Our history
The history of the inovailmenau started as a small regional fair in 1996. Since then, the inova has grown continuously through the number of exhibitors and the new ideas of the members. These ideas were created by the changing generations of many volunteer students and club members of SWING e.V.. Since its start, the inovailmenau has been managed exclusively as a non-profit project.
Our most important milestones at a glance
After an interruption due to corona, the inovailmenau takes place for the 25th time.
For the first time, a charity run is held to support charitable projects.
For the first time the fair counts more than 200 exhibitors.
Professional application portfolio checks in separate rooms will give visitors the opportunity to have their application documents checked directly at the fair.
To facilitate orientation on the inovailmenau, the inovaApp is designed and introduced.
It is now possible for exhibitors to advertise specific positions in advance for which students can apply. The interviews take place at the fair.
Our first website goes online. This was continuously revised and further developed in the following years.
For the first time, inovailmenau counts 100 exhibitors. In addition, the mascot – the i-Man – is introduced.
The fair has now grown to the point where it is being held in the Campus Sports Hall for the first time. This remains the annual venue to this day.
A database is being created to collect, manage and administer our corporate contacts.
For the first time, the fair extends over 3 days.
For the first time, exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to draw attention to themselves and current industry-specific problems through a presentation.
The inovailmenau is established. It has the goal of forming a platform for exchange between regional companies and young professionals at the TU Ilmenau as a career forum.