Saegis Campus and EMA Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Event Management Education in Sri Lanka

Saegis Campus and the Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement represents a significant move toward strengthening the relationship between higher education and the event management industry.

The MoU supports the launch of the Pearson BTEC International Specialist Diploma in International Event Management and Marketing Studies. This programme offers a structured academic pathway for students who aim to pursue professional careers in the events sector.

Saegis Campus hosted the signing ceremony, which brought together key representatives from both institutions and emphasized the importance of this partnership. The Executive Committee of EMA for the 2026–2027 term attended the event under the leadership of President Mr Saliya Weerasekara. Other officials present included Vice President Mr Bathiya Jayakody, Secretary Mr Uzmaan Ghouse, Treasurer Mr Azmath Jahn, Assistant Secretary Mr Gayan Attanayake, and Committee Members Mr Janice Hakel Ranasinghe and Mr Romesh Fernando.

Members of EMA’s Advisory Council and past leadership also participated in the event. These included Mr Gerry Jayasinghe (Advisory Council Member and Past President), Mr Nishan Wasalathantri (Advisory Council Member), and Mr Nisal Caldera (Immediate Past President).

Representatives from Saegis Campus and the Sakya Group of Higher Education included Mr Bandara Dissanayake (Chairman and Managing Director), Major General Milinda Peiris (Retd) (Vice-Chancellor and CEO), and Senior Prof. W. G. D. Dharmaratna (Professor Emeritus and Deputy Vice-Chancellor). The academic leadership team comprised Dr Krishani Anuaradha Jayasinghe (Director of Academic and International Affairs), Ms Yamuna Fernando (Dean, Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences), Ms Gayani Arumapperuma (Director, Career Guidance Unit), Ms Nishara Epasinghe (Chief Operations Officer), and Mr Chathurka Rangebandara (Head of Marketing).

This collaboration establishes Saegis Campus as the exclusive academic partner of EMA and strengthens the connection between academic learning and professional practice in event management. Saegis Campus and EMA will jointly develop a curriculum aligned with international industry standards. In addition, the institutions will provide masterclasses, guest lectures, practical learning opportunities, and industry placements through EMA’s professional network.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing skilled and globally competitive graduates who can contribute effectively to the expanding events industry in Sri Lanka.

For further information, please contact:
Saegis Campus Admissions – info@saegis.ac.lk
+94 117 430 000
Saegis Campus – www.saegis.ac.lk
EMA Sri Lanka – www.ema.lk