EDEX Expo 2026 opens at BMICH from January 24

Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition and job fair, EDEX Expo 2026, organised by the Royal College Union since 2004 under the vision “Empowering Sri Lankan Youth to be Globally Competitive,” will be held from 16 to 18 January 2026 at the BMICH. The Expo will also take place on 24 and 25 January 2026 at Kandy City Centre, with both venues open to the public from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

The Colombo edition will be officially opened by Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India, highlighting the event’s strong international dimension.

With free admission, EDEX Expo brings together state universities, vocational and technical institutions, leading private higher education providers, and prestigious foreign universities under one roof, creating a dynamic space for exploration, guidance, and informed decision-making.

This year’s Expo will host over 150 educational institutions and 15 leading corporates, offering direct international education opportunities from countries including Canada, France, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Local universities will showcase diverse higher education pathways, enabling students to explore study options across destinations such as New Zealand, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

Complementing educational opportunities, the EDEX Job Fair will feature on-site interviews and immediate recruitment facilitated by top Sri Lankan corporates across sectors including IT, banking, media, and culinary arts.

For over two decades, EDEX has been more than an exhibition; it is a national movement. Through initiatives such as EDEX Careers, EDEX Job Fair, EDEX Think Green, EDEX Sithuwam, and EDEX Nenapahana, the Expo creates sustainable pathways for education, skills development, and career advancement.

A key highlight this year is the Career Key psychometric test, offered through EDEX Careers, which helps individuals identify career paths aligned with their strengths and interests.

EDEX Expo 2026 is endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Labour, and Ministry of Environment, reflecting its national significance. Strategic partners include The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and the Ceylon Career Guidance Association, enhancing industry alignment and employability outcomes.

Mahinda Galagedara, Chairman of EDEX, said: “EDEX was built on the foundation of helping young Sri Lankan students and their families during times of their lives when much is defined for their future.”

Project Chairman Sumeda Karunaratne added: “Whether you are a student pursuing O/Levels or A/Levels, a parent guiding a child, or an individual seeking a career change, EDEX brings valuable insights and opportunities that can truly make a positive impact.”

Source: HiruNews