Mogo Media Academy, Sri Lanka’s premier institute for creative education and a proud subsidiary of Derana, has announced its partnership with the EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025 as the Platinum Sponsor. This collaboration highlights the academy’s commitment to empowering the next generation of creative professionals in Sri Lanka while connecting them to international career pathways.
Kayen Akeel, Marketing Consultant – Mogo Media Academy; Madonna Joy, Head of Academy – Mogo Media Academy; Sachitha Kalingamudali, General Manager – Mogo Media Academy; Mahinda Galagedara, Chairman EDEX; Tharanga Perera, Advisor Sponsorship Committee EDEX; Shameera Nissanka, Director Sponsorship Committee EDEX Mid Year Expo; Dhanushka Wijeyekoon, Sponsorship Committee Member EDEX Mid Year Expo and Praveen Rajapaksha, Marketing execution Committee Member EDEX
As part of the expo, Mogo Media Academy will present its flagship programs in Animation, Game Development, Concept Art, Modelling, and Texturing. Developed with strong industry integration, these programs provide students with hands-on training, expert mentorship, and opportunities to work on real-world projects, preparing graduates to thrive in the global creative economy.
Commenting on the partnership, Sachitha Kalingamudali, General Manager of Mogo Media Academy, said: “We are delighted to serve as the Platinum Sponsor of EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025. At Mogo Media Academy, our mission is to guide young creatives towards building successful careers in animation, game development, VFX, and beyond. The expo is an ideal platform for us to engage with aspiring storytellers and digital artists, and to inspire them to turn their passion into a profession.”
A key highlight of this year’s participation is the academy’s exclusive partnership with Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. Through this collaboration, diploma graduates from Mogo Media Academy can transfer credits directly into the second year of selected undergraduate programs in Animation, Game Design, and Creative Arts. Students enrolling through this pathway also receive a 20% scholarship, making world-class education in Australia more accessible and affordable.
Further extending its commitment to nurturing talent from an early age, Mogo Media Academy has also introduced a pioneering Under 16 Program. Specially tailored for students aged 12–16, the program offers a foundation in animation, digital arts, and storytelling, encouraging creativity and innovation among young learners.
The EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition and job fair, will take place on September 13th and 14th at the BMICH, Colombo. This marks its 21st year since its inception.For more information about Mogo Media Academy and its programs, please contact (011) 728 8300 or visit www.mogoacademy.lk.
