EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier education and career fair, will return on
September 13th–14th to the BMICH, Colombo. This highly anticipated event will open doors for
students, job seekers, and professionals to explore education pathways and career
opportunities both locally and internationally.
This year’s expo will consist of around 50 leading educational institutions, 10 corporates, and
direct overseas exhibitors from Dubai and Indonesia, giving attendees access to higher
education and employment opportunities in Sri Lanka and abroad. The expo fulfills its ongoing
mission of inspiring and empowering Sri Lankan youth to become globally competitive.
“Our focus has always been to provide the youth with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities
they require to achieve success in an ever-changing world. EDEX Mid-Year Expo is a bridge to
global competitiveness; it’s not just a platform for education and careers,” said EDEX Chairman,
Mr. Mahinda Galagedara.
Going beyond education, EDEX 365, the CSR of EDEX initiative will present a special event in
Kekirawa on September 5th, under the theme “Better Health for Better Education.”
Understanding that health is an essential element of learning, EDEX will carry out a hearing
impairment screening project for 1,000 Grade 1 students over 28 schools in the Kekirawa
Education Zone.
Ten qualified doctors will join the EDEX team to do screenings as part of the project, which has
been organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, Rathmalana
Audiology Center, and K20 Society. To guarantee that no child is left behind in school because
of hearing impairments, the Rathmalana Audiology Center will use modern digital mechanisms
to further evaluate identified cases and provide hearing aid support to underprivileged children.
“This initiative demonstrates our deep commitment to empowering the youth by addressing
important but frequently disregarded barriers to education. We are making a long-lasting
difference where it is most needed, by investing EDEX’s resources to this cause,” shared EDEX
Mid Year Expo 2025 Project Chairman, Mr. Chathushika Nissanka.
This year’s expo will also feature a strong focus on career readiness. The event will introduce
practical career development tools such as the Career Key psychometric test, provided through
EDEX Careers, allowing the youth to identify career pathways that align with their strengths and
aspirations. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to network with direct international
participants, explore study options in Dubai, Indonesia, and other countries, as well as obtain
insightful information about future employment and skill trends from leading corporates. With on-
the-spot guidance and pathways to both higher education and careers, the event aims to equip
the Sri Lankan youth with the tools they require to thrive in a competitive global environment.
For the second time, EDEX has partnered with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for
the Mid-Year Expo 2025. ISIC, which is approved by UNESCO, is the only international student
identity card in the world that can be used to prove your student status and get access to over
150,000 offers in more than 98 countries. Some of the offers in Sri Lanka include 10% off at
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dinemore, Baskin-Robbins, and many more. Visitors are encouraged to
visit their stalls to get to know more about the International Student Identity Card.
The event is endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education, Higher Education &
Vocational Education, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Labour, and Ministry of
Environment, acknowledging its national significance. Strategic partners include the Employers
Federation of Ceylon, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and Ceylon Careers Guidance
Association, further enhancing the impact and reach of the initiative.
The expo is powered by prestigious partners, including APIIT and Mogo Media Academy as
Platinum Sponsors, and CINEC Campus as the Gold Sponsor. Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd will
serve as the Insurance Partner, American Water as the Official Hydration Partner, and PR Wire
as the PR Partner.
“Your Writer by Nazran Baba” will also be featured at the event, adding even more value.
Dedicated to helping professionals and students land their dream jobs, our top-rated
professional writing service specializes in crafting LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and resumes
that showcase abilities, accomplishments, and potential. Their goal is to enable individuals to
thrive in their careers and speak with confidence.
The expo will be open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days in Colombo. With
unrivalled access to education, skills, and career guidance, EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025
promises to empower Sri Lanka’s youth to be globally competitive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your future. Be part of the change at EDEX Mid-Year Expo
2025.
For more information, contact the EDEX Secretariat on 011 3091086 or 076 8204975.
