Imperial College of Business Studies Returns to Kandy with LEVEL UP 2.0

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 6, 2026

Imperial College of Business Studies will host LEVEL UP 2.0 on September 9, 2026, in Kandy, featuring keynote speakers and discussions focused on career and wealth-building strategies. This event aims to enhance Kandy’s professional community by offering practical insights and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) is set to host LEVEL UP 2.0 – The Next Million Mind-set on September 9, 2026, at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, marking its return to Kandy with a focus on practical strategies for career and wealth development. This event follows the college’s 2024 iteration, Inspiring Future Leaders, shifting emphasis from motivation to actionable investment in professional growth and financial success.

Kandy, recognized for its expanding community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, has previously had limited opportunities to engage directly with established industry figures. LEVEL UP was created to bridge this gap, and the 2026 event aims to build on the momentum generated during its debut.

The event’s theme, “Building Wealth. Careers. Futures.,” will guide an evening of three keynote conversations. Tharindra Gooneratne, Head of Business Fixed Broadband and International Services at Dialog Axiata PLC, will discuss strategies for investing in wealth. Dr. Niroshan J. Pieris, Cluster CEO at LAUGFS Gas, will focus on investing in one’s career. Stephanie Siriwardhana, Director at Infinite Grace Works (Pvt) Ltd, will address the importance of investing in oneself.

Following the keynote talks, a panel discussion will be moderated by Tharindu Wijewardhana, Country Head of AICPA & CIMA Sri Lanka. The session will conclude with a question-and-answer segment, along with opportunities for dinner and networking. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with registrations available via phone.

Since its establishment in 1985, ICBS has emphasized business education aligned with international standards, focusing on critical thinking, practical skills, and ethical leadership. The institution seeks to prepare students for careers in business through programs designed to address industry demands. LEVEL UP 2.0 reflects ICBS’s ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and connections within Kandy’s professional community by providing direct access to industry insights and long-term engagement opportunities.

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