EDEX Expo 2024: Sri Lanka’s largest education fair returns for its 20th edition

The EDEX Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s largest education fair, is scheduled to take place from Feb 9 to 11 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center in Colombo and on Feb 17 and 18 at the Kandy City Center in Kandy. The event aims to provide insights into opportunities in higher education, training, gainful employment, and entrepreneurship for the youth of Sri Lanka.

Addressing a press conference held at the Royal College Union Skills Centre in Colombo last Wednesday, Nadun Hettiarachchi, Project Chairman of EDEX Expo 2024, described the event as a catalyst for change. He emphasized, “The EDEX Expo is more than just an education fair; it is a catalyst for change. With the climate clock, we aim to spark conversations, ignite curiosity, and inspire young people to become agents of positive change in the face of the climate crisis.”

The Expo brings together top-tier local and international universities and higher education institutions, offering a centralized location for students to explore a wide range of higher education choices. This facilitates a swift and convenient method for students to identify the most suitable qualifications for their desired career path. Additionally, many institutions featured at the expo will provide opportunities for partial or full scholarships, including exclusive offers available only through the EDEX Expo.

A significant focus at the EDEX Expo 2024 will be on Sri Lanka’s first-ever climate clock, a monumental installation by EDEX Think Green, the sustainability arm of the EDEX initiative. More than just a timepiece, it serves as a clarion call to action for Sri Lanka and the world.

Kasun Kosgahakumbura, Director of the EDEX Job Fair, stated, “The Job fair will open a window of opportunity for participants to interact with prospective employers and look for employment most suited to their ambitions and qualifications.”

At this year’s EDEX Expo, taking place for the 20th time, Edex Entrepreneur will present “The Entrepreneurs Arena,” hosting on-site one-to-one discussion sessions on entrepreneurship, including motivation, guidance on the startup process, technical competencies, and awareness of programs supporting entrepreneurial ventures. The aim is to help potential entrepreneurs transform their business ideas into realistic proposals.

There will be 132 local and foreign education provider stalls in Colombo, with 60 local and international education provider stalls in Kandy, including direct universities from Australia, Canada, Japan, France, the UAE, Pakistan, India, and China at the EDEX Expo 2024.

Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki is scheduled to open the event as the Chief Guest during the inauguration of the 20th EDEX Expo.

In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, the EDEX Expo will introduce several new features and enhanced benefits, including the incorporation of cutting-edge technology to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for all participants exploring the myriad opportunities it has to offer.EDEX Expo will kick off at 9:30 am and conclude at 6:00 pm on all days in Colombo, while in Kandy, it will run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.