SomNOG2 Conference on Internet Technologies
SomNOG2 Workshop, 15 - 17 OCTOBER, 2017 City University - Marine Campus, Mogadishu
SomNOG2 Conference, 22 - 23 NOVEMBER, 2017 JAZEERA PALACE HOTEL, Mogadishu
Thank you all for joining SOMNOG2 conference 2017
See You All Next August For the 3rd Time!
Session videos and slides will be available soon

About SomNOG
Where The Techies Meet
The Somali Network Operators’ Group (SomNOG) is a forum for Somali networking professionals to develop technical capacities, share experiences and collaborate on developing expertise and competency through trainings and research in networking and Internet technologies.
Conference Schedule
22 - 23 November, 2017
Jazeera Palace Hotel, Mogadishu
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Registration | 08:00 AM - 09:00 | Jazeera palace | |
2 | Welcome Statement by SomNOG Chair | Abdullahi Bihi Hussein | 09:00 AM - 09:10 | Jazeera palace |
3 | Speech of the Guest of Honor | 09:10 AM - 09:25 | Jazeera palace | |
4 | Diamond Sponsor Speech (SomTel) | 09:25 AM - 09:40 | Jazeera Palace | |
5 | Gold Sponsor Speeches (SON ) | Ahmed Shu’ayb Farah | 09:40 AM - 09:50 | Jazeera Palace |
6 | Gold Sponsor Speech (PremierBank) | Abdinasir Osman Hassan | 09:50 AM - 10:00 | Jazeera Palace |
7 | Speech of the Workshop Host of the Year | 10:00 AM - 10:10 | Jazeera Palace | |
8 | Speech of SomaliREN | Dr Abdirizak A. Dalmar | 10:10 AM - 10:20 | Jazeera Palace |
9 | Tea Break | 10:20 - 11:00 | Jazeera Palace | |
10 | Examining the barriers to the development of the Internet industry, session chair: Abdiwahab | Session 1 | ||
11 | History of the Internet in Somalia | Abdulkadir Ali Dini | 11:00 - 11:20 | Jazeera Palace |
12 | Recent developments of the Somali Internet and Telecommunications Industry | Mohamed Adi | 11:20 – 11:40 | Jazeera Palace |
13 | Reforming higher education through ICT | Mohamed Mohamud | 11:40 – 12:00 | Jazeera Palace |
14 | The Barriers to the Development of the Internet Sector in Somalia | Liban Abdulkadir | 12:00 – 12:15 | Jazeera Palace |
15 | The Internet Economy | Abdiwahab A. Elmi | 12:15 – 12:30 | Jazeera Palace |
16 | Prayers and Lunch | 12:30-14:00 | ||
17 | Panel Discussion | 14:00-15:00 |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Session 2: Drivers and enabling factors for the growth of the Internet Industry (Eng Abdulkadir Dini) | |||
2 | Infrastructure-sharing and open access models | Ahmed Dahir Siyad | 9:00 – 09:20 | Jazeera Palace |
3 | The Essence of the Telecommunications Act and the Anticipated Impact | Eng Ali Afey | 9:20 – 09:40 | Jazeera Palace |
4 | The Role of Innovation in the Development of the Internet Industry in Somalia | Liban Abdi Egal | 9:40 – 10:00 | Jazeera Palace |
5 | Internet Exchange Points | Abbas Yaqub Hassan | 10:00 – 10:20 | Jazeera Palace |
6 | Research on Internet Penetration in Somalia and its Policy Implications | Abdullahi Bihi Hussein | 10:20 – 10:40 | Jazeera Palace |
7 | Developing the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of the Internet infrastructure | Eng. Mohamoud Jimale | 10:40 -11:00 | Jazeera Palace |
8 | Tea Break | 11:00 - 11:20 | Jazeera Palace | |
9 | Panel Discussion | 11:20 - 12:00 | Jazeera Palace | |
10 | Getting Ready for the Security Implications of the Anticipated Growth of Somalia’s Internet Industry | Mohamed Haaji | 12:00 – 12:20 | 12:00 – 12:20 |
11 | Prayers and Lunch | 11:20 - 12:30 | 12:00 – 12:20 | |
12 | Sessions 3: The Roles of the Industry Stakeholders and the Expected Impact Resulting from the Growth of the Internet Industry - Eng. Yasin Barkhadle | Sessions 3: | ||
13 | Cloud Services and Implementation Strategies | Badri Jimcaale | 13:30– 13:45 | Jazeera Palace |
14 | ICT and Employment Opportunities | Ahmed Ugas | 13:45– 14:00 I | Jazeera Palace |
15 | E-Government Services: A Must for Better Governance | Zakaria Ismail | 14:00– 14:15 | Jazeera Palace |
16 | Lessons Learned from the Impact of Telecommunications Regulation Implementation by post-conflict Countries and our neighbors | Abdirizak Ali Asir | 14:15– 14:30 | Jazeera Palace |
17 | Panel Discussion | 14:30 – 15:30 | Jazeera Palace | |
18 | Prayers and Tea Break | 15:30– 16:00 | Jazeera Palace | |
19 | A Special Session on Internet Consumer Needs | 16:00-16:30 | Jazeera Palace | |
20 | Closing Ceremony | 16:00 – 16:30 |
Location
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22 - 23 November, 2017
Jazeera Palace Hotel, Mogadishu
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