The start of Incheba is inseparably connected with the start of the organising of the Exhibition of Chemical Products in 1967 (10 – 20 June). That exhibition followed on the tradition Bratislava had in the 18th and 19th centuries, when Bratislava Markets were organised and later changed into the Danube Trade Fair between 1921 and 1942. The many years of the pre-war trade fair tradition of the International Danube Trade Fair in Bratislava were followed on by the first chemical trade fairs, which were started to be organised later in 1967 and 1968.
In 1967 took place the 1st Exhibition of Chemical Products, which started a new exhibition tradition in Bratislava. In 1969 the name of the exhibition was changed to the International Chemical Trade Fair INCHEBA. By that event, the basis for the future exhibition tradition of the city of Bratislava, which was supported by the start of the company Incheba a.s. on 21.11.1989, was created. The name of the company was taken from the name of the international chemical trade fair and is an acronym of its name in English: INterantional CHEmical BratislavA.
1967 - 2007
Incheba, P.l.c. has been operating successfully on the exhibition market for 40 years. Since its start, the company has undergone many changes, up to today’s form – a joint-stock company. Thanks to the tradition, experience and professional support base, it ranks among the most significant companies in the field not just in Slovakia but also internationally, in particular in the Central European region.
The most important years and events in the development of the company include:
1967
1st Exhibition of Chemical Products ‘Incheba’ started a new exhibition tradition in Bratislava.
1970
An international trading company Incheba was started; its main subject of activities was the organising of exhibitions and trade fairs, and promotional services.
1989
Incheba Bratislava, joint-stock company was started on 21 November.
1992
Incheba Praha, based in the premises of the Prague Exhibition Ground, was started.
1995
The first stage of own exhibition ground was completed and new colouring of Bratislava’s quarter Petržalka was created. By the Coneco 95 trade fair, opened on 10 May, the history of the new exhibition ground was started.
2003
By the completion of the exhibition premises, a 60,000 m2 roofed exhibition area, a 45,000 m2 outdoor exhibition area and 4,500 parking places were created.
2004
Hall A0 and Expo Club were added to the exhibition halls.
2005
Setup of an official press centre during the presidential summit Bush – Putin and the organisation of the summit.
2006
Organisation of an international defence industry trade fair - IDEB, which returned to Bratislava after several years and the implementation of promotional activities for the summit of the American president in Budapest.
2007
The White House asked Incheba for the third time to provide premises in Prague for the American president.
2008
The IDEB fair with its character and parameters has been ranked amongst predominant central-European special technique oriented fairs since overcoming all the other fairs of this kind that take place in Slovakia. The fair was rated as a top event of the year in European parameters. The 2008 year was record breaking for the 18th MOTORSHOW fair with the biggest number of exhibitors and Slovak show premieres ever. During this year, Incheba was also a hosting place for many successful television projects and foreign stars´ concerts.
2009
The 30th anniversary of CONECO fair. Incheba provided premises for the International Dogs Exhibition, the biggest one in the history of International Cynology Federation. Incheba also provided premises for and organized the Informal Meeting of NATO Defense Ministers. The autumn was held in sign of searching for the first Czecho-Slovak Superstar.
