“Elevate ’25” Official Press Conference and Alumni Gathering of Finora 2025
“Elevate ’25” the official press conference and Alumni Gathering of Finora 2025, the biggest fashion show of NSBM Green University, was held on 2nd October 2025 at the NSBM Auditorium. The event was graced by NSBM staff, alumni, industry stakeholders, and valued sponsors of Finora 2025.
One of the evening’s highlights was the grand reveal of 20 male and 20 female models, with voting officially opened for the Most Popular Model category. In addition, the top 10 finalists of the Inter-University Designer Competition were announced, along with the 5 finalists of the brand-new Inter-School Designer Competition, introduced this year as a value addition to Finora.
The press conference also featured the much-anticipated Finora Launch Forum, which brought together a distinguished panel for an interactive discussion. The panel included: Ms. Thilini De Silva – Dean, Faculty of Business, NSBM, Mr. Venura Colombage – Head, Department of Marketing, Ms. Liyana Veedagamaarachchi – President, NSBM Marketing Circle, Mr. Kosh Hewage – Renowned Fashion Designer/Choreographer & NSBM Alumnus, Main Choreographer of Finora 2025 and Ms. Samali Senevirathne – Winner, Designer Category of Finora 2023.
The evening also introduced the sponsors and partners whose support makes Finora 2025 possible:
- Title Sponsor: Munchee Black Edition
- Platinum Sponsor: Yadea
- Strategic Partner (Official Press Conference): Media Factory
- Bronze Sponsor: Barista
- Support Sponsors: Wickramarachchi Opticians | Sunshine Holdings
- Allied Sponsor: Janet
- Entry Sponsors: Cargo Boat Company | SPC | Exclusive Nine Gem & Jewelry | Ice Plant Madampe
- Official Hair & Makeup Partner: Naturals
- Official Wellness Partner: Spa Ceylon
- Official Media Partner: Derana
- Official Internal Media Coverage Partner: Media Club of NSBM
- Official Creative Partner: Multimedia Circle of NSBM
- Official Fashion Movie Producer: Praboothi Films
The Alumni Gathering stood out as a key highlight of Elevate 2025. Five esteemed alumni of the Department of Marketing from the fields of Marketing, Tourism, Multimedia, and Business Communication returned to their alma mater to share their expertise and inspire the next generation of NSBM students. Their insightful experiences reflected the strength of NSBM’s industry-ready graduates and the impact they continue to make in diverse professional spheres.
The panel featured Mr. Sachin Weerasooriya – Senior Manager, Marketing Communications, LOLC Holdings PLC; Ms. Sayuri Melissa Karunatilaka – Manager, Event Planning, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams Mr. Yasoj Lokuliyana – Executive, Corporate Communications Unit, Hayleys PLC Mr. Oshadha Kulupana, Founder – Eventor(PVT) LTD and Mr. Manura Alwis – Co-Founder, Manura Design Studio.
With glamour, creativity, and collaboration at its heart, Finora 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of fashion, talent, and the vibrant NSBM spirit.
