SomNOG3 Workshops and Conferences

Strengthening the Somali internet industry as a key economic builder

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.

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Conference Schedule

20 -21 October, 2018

Afrik Hotel, Mogadishu

#SessionSpeaker(s)TimeVenue
1Preparations 08:00 - 9:00Afrik Hotel
2Dua & Welcoming Participants Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed 09:00 - 09:10Afrik Hotel
3Welcoming StatementAhmed Dahir Siyad 09:10 - 09:20Afrik Hotel
4NOG update Abdullahi Bihi Hussein 09:20 - 09:30Afrik Hotel
5Official OpeningAbdi Sheikh, Executive GM, NCA 09:30 - 09:50Afrik Hotel
6Diamond Sponsor SpeechAdan Bule, Dalkