

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Conversations worth continuing: Ceylon Circle - Sri Lankan Business Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: An evening for Sri Lankan-origin professionals who believe the best connections are built over time — not exchanged in passing.About this EventAbout the EveningCeylon Circle returns with its second gathering — an evening designed to deepen the conversations that matter most.Following the energy and connections sparked at our first event, this night is about continuity: continuing relationships, continuing dialogue, and continuing the shared work of building meaningful businesses and careers.Ceylon Circle brings together Sri Lankan-origin founders, operators, investors, and senior professionals across Australia who are shaping industries, stewarding capital, and leading teams with intention.This is not transactional networking.It is a space for thoughtful exchange, grounded perspectives, and genuine connection — the kind that lasts beyond a single evening.Whether you are building, leading, investing, or exploring what comes next, this gathering offers a place to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones in a setting designed for depth, not noise.Please note that your ticket includes a three-course dinner, along with a drinks package for the first hour of the event. Please specify if you have any dietaries once you purchase your ticket.Who This Evening Is ForFounders, entrepreneurs &amp; business ownersSenior professionals and leaders across industriesInvestors, advisors &amp; operatorsSri Lankan-origin individuals with a long-term, growth mindsetThose who value conversation over pitches, and connection over volume? Your HostsNishane KarunaratneNishane leads Partnerships at pay.com.au, one of Australia’s fastest-growing B2B payments and rewards platforms. As an early employee, he has helped build its commercial and strategic partnerships, expand its rewards ecosystem, and support international growth into the US. With the company approaching 100 staff in under five years, Nishane is passionate about ecosystem-building, long-term value creation, and connecting people across fintech and payments.Kunal AmaleanWith over ten years of experience in the global apparel industry, Kunal relocated to Melbourne four years ago and now manages a diversified offshore investment portfolio. He is well connected within Asian and Asia-Pacific family office networks and is focused on establishing strong structures beyond Sri Lanka. Kunal brings deep insight into responsible ownership, stewardship, entrepreneurship within large organisations, and strategic wealth creation. His interests include sports businesses, preventive healthcare, and the future of learning.What to ExpectA relaxed, considered setting with drinks and dinnerA curated group of Sri Lankan-origin business leaders and professionalsA short welcome and framing of the evening by the hostsGuided conversations designed to spark depth and reflectionA fireside chat followed by open Q&amp;ANo corp speak. No sales pitches. Just real conversation.Evening Flow | Conversations Worth Continuing6:00 PM — Arrivals at the CircleSettle in, greet familiar faces, and meet new ones over a drink.6:00 – 6:45 PM — Open the ConversationUnstructured connection and warm introductions.6:45 – 6:50 PM — Why We’re HereA short welcome from the hosts, setting the intention for the evening.6:50 – 7:00 PM — The First ExchangePaired conversations guided by thoughtful question cards.7:00 PM — Take Your Place at the TableGuests move to dinner seating — names waiting, conversations continuing.7:00 – 7:30 PM — Breaking BreadDinner served. Conversation encouraged.7:30 – 8:00 PM — Fireside Chat with Shantha De SilvaA fireside chat exploring leadership, responsibility, and growth.8:00 – 8:15 PM — Questions That MatterOpen Q&amp;A with the room.8:15 – 9:00 PM — Let the Conversation ContinueUnhurried dialogue, new connections, and shared reflection.What to Bring &amp; WearBring: Yourself — and an openness to listen and shareDress Code: Smart casual / Business casualReserve Your Place!Ceylon Circle gatherings are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of conversation.If you value relationships that unfold over time and conversations that don’t end when the night does, we’d love to have you join us.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/conversations-worth-continuing-ceylon-circle-sri-lankan-business-night/100001980761222136
- **Event Categories**: business, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com.au%2Fe%2Fconversations-worth-continuing-ceylon-circle-sri-lankan-business-night-tickets-1980761222136
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 84.96, max: 117.79, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Den, The George on Collins
- **lat**: -37.8144752
- **long**: 144.9678467
- **full address**: The Den, The George on Collins, 162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: IFLYFLAT & pay.com.au (https://allevents.in/org/iflyflat-and-paycomau/24026660)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Den, The George on Collins, 162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 84.96 up to 117.79 AUD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** IFLYFLAT & pay.com.au
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Conversations worth continuing: Ceylon Circle - Sri Lankan Business Night ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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