- AIESEC in University of Kelaniya over 26 years has placed Sri Lankan youth in internships, teaching and volunteer opportunities across India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt.
Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 2024 – AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya (under AIESEC Sri Lanka – a member of AIESEC – the global youth-led organization), announced the dates for Global Expansia 1.0 for September 28th 2024, to take place at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo. The semi-virtual event will host several industry leaders who through a series of knowledge-sharing sessions will provide insights into the importance of Leadership & Personal Branding.
Global Expansia 1.0 is an innovative semi-virtual event that is focused on upskilling its members through personal branding whilst providing them with a platform to partake in the transformative volunteering, teaching and internship opportunities made available to them through AIESEC. The event will welcome speakers such as CEO, Barista Coffee Lanka PVT (Ltd) – Mr Dilupa Pathirana, CEO, IKON Media – Mr Dulinda Perera, and Public Speaking Coach & Comedian – Mr Anderson Haran.
Speaking with the Local Committee Vice President for Outgoing Global Volunteer, AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya – Dewmini Fernando, stated: “As a young individual who is embarking on their career, personal branding has become more crucial than ever. Global Expansia 1.0 aims to equip participants with different aspects of Personal Branding and provide them with the knowledge and skills on how to craft their personal brand.”
Commenting on the importance of Leadership and Personal branding, the Local Committee Vice President for Outgoing Global Teacher, AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya – Duvini De Alwis, stated: “Leadership is the essence that transforms closeted individuals to enthusiastic visionary leaders. AIESEC is one such organization that fosters this leadership among the youth through its unique leadership model. On behalf of the committee, we are pleased to see Global Expansia 1.0 coming together, and we look forward to welcoming all our members.”
The 1-day event is expected to welcome over 100 participants to partake in personal branding knowledge-sharing sessions, with industry leaders; as well as gain key exposure to the Global Volunteer, Talent and Teacher opportunities provided via AIESEC.
Event sponsors include Official Silver Partner – BuildMart Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd, Official Premium Banner Partner – MYSU, Official Banner Partner – Metecno Lanka (PVT) Ltd, Official Photography Partner – Envalon Studios, and Official Videography Partner – Cey Studios.
Achieving its broader goal of Peace and Fulfillment of Humankind’s Potential, AIESEC prides itself on providing global volunteering, internships and teaching opportunities to the youth. AIESEC paves the way for young individuals between 18 – 30 years of age to step out of their comfort zone, enabling them to learn through cross-cultural exchanges.