Jaffna International Trade Fair to kick-start on January 27

The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2017), the largest Consumer Exhibition and Trade Fair in the fast-growing northern region of Sri Lanka, will be held from January 27 to 29, 2017 for the 8th consecutive year, with all arrangements in place to make it a great success for private and public sector companies, suppliers, buyers/procurers, academics, students and the general public.
The event aptly named as ‘Gateway to the North’ will be held at Jaffna Municipal Council Grounds.
The exhibition is widely accepted as a ‘must-attend’ in the event- calendar of all stakeholders in the supply chain and in the procurement process. The Exhibition comprises both local and international stalls catering to a diverse variety of needs and services. In 2016 the event attracted an audience of over 60,000 visitors. It is considered the single most focal point for a wide spectrum of investors and citizens.
Co–Founder Chairman of JITF and Past President, Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam, K. Pooranachandran says that this major event would be a great opportunity for business personnel to get involved in Jaffna development activities because there are major infrastructure development opportunities coming up in the Jaffna region shortly.
According to JITF Project Manager Imalka Mullegama, more than 300 booth-holders will exhibit more than 1000 products to meet the demands of over 60,000 visitors from across the country.
A special 75-member delegation from India will be visiting the event to explore the trade and investment opportunities. This delegation is sponsored and hosted by ASSOCHAM of India (The Associated Chamber of Commerce in India).
JITF 2017 will organized by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (LECS) in association with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) with the support of Jaffna Municipal Council, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and International Business Council. The event is endorsed by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Consulate General of India in Jaffna and National Chamber of Exporters.