Startup Job Fair @ Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented by Manifest)
🎉 The Open Atlas Job Fair Is Now Sold Out!
Due to overwhelming demand, registration for the Open Atlas Job Fair on Friday, August 21 is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who registered. We’re excited to welcome an incredible community of ambitious students, engineers, founders, recruiters, and hiring managers for a focused day of networking and career opportunities.
If you would still like to join us for Day 2 of the Open Atlas Summit on Saturday, August 22, you can purchase your ticket here:
If you'd like to be added to the job fair waitlist and informed if any tickets open up, along with priority access to our future job fairs, please join our community:
https://join.slack.com/t/theopenatlasorg/shared_invite/zt-47clp4r36-HKnghSmX~gyYb_urs9diNg
⭐ Special Workshops
In addition to meeting employers and recruiters, Job Fair attendees can participate in two practical workshops throughout the day. Please register separately for each workshop using the links below.
How to Stand Out in Your Job Search
Led by Shreya Mehta
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Studio 2/3
Start the day with a practical session designed to help you approach your job search with greater clarity and confidence.
The workshop will cover how to:
Position yourself effectively in a competitive hiring market
Communicate your strengths and experience clearly
Build a more focused job-search strategy
Stand out to recruiters and hiring managers
Turn conversations at the Job Fair into meaningful opportunities
Register for Shreya’s workshop:
https://luma.com/ewyecvfx
Navigating the DHS F-1 Rule Change & Your H-1B Backup Plan
Presented by GoElite
2:00 PM–2:45 PM
Studio 2/3
Join the GoElite team for a practical workshop exploring potential DHS changes affecting F-1 students, uncertainty surrounding the H-1B process, and the backup pathways international students and professionals may want to consider.
The session will explore:
How potential DHS F-1 rule changes could affect international students
How to prepare for uncertainty in the H-1B process
Education and career pathways that may serve as backup options
Common mistakes international students and professionals should avoid
Practical steps you can take now to build a more resilient long-term plan
Register for the GoElite workshop:
https://luma.com/ianamefj
Both workshops will take place in Studio 2/3. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.
🏢 Participating Employers
Meet companies and organizations across AI, technology, legal services, education, venture capital, professional services, and other growing sectors.
Participating employers and organizations include:
Suenos Solutions — unpaid internship opportunities
NetAI Inc. - unpaid internship opportunities
Jabra — internship opportunities
Global Pathways AI - unpaid internship opportunities
FlairX AI — unpaid internship opportunities
Additional employers may be announced. Available roles and internship opportunities vary by company.
👥 Who Should Attend
Students looking for internships or full-time roles
Software Engineers & Developers
AI & Data Professionals
Product Managers & Designers
Founders & Startup Builders
International Students
H-1B & OPT Job Seekers
Anyone looking to grow their professional network
🚀 Why You Should Attend
Meet recruiters and hiring teams from exciting companies
Expand your network with ambitious builders and professionals
Discover new career opportunities across tech and startups
Build relationships that could lead to your next role
Learn what companies are looking for in today's hiring market
Become part of the Open Atlas community of 10,000+ high-skilled immigrants
📅 What to Expect
Friday, August 21
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A dedicated Job Fair experience featuring:
Hiring companies
Recruiter networking
Startup founders
Career conversations
Community networking
Open networking sessions
Opportunities to meet fellow builders and professionals
Whether you're actively job hunting or simply looking to grow your network, you'll leave with valuable connections and practical insights.
🌟 More Than a Job Fair
The best opportunities often come from conversations you didn't expect.
Meet founders looking for early hires.
Meet professionals who've already navigated the path you're on.
Meet people who could become your next teammate, mentor, collaborator, or employer.
🎟️ Exclusive Day 2 Access
Job Fair attendees can unlock the Open Atlas Summit on Saturday, August 22, for $30, our lowest available rate. Your exclusive discount code will be included in your registration confirmation.
Day 2 brings together leaders across technology, immigration, entrepreneurship, investing, and career development.
What’s on the agenda
Keynotes and practical panels on visas, careers, entrepreneurship, and building a future in the U.S.
The Legal Lounge, offering live one-on-one consultations with immigration attorneys throughout the day
Direct access to founders, investors, industry leaders, and professionals who have successfully navigated the U.S. immigration and career journey
View the full agenda and speaker lineup:
https://theopenatlas.org/summit/agenda
🤝 Partners
Manifest Law
Manifest Law is a leading immigration law firm helping talented professionals, founders, and companies navigate U.S. immigration. Its team supports clients across employment-based visas, green cards, founder immigration, and other pathways for building a career and future in the United States.
We’re proud to have Manifest Law as the title sponsor of the Open Atlas Job Fair and Open Atlas Summit 2026.
Learn more: https://manifestlaw.com
Open Hired
Open Hired helps international professionals run a more targeted and effective U.S. job search through personalized strategy, application support, employer outreach, and interview preparation.
Book a call: https://openhired.com/book
Go Elite
Go Elite supports international students and professionals as they explore education, career, and immigration-aligned pathways in the United States.
Meet the GoElite team at the Job Fair to learn more about available programs and career-focused opportunities.
Learn more: https://goelite.com/
Westcliff University
Westcliff University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for careers in business, technology, education, and other growing fields.
Connect with the Westcliff University team to learn more about academic programs, admissions, and career-focused education pathways.
Learn more: https://www.westcliff.edu/
🤝 About Open Atlas
Open Atlas is a 10,000+ strong community of high-skilled immigrants in America.
Every year, we bring together founders, engineers, students, creators, investors, and industry leaders through events designed to help people build meaningful careers and lasting relationships.
The Open Atlas Job Fair is one of those opportunities.