LEVELSTAIR — Game Development, Animation & AR/VR Studio in Sri Lanka

It was a pleasure to contribute to EXE 2025 as a speaker representing GDG Sri Lanka. I had the opportunity to share my expertise on Google Cloud for Game Development, a topic I'm passionate about. I truly admire the event's novel concept and its important mission of promoting production-level game development within the Sri Lankan community. My best wishes to the entire organizing committee for all their future initiatives.

Levelstair has become a true cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s game development community. In such a short time, they’ve managed to bring together passionate creators, organize inspiring game jams, and open real opportunities for collaboration and growth. Their commitment to empowering new developers through mentorship and community support is transforming the local gaming landscape. I’m proud to be part of this movement and excited to see how far Levelstair will go.

EXE was a very interesting event to be part of, it let me see what the next generation of game developers in Sri Lanka were like and convinced me that the industry has a bright future.

I have seen how important community-driven support is for the growth of game development in Sri Lanka. Levelstair has been doing meaningful work in this space by creating grassroots events that bring developers, creators, students, and industry enthusiasts together. Their efforts go beyond simply hosting events. They are helping build confidence, visibility, and opportunity for local game developers who are trying to find their place in the industry. For a growing ecosystem like ours, that kind of consistent support is invaluable. A major example of this impact was the recent LKGDC, which was recognized by the International Game Developers Association. This was a real milestone for the Sri Lankan game development industry, and it showed what is possible when local communities are given the right platform, structure, and support. Levelstair’s work is helping strengthen the foundation of Sri Lanka’s game development community, and I truly appreciate their commitment to uplifting the industry from the ground up. Sri Lanka’s game development scene needs more initiatives like this, and Levelstair is playing an important role in moving it forward.

We were incredibly impressed with what Levelstair put together. Speaking from experience, if an initiative like Levelstair had existed when I first started, it would have made the game development journey so much easier. Their commitment to elevating the industry landscape in Sri Lanka is unparalleled. Bridging the gap between established studios and up-and-coming developers is no small feat, but Levelstair handles it beautifully. It was an honor for our team to be invited to Level Up 2026, and we hope to see this event continue to grow for years to come.

LKGDC 2026 was a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's game development industry and an experience we're grateful to have been part of. Bringing together game studios, industry professionals, and aspiring developers, the event created a space for meaningful discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and future of game development in Sri Lanka. The speaker sessions and panels offered valuable insights from those actively building the industry, while the showcase area gave attendees the chance to experience locally developed games firsthand. A sincere thank you to Levelstair for organizing LKGDC and creating a platform that strengthens connections within the community and helps move the industry forward. We look forward to seeing its continued growth in the years ahead.

I've had the pleasure of watching Levelstair grow from a small group of passionate individuals organizing game jams to becoming the country's leading community for game developers, even bringing the first-ever LKGDC to life. Their commitment to supporting and connecting developers has already made a significant impact, and I have no doubt they will continue to play a key role in taking Sri Lanka's games industry to new heights