcing.

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Cologne · ICR Institute for Competitive Recruiting · Veda · Zukunft Personal Europe

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Artificial intelligence has become integrated into most discussions regarding recruitment, learning, and organizational structure. www.newsonline24.net
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] VEDA develops its HR software entirely in Germany. www.software-journal.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The VEDA HR Suite is hosted in a certified German data center to ensure digital sovereignty. www.software-journal.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] VEDA offers various payroll service models, including backup, shared services, and full outsourcing. www.software-journal.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The ZPE trade fair in Cologne expects over 25,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors. www.personalwirtschaft.de