SomNOG6 Conference

25 Oct 2023, 08:00 → 26 Oct 2023, 23:30 Africa/Mogadishu

Jazeera Palace Hotel

Ahmed D. Siyad (SomaliREN)

 

Program Overview

As the rest of the developing world moves to the new economy driven by the Internet and technology, Somalia must build on the lessons they have learned throughout their efforts to climb to the top. The theme of SomNOG's annual conference for this year has been purposefully selected to create awareness of the importance of digital transformation, inform policy-makers, and inspire action.

SomNOG-6 is the 6th annual conference organized by the Somali Network Operators' Group. The one-week event will bring together professionals from the ICT sector, policy-makers, Internet service providers, academics, and other stakeholders. The goal is to provide a platform to discuss current issues facing the ICT sector and explore development opportunities and ideas for growth.

SomNOG6 in Numbers

 

SomNOG-6 Technical Workshops and Tutorials

The Somali Network Operators’ Group (SomNOG) organizes capacity building workshops on networking and Internet technology throughout the year. The technical capacity development workshops and tutorials take place during the first 4 days of SomNOG week – 3 days of workshops and 1 day for the tutorials.

The purpose of the workshops and tutorials is to develop the skills of the ICT professionals and university graduates interested in taking their technical competencies to the next level through hands-on training sessions. The bottom-line is to contribute to employability of the local university graduates and improve the service delivery of the service providers and operators. Following a 60:40 practice to concepts ratio, both the workshops and the tutorials impart relevant skills that address the market demands and skill gaps that currently exist.

SomNOG-6 Annual Conference

As the rest of the developing world moves to the new economy driven by the Internet and technology, Somalia must build on the lessons they have learned throughout their efforts to climb to the top. The theme of SomNOG's annual conference for this year has been purposefully selected to create awareness of the importance of digital transformation, inform policy-makers, and inspire action.

SomNOG6 is the 6th annual conference organized by the Somali Network Operators' Group. The two-day event will bring together professionals from the ICT sector, policy-makers, Internet service providers, academics, and other stakeholders. The goal is to provide a platform to discuss current issues facing the ICT sector and explore development opportunities and ideas for growth.

This year's main theme is "Digital Somalia: Charting Somalia's Path to Digital Transformation" which will comprise four sessions in which the following sub-themes will be examined:

Sub-theme 1: E-Government for Inclusive Governance

Sub-theme 2: Securing Somalia's Digital Landscape

Sub-theme 3: Catalyzing Digital Infrastructure for Development

Sub-theme 4: Community of Practice: Collaborating for Impact

Wednesday, 25 October

08:00 → 10:45 Welcoming and Sponsors remarks

08:00 Guests Arrival and Registration

Speaker: All

09:00 Welcoming Remarks

Speaker: Zakariye Ismael,SomNOG6 Chair

09:10 .

09:20 SomNOG Presentation

Speaker: Eng. Mohamed Adil,SomNOG Member

09:30 SomNOG-6 Workshop Host Remarks

Speaker: Eng. Khalif Muse Warsame, Vice President Academics of Benadir University,

09:45 Gold Sponsor Remarks

Speaker: Mohamed Ibrahim Abdulle, Hormuud Telecom

09:55 Silver Sponsor I Remarks

Speaker: Eng. Jama Mohamed,CEO Dalkom

10:05 Silver Sponsor II Remarks

Speaker: SOMCAST

10:15 Coffee Sponsor

Speakers: Mr. Najib Abdullahi Manager Beydan Coffee, TBD

10:20 Technical Partner

Speaker: Eng. Mohamed Ali Ahmed CTO SomaliREN

10:30 Health Break and Photo Session

10:50 → 11:45 Opening Ceremony Remarks

10:50 Opening Remarks 1

Speaker: Mr. Abdullahi Bihi Hussien Deputy Director-General NIRA

11:00 Opening Remarks 2

Speaker: Mustafa Y. Sheik,Director-General of National Communications Authority of Somalia.

11:15 Official Opening Address

Speaker: H.E. Jama Hassan Khalif Minister of Communication and Technology, FGS

11:35 → 12:50 Technical Sessions

12:00 Keynote Speaker I: Somali National ID: Opportunities for Public Sector Digital Transformation and Innovation

Speaker: Eng. Abdullahi Bihi Hussien, Deputy General Director NIRA

12:20 Digitalizing Somalia’s Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Jamhuriya University

Speaker: Eng. Abdirizak Warsame, VP of Academics of JamhuriyaUniversity

12:30 Keynote Speaker II: Promoting Inclusive and Transparent Governance through eGovernment

Speaker: H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, MP, and State Minister, MoFA

12:50 → 13:30 Lunch and Prayers

13:30 → 14:30 Plenary Session I

13:30 Panel discussion:Government Track: Transforming Governance: The Digital Landscape of Inclusive E-Government in Somalia

Speaker: Panelists 1. H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, MP, ßand State Minister, MoFA 2. Eng. Abdullahi Bihi Hussien, DDG, NIRA 3. Mr. Abdiaziz Duwane Isak, Director General, MoCT, 4. Eng. Ahmed Mukhtar Mohamud, IND ICT Advisor Moderator: Mr. Zakriye Ali Gurie, ICT & Cybersecurity Director, Villa Somalia.

