EDEX Hybrid Expo to reach out to all of Sri Lanka with cutting edge technology
EDEX, Sri Lanka’s premier and pioneering education and careers exhibition, will once again take centre stage as it hold its 18th edition on March 26 and 27, offering not only a physical expo at Royal MAS Arena but also a virtual expo for students from all across Sri Lanka to connect and explore the choices, options and opportunities EDEX has to offer.
Leveraging on cutting edge technology, the virtual expo, will offer a futuristic experience for students to explore their educational and career choices from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Commenting on the EDEX Hybrid Expo, Chairman of EDEX Mahinda Galagedera said “In a day and age in which virtual technology has taken precedence over physical settings, thanks to countless virtual meetings, virtual events and online learning, we have seen how successful virtual technology has been in not only bringing convenience to our lives, but also contributing towards sustainability. It is based on this success that EDEX has ventured to provide the very best virtual experience, connecting the entire world, where even an education institute based as far as in Canada can easily reach out to a student domiciled in Jaffna and offer the same consulting experience. I believe the EDEX Hybrid Expo will provide an ideal platform to showcase the limitless possibilities what virtual exhibitions has to offer”
EDEX has partnered with Indian based prominent and experienced technology service provider ‘Floor’, who has conducted several successful virtual events across the globe including in Sri Lanka.
Built on the state of the art software-as-a-service platform, Floor’s virtual solution enables one- to- one, one- to- many and many- to- many interactions and is fully compatible with PCs, laptops, tabs and mobile devices without requiring to download any app. EDEX virtual stall holders will have access to audio visual rooms to connect to students, while also being able to publish videos, statics ads, course contents and promotions in the virtual stall space.
Originated in 2004, EDEX has transformed from being a school career fair to becoming a renowned global name in the education sector, which has continued to empower Sri Lankan youth to be globally competitive and reach towards the pinnacle of achievements. Being a household name for the youth when deciding their next step in higher education and career choices, EDEX
“In a day and age in which virtual technology has taken precedence over physical settings, thanks to countless virtual meetings, virtual events and online learning, we have seen how successful virtual technology has been in not only bringing convenience to our lives, but also contributing towards sustainability. It is based on this success that EDEX has ventured to provide the very best virtual experience, connecting the entire world, where even an education institute based as far as in Canada can easily reach out to a student domiciled in Jaffna and offer the same consulting experience.
Hybrid Expo 2022 will encompass a platform of local and global convergence of key post- secondary educational stakeholders, including local and foreign universities; vocational training, skills development and professional qualification offering institutes.
EDEX Hybrid Expo is endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry Of Education, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Labour, International Labour Organisation & EDEX Strategic partners are The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce ( CCC) and the Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC).
The event’s esteemed sponsors include as Platinum Sponsor Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC); as Gold Sponsors CINEC Campus, Imperial College of Business Studies, Navaloka College of Higher Studies, Java Institute for Advanced Technology, University of Technology Sydney; and as Silver Sponsors ACBT, IMC AIC Study Centre and Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. EDEX has partnered with ADA as the Digital promotions partner for the event.