Jaffna Int’l Trade Fair to kick off on Jan. 21

The 12th edition of the Jaffna International  Trade Fair (JITF), a mega trade fair, will be held in the heart of Jaffna this January 21, 22 and 23. 

The event is organised by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt.) Ltd (LECS), in association with the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) and endorsed by the International Business Council, Industry and Commerce Ministry and Consulate General of India in Jaffna.

The JITF is the most anticipated platform for small and medium entrepreneurs to introduce their products to the population of the North. The organisers of the event noted that traders have experienced first-hand the potential the North has to offer. 

The event is known to be a multi trade affair featuring industries, products and services in the agriculture, hospitality, education, food industries, machinery, construction, consumer, electronics and real estate sectors. 

The main sponsor for this year’s event will be Insee Cement, a proud stall holder for over a decade. Ruhunu foods tied up to become the official food partner for the event. The official telecommunication partner will be Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd, which has been part of the event for 12 consecutive years since 2010. The official safety and hygiene partner is Sun Match Company (Pvt.) Ltd.

The JITF provides an annual platform to reach a large portion of the market in Jaffna. Both consumers and businesses based in Jaffna and in the North visit the show over the three days; typically 40-50 thousand visitors from diverse demographics visit the exhibition. The location of the event, next to the Jaffna fort, makes for maximum visibility for those participating as stall holders.

JITF 2022 will see the launch of a programme targeted at the youth and young adults in Jaffna, aimed at empowering and inspiring youth towards self-development and entrepreneurship. The programme will feature knowledge sharing, skill development, mentoring forums, job opportunities and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. 

The event’s long-standing education pavilion ‘Kalvi’ will also feature many higher education institutions at the event in 2022.

The organisers invite all those interested to join the exhibition to experience and reach the vast market in Jaffna and the North of Sri Lanka. For more information visit www.jitf.lk or contact Imalka on 077-1093792.