Network In Action makes Sri Lankan debut

NIA Sri Lankan Chapter Second NIA Member Aruna Maganaarachchi, NIA Sri Lanka Partner Jayathas Kamalanathan, NIA Executive Director Satyam Garg, NIA Sri Lanka Partner Pamatheesan Kopalapillai and Country Head India Sri Lanka and Middle East Shobhit Yadav

The global business networking platform Network In Action (NIA) officially launched its Sri Lanka chapter at an exclusive event held at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. 

The invite-only evening brought together a selected group of entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders from across industries. 

Hosted by NIA Sri Lanka Regional Partners Jayathas Kamalanathan and Pamatheesan Kopalapillai, the launch offered a firsthand experience of how NIA operates and what sets its networking model apart from conventional approaches. 

The event featured a keynote presentation from the leadership team, followed by a live demonstration of an NIA-style group session.

NIA, which started in the United States, has expanded across more than 200 cities worldwide. It combines in-person group meetings with a tech-driven platform that helps members track referrals, measure return on investment and maintain strong, consistent professional relationships. The Colombo chapter follows this same structure, offering monthly curated meetings, performance tracking tools and a focus on building long-term business value through warm referrals and shared learning. 

The guests had the opportunity to meet the founding members of NIA Colombo and connect with like-minded professionals in an environment designed for meaningful conversation. The hosts shared their vision for building a high-trust business community in Sri Lanka which offers structure, accountability and access to global standards.

“Sri Lanka has no shortage of talented entrepreneurs and professionals. What many are looking for is a consistent way to grow, surrounded by the right people. That’s exactly what we’re building with NIA Colombo,” said Kamalanathan. 

Kopalapillai noted, “This isn’t about selling or self-promotion. It’s about real connections that lead to real growth.”