The Bohra Business Expo 2023 ignited a business revolution, transcending expectations, and shattering precedents as it burst onto the scene with a dazzling display of commerce and collaboration.
The Bohra Business Expo is a flagship event of Shababul Eidiz Zahabi Colombo. Its 5th edition unfolded on a grand scale on the 8th, 9th & 10th of December at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in partnership with the Home & You Lifestyle Exhibition organized by Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions. This marked the event’s first foray into expansive territory.
The Bohra Business Expo Briefing kickstarted the campaign on November 13th at the BSS Auditorium, which was a precursor to the main event. Industry experts and organizers shared valuable insights, best practices, and the advantages of participating in the Expo, setting the tone for a successful campaign.
The Chief Guest at the Opening Ceremony of the Expo was the Ambassador of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Umar Farooq Burki. Other special guests included Mrs. Asmma Kamil, Trade & Investment Attache at the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka, Mr. Anil Hapugoda, Vice President of Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Ltd. and Mr. Ziyan Ameen, General Manager of Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions.
In his speech, Chief Guest H.E. Major General Umar Farooq Burki lauded the Dawoodi Bohra Community’s commitment to trade and social welfare and its accomplishments in Sri Lanka relative to the community’s population.
The Bohra Business Expo also partnered with Orphan Care for the first time, to raise awareness and funds from the event’s attendees towards Orphan Care’s cause.
Furthermore, the opening of the Sri Lankan branch of Radiant Arts also took place at the Expo this year, marking the beginning of a platform for artists within the Sri Lankan Bohra community to flourish.
The 3-day Expo hosted over 8,500 attendees from all over the country. 44 Bohra businesses exhibited their products, brands, and businesses to the public in attendance and benefitted immensely from the exposure, networking opportunities, and high buyer interest.
Shababul Eidiz Zahabi hopes to organize further editions of the Bohra Business Expo and scale it to international standards to make it bigger and better in the upcoming years.
