The Career Fair 2026 of the University of Kelaniya commenced with its first Open Day on 2nd February 2026 at the Social Sciences Auditorium. The event was organized by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with affiliated student clubs - Rotaract, Leo Club, LED, and Gavel.

The first workshop of the Open Day was conducted by MAS Holdings under the theme ‘Essential Workplace Skills for Future Professionals and MAS Culture.’ The session was led by Ms Sandamali Ranasinghe, Deputy General Manager – Talent Attraction and Acquisition, MAS Holdings Group. The second workshop was conducted by North Sails titled on ‘Adapting to Rapid Change in the Corporate Landscape and North Sails Culture’  and it was led by Ms Awanthi Gunathilaka, Executive – Talent Acquisition, North Sails.

The event was graced by Senior Professor Dilkushi Wettewe, Director of the Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya, along with Mr K. A. M. Viraj Abeysinghe and Mrs R. P. A. Mynoon Perera, Career Counsellors of the University. In addition to the workshops, on-the-spot interviews were conducted by industry professionals from MAS Holdings and North Sails, with over 300 students actively participating. The Open Day successfully provided undergraduates with valuable internship opportunities at both companies, marking a strong beginning to Career Fair UoK 2026.