Nestlé’s iconic coffee brand, NESCAFÉ, is proud to return as a partner for the 23rd edition of Colombo Fashion Week, Sri Lanka’s most anticipated fashion event. The brand will bring its signature energy and creativity to the runway from April 1st to 4th at City of Dreams Sri Lanka.
Aligned with NESCAFÉ’s commitment to creating exceptional coffee experiences that brighten everyday moments, the NESCAFÉ Fashion Café will serve as a dynamic experience hub—uniting designers, artists, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts in a space built for connection and creative exchange. Here, the vibrancy of the runway meets the warmth of a perfectly brewed NESCAFÉ, inspiring ambition and sparking innovation.
Bernie Stefan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka, commented:
"NESCAFÉ’s return to Colombo Fashion Week is a natural extension of our purpose—to fuel creativity and ambition while creating coffee experiences that bring people together. We are thrilled to continue this partnership, celebrating innovation, self-expression, and the creative energy that defines both Colombo Fashion Week and NESCAFÉ."
Ajai Vir Singh, Founder of Colombo Fashion Week, added:
"The 23rd edition of Colombo Fashion Week introduces several exciting initiatives, including our collaboration with the BRICS International Fashion Federation to host a South Asia Edition this season. We are also expanding our international footprint through partnerships such as White Milano. With an exciting season ahead, we are delighted to once again partner with NESCAFÉ for Colombo Fashion Week Summer 2026."
NESCAFÉ is more than just coffee—it is a brand that inspires daily creativity, encourages collaboration, and empowers people to make a meaningful impact. This philosophy reflects Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life, today and for generations to come.
Sampath Bank and Apartner Revolutionize Digital Payments for Sri Lanka’s Expanding Condominium Market
Sampath Bank and Apartner Digitise Condominium Payments, Boosting Efficiency in Sri Lanka’s Urban Living
Sri Lanka’s condominium sector continues to grow rapidly, reshaping urban living across the country. Yet, many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow collections, delay reconciliations, and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations.
Addressing this gap, Sampath Bank PLC has partnered with Apartner (Pvt) Ltd to introduce a secure, real-time digital payments framework for condominiums. The collaboration integrates Visa’s Cybersource payment gateway with Sampath Bank’s API Manager, enabling seamless payment collection, instant outward settlements, and automated reconciliations.
Chirath Samarasekara, Head of Card Centre at Sampath Bank, said:
"Condominium living is becoming a defining feature of modern Sri Lanka, and the financial infrastructure supporting it must evolve accordingly. Through Visa’s Cybersource and our API Manager, this partnership ensures real-time settlements and reconciliations, offering residents a secure, convenient digital experience while giving management corporations greater transparency, control, and predictability."
As Sri Lanka advances toward a cashless and digitalised future, digitised payments in residential communities are critical for improving payment discipline, reducing operational friction, and building trust between residents and management corporations.
Via the Apartner platform, residents can already manage visitor access, facility bookings, notices, and monthly invoicing. With Sampath Bank’s payment integration, maintenance fees and other charges can now be settled digitally and on time, eliminating cash handling, manual receipts, and follow-ups.
Deshan Dias Bandaranayake, Co-Founder and CEO of Apartner, added:
"This partnership addresses one of the biggest operational pain points for condominium communities. Real-time payment visibility and automated reconciliation give management corporations confidence in their cash flows, while residents enjoy convenience, security, and peace of mind through a platform designed for everyday living."
Already trusted by developments such as Capitol Twin Peaks, Havelock City, Trillium, and John Keells Properties, the Sampath Bank–Apartner partnership sets a new standard for digitally enabled condominium living, ushering in a more connected, efficient, and cashless era for Sri Lanka’s urban communities.
NESCAFÉ Fashion Café: Where Creativity Meets Style at Colombo Fashion Week 2026