14:30 → 14:45 Digitalizing Somalia’s Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Jamhuriya University

14:30 The Role of Digital Infrastructure on Somalia’s Development

Speaker: Eng. Zakariye Ali Gurey, ICT & Cybersecurity Director of VillaSomalia.

14:45 → 15:00 Transforming Somalia’s Healthcare Through Information Systems: The Case of Digfeer Hospital

14:45 An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship Between E-Government and Corruption in Somalia

Speaker: Abdihakim Omar Abdullahi, a researcher.

15:00 → 15:15 An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship Between E-Government and Corruption in Somalia

15:00 E-Government as a Tool for Good Governance and Socio-Economic Development: Digital Transformation for Inclusive Governance in Somalia

Speaker: Ali Farah, PARTNERSHIPS & ADVOCACY CONSULTANT, @SIMADiLab.

15:15 → 15:30 E-Government as a Tool for Good Governance and Socio-Economic Development: Digital Transformation for Inclusive Governance in Somalia

15:15 The Importance of e-Learning in Rural Areas" on the first day of the SomNOG6 Conference

Speaker: Eng. Khadar Jama, Infrastructure and Networks Director at National Identification and Registration Authority.

15:30 → 16:00 Day 1 Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

15:30 Day 1 Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

16:00 → 17:00 Health Break and Prayer

Thursday, 26 October

08:00 → 14:00 Research and Education

08:00 Guests Arrival and Registration

Speaker: All

09:00 Welcoming Remarks

Speaker: SomNOG

09:30 Day II Opening Remarks

09:40 Keynote Speaker III: The Significance of Cybersecurity in Somali Businesses and Government Organizations

Speaker: Eng. Cabdiweli Xalane, Information Security Adviser, Hormuud Telecom

10:00 The Role of Networking Skills Gap in Somalia’s Digital Transformation

Speaker: Eng. Yasir Mohamud Karar, Managing Director, Hafritech

10:20 Building a Robust Digital Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities in Somali Language Processing

Speaker: Dr. Fu’ad Mire, Head of the Department of Computer Science, Somali National University

10:40 Health Break and Photo Session

11:00 Transforming Somalia’s Healthcare Through Information Systems: The Case of Digfeer Hospital

Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Guled, Pediatrician at Digfeer Hospital and lecturer at SNU_University.

11:10 How Digital Transformation Impacts Cybersecurity.

Speaker: Eng. Abdifatah Mohamed Ali, ISP Manager at Somtel.

11:20 Data Privacy and the Value of Your Personal Data

Speaker: Ms. Ayan Khalif, Program Manager, DigitalShelter.

11:30 Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Framework for Somalia

Speaker: Eng. Abdullahi Guled,MoCT

11:40 Panel Discussion 2: Cyber Resilience: Safeguarding Somalia's Digital Future

Speaker: Panelists: 1. Eng. Cabdiweli Xalane, Information Security Advisor, Hormuud Telecom 2. Ms. Ayan Khalif, Program Manager, Digital Shelter 3. Abdullahi Guled Ibrahim, Cybersecurity Specialist, MoCT Moderator: Mr. Zakariye Ismael, e-Government Specialist, MoCT

12:30 Lunch and Prayers

14:00 → 16:45 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

14:00 Somalia's Potential as a Regional Digital Data Hub

Speaker: Eng. Mohamed Adil, CEO FONS Technologies

14:20 Somalia's Potential as a Regional Digital Data Hub

Speaker: Eng. Mohamed Adil, CEO FONS Technologies

14:35 Hyperscaling Connectivity in Somalia

Speaker: Mr. Abdirahman Jama Mohamed, Head of Engineering, Dalkom

14:45 Panel Discussion 3: Building Somalia's Digital Foundation: Bridging the Connectivity Divide

Speakers: Abdifatah Mohamed,Somtel, Abdullahi Hassan,Hormuud, Mohamed Ali Ahmed ,SomaliREN, Zakarie Ismael, MoCT

15:30 Health Break and Prayers

Speaker: All

16:00 → 17:20 Awards and Official Closing Ceremony

16:00 Awards and Appreciation

Speaker: All

16:20 closing remarks

Speaker: Eng. Abdullahi Bihi Hussien

16:35 Official Closing remarks

Speaker: H.E Ahmed Dirie MP and Minister of State of MoCT