SomNOG8 Conference
Thursday, 11 December 2025 -
08:00
Monday, 8 December 2025
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Thursday, 11 December 2025
08:00
Guests Arrival and Registration
-
All
Guests Arrival and Registration
All
08:00 - 08:59
09:00
Welcoming Remarks
-
Mohamed Bile
(
SomNOG Chair
)
Welcoming Remarks
Mohamed Bile
(
SomNOG Chair
)
09:00 - 09:05
Room: Conference Hall
09:05
SomNOG8 Presentation
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Mohamed Bile
(
SomNOG Member
)
SomNOG8 Presentation
Mohamed Bile
(
SomNOG Member
)
09:05 - 09:10
Room: Conference Hall
09:10
Gold Sponsor Remarks
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Said Dirie
(
Deputy Communications Department Manager, Hormuud Telecom
)
Gold Sponsor Remarks
Said Dirie
(
Deputy Communications Department Manager, Hormuud Telecom
)
09:10 - 09:20
Room: Conference Hall
09:20
Workshop Host of the year
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Sheikdon Salad Elmi
(
President Jazeera University
)
Workshop Host of the year
Sheikdon Salad Elmi
(
President Jazeera University
)
09:20 - 09:30
Room: Conference Hall
09:30
Silver Sponsor Remarks
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Abdifatah Mohamed Ali
(
General Manager, Bluecom
)
Silver Sponsor Remarks
Abdifatah Mohamed Ali
(
General Manager, Bluecom
)
09:30 - 09:35
Room: Conference Hall
09:35
Digital Media Partner Remarks
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Ahmed Adan Wacdi
(
General Manager, Deero
)
Digital Media Partner Remarks
Ahmed Adan Wacdi
(
General Manager, Deero
)
09:35 - 09:40
Room: Conference Hall
09:40
Somali Networking Academy
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Sharaf Ahmed Roble
(
Executive Director, SONAK
)
Somali Networking Academy
Sharaf Ahmed Roble
(
Executive Director, SONAK
)
09:40 - 09:45
Room: Conference Hall
09:45
Opening Remarks
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Zakarie Ismael
(
VP, ISOC Somalia Chapter
)
Opening Remarks
Zakarie Ismael
(
VP, ISOC Somalia Chapter
)
09:45 - 09:50
Room: Conference Hall
09:50
Opening Remarks
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Abdikarim Mohaidin Ahmed
(
Deputy Chair, SomaliREN Rector, SIMAD University
)
Opening Remarks
Abdikarim Mohaidin Ahmed
(
Deputy Chair, SomaliREN Rector, SIMAD University
)
09:50 - 10:00
Room: Conference Hall
Opening Ceremony Remarks
10:00
Opening Remarks
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Mohamed Mohamud
(
Rector, Somali National University
)
Opening Remarks
Mohamed Mohamud
(
Rector, Somali National University
)
10:00 - 10:10
Room: Conference Hall
10:10
Official Opening Address
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H.E. Mohamed Adam Mo’allim
(
MP State Minister of Communication and Technology, FGS
)
Official Opening Address
H.E. Mohamed Adam Mo’allim
(
MP State Minister of Communication and Technology, FGS
)
10:10 - 10:20
Room: Conference Hall
10:20
Health Break and Photo Session
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All
Health Break and Photo Session
All
10:20 - 11:00
Room: Conference Hall
11:00
Keynote Speaker I: Breaking Silos, Building Bridges: How Interoperability Fuels the Digital Economy
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Abdullahi Bihi Hussien
(
Managing Director, SPS
)
Keynote Speaker I: Breaking Silos, Building Bridges: How Interoperability Fuels the Digital Economy
Abdullahi Bihi Hussien
(
Managing Director, SPS
)
11:00 - 11:15
Room: Conference Hall
Keynote Speaker II:
11:15
Keynote Speaker I: Innovating Together: Accelerating Digital Economy in Somalia
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Dr. Abdiwahab Abdullahi Elmi
(
CEO, Bravo Group
)
Keynote Speaker I: Innovating Together: Accelerating Digital Economy in Somalia
Dr. Abdiwahab Abdullahi Elmi
(
CEO, Bravo Group
)
11:15 - 11:30
Room: Conference Hall
11:30
Inclusive Fintech Innovation: Voice-Enabled Mobile Money for Visually Impaired Users in Somalia
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Sa’dia Ahmed Jibril & Abdirahman Kulane
(
Di City University
)
Inclusive Fintech Innovation: Voice-Enabled Mobile Money for Visually Impaired Users in Somalia
Sa’dia Ahmed Jibril & Abdirahman Kulane
(
Di City University
)
11:30 - 11:40
Room: Conference Hall
Theme I: Critical Infrastructure
11:40
Inclusive Digital Services & Financial Innovation: Unlocking Economic Opportunity for Every Somali Citizen
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Abdullahi Abdulaziz Osman
(
Advisor, OPM
)
Inclusive Digital Services & Financial Innovation: Unlocking Economic Opportunity for Every Somali Citizen
Abdullahi Abdulaziz Osman
(
Advisor, OPM
)
11:40 - 11:50
11:50
The Importance of Data for an Inclusive and Innovative Digital Economy in Somalia
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Mohamed Ibrahim Nor
(
Researcher & Consultant
)
The Importance of Data for an Inclusive and Innovative Digital Economy in Somalia
Mohamed Ibrahim Nor
(
Researcher & Consultant
)
11:50 - 12:00
Room: Conference Hall
12:00
Redefining Growth: What a True Digital Economy Means for Somalia
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Abdinor Ali Mohamed
(
National Economic Advisor, National Economic Council
)
Redefining Growth: What a True Digital Economy Means for Somalia
Abdinor Ali Mohamed
(
National Economic Advisor, National Economic Council
)
12:00 - 12:10
Room: Conference Hall
12:10
Plenary Session I: Enabling Inclusion: Unlocking Digital Services and Financial Innovation for All Somalis
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Mohamed Amin Abdisamad
(
Director, Information Systems Department, NIRA
)
Bashir Ahmed Mohamud
(
Government Solutions Department Manager, Tabaarak ICT Solutions
)
Abdinor Ali Mohamed
(
National Economic Advisor, National Economic Council
)
Rahmo Hassan Osman
(
Digital Governance & DPI Program Lead, UNDP
)
Plenary Session I: Enabling Inclusion: Unlocking Digital Services and Financial Innovation for All Somalis
Mohamed Amin Abdisamad
(
Director, Information Systems Department, NIRA
)
Bashir Ahmed Mohamud
(
Government Solutions Department Manager, Tabaarak ICT Solutions
)
Abdinor Ali Mohamed
(
National Economic Advisor, National Economic Council
)
Rahmo Hassan Osman
(
Digital Governance & DPI Program Lead, UNDP
)
12:10 - 12:50
12:50
Lunch and Prayers
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All
Lunch and Prayers
All
12:50 - 13:50
13:50
AI for Trusted Digital Ecosystem in Somalia Using A Zero-Trust Model for Inclusive Services
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Yahye Abukar Ahmed
(
SIMAD University
)
AI for Trusted Digital Ecosystem in Somalia Using A Zero-Trust Model for Inclusive Services
Yahye Abukar Ahmed
(
SIMAD University
)
13:50 - 14:05
Room: Conference Hall
14:05
The Role of Internet Connectivity in Accelerating Somalia's Digital Transformation
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Abdifatah Mohamed Ali
(
General Manager Bluecom
)
The Role of Internet Connectivity in Accelerating Somalia's Digital Transformation
Abdifatah Mohamed Ali
(
General Manager Bluecom
)
14:05 - 14:20
Room: Conference Hall
14:20
Strategic Digital Leadership: Shaping Somalia’s Transformation Through Innovation & Infrastructure”
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Mohamed Adil
(
Data Center Manager
)
Strategic Digital Leadership: Shaping Somalia’s Transformation Through Innovation & Infrastructure”
Mohamed Adil
(
Data Center Manager
)
14:20 - 14:35
Room: Conference Hall
14:35
How Digital Branding Builds Trust and Drives Somalia’s Digital Economy
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Mohamed Hirsi
(
Communications Specialist, Central Bank of Somalia
)
How Digital Branding Builds Trust and Drives Somalia’s Digital Economy
Mohamed Hirsi
(
Communications Specialist, Central Bank of Somalia
)
14:35 - 14:45
Room: Conference Hall
14:45
Plenary Session II: Building Trust Online: Protecting Safety and Digital Rights in Somalia
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Ayan Khalif
(
Program Manager, Digital Shelter
)
Abdifitah Mohamed Ali,
(
General Manager, Bluecom Somalia
)
Yahye Abukar
(
Director, SIMAD AI Institute
)
Abdullahi Guled
(
Cybersecurity Specialist, Ministry of Communications and Technology
)
Ayan Khalif
(
Program Manager, Digital Shelter
)
Plenary Session II: Building Trust Online: Protecting Safety and Digital Rights in Somalia
Ayan Khalif
(
Program Manager, Digital Shelter
)
Abdifitah Mohamed Ali,
(
General Manager, Bluecom Somalia
)
Yahye Abukar
(
Director, SIMAD AI Institute
)
Abdullahi Guled
(
Cybersecurity Specialist, Ministry of Communications and Technology
)
Ayan Khalif
(
Program Manager, Digital Shelter
)
14:45 - 15:30
Room: Conference Hall
15:30
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
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Official Closing Remarks Mustaf Yasin
(
Director General, NCA
)
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Official Closing Remarks Mustaf Yasin
(
Director General, NCA
)
15:30 - 16:30
Room: Conference Hall
1. SomNOG8 Workshop Graduation 2. Community Awards 3. Official Closing Remarks 4. SomNOG8 Communique