NITE 2026 -Northern International Trade Exhibition CONNECT • TRADE • INVEST • TRANSFORM Northern Sri Lanka Open for Trade, Technology & Industrial Partnership BUILD YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NORTH WITH US Held during the internationally recognized Nallur Festival season in Jaffna. The Nallur Festival, held annually in Jaffna during the month of August, is one of the island’s longest and most significant religious and cultural celebrations, spanning approximately 25 days. The festival is marked by a series of vibrant dailychariot processions and ceremonial events that attract not only the Jaffna diaspora community but also thousands of devotees and visitors from across the island, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. WHY NORTHERN SRI LANKA – WHY NOW? The Northern Province is entering a new phase of economic transformation with strong agricultural and marine resources, strategic proximity to South India, globally connected diaspora networks and expanding logistics connectivity. EMERGING INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES Northern Sri Lanka offers growing opportunities in agro-processing, fisheries, packaging technologies, renewable energy, ICT, tourism-linked industries, light engineering, palmyrah-based industries and export-oriented manufacturing. The region is increasingly attracting interest from diaspora entrepreneurs, industrial partners and development organisations seeking long-term regional engagement. STRATEGIC REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY NITE 2026 highlights the growing regional connectivity of Northern Sri Lanka through the Kankesanthurai–Nagapattinam ferry service, Palaly air connectivity, expanding logistics networks and cross-border trade opportunities. These developments create new possibilities for trade, investment and industrial partnerships with Tamil Nadu and nationwide Sri Lanka. OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PARTICIPATION Most comprehensive and only gateway to enter the Northern market comprising of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya. Review competitor activities first hand.Opportunities to meet & interact with leaders from the Government, Public & Private Sectors. To exhibit & launch products / services. Find new partnerships & business opportunities & trade links with the new era. Ideal opportunity to meet the business community face to face. Who We Invite to Join NITE 2026 Agriculture Fisheries Livestock & Dairy Development Food & Beverages Information & Communication Technology Light Engineering Renewable Energy Health care product services Travel & Tourism Distribution & Logistics Hotels & Restaurant Universities & Colleges Manpower consultancies Education & career Guidance Government Agencies Certifying B