The 12th edition of this mega trade fair will be held in Jaffna from January 21-23 organised by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (LECS), in association with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Yarlpanam (CCIY) and endorsed by International Business Council, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Consulate General of India in Jaffna.
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) helps Small and Medium Entrepreneurs to introduce their products to the population of the North. The organisers of the event said 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.
JITF provides an annual platform to reach a large portion of the market in Jaffna, both consumers and businesses based in Jaffna and the 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 program targeted at the Youth and Young Adults in Jaffna, aimed at empowering and inspiring youth towards self-development and entrepreneurship.
The program will feature knowledge sharing, skill development, mentoring forums, job opportunities and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.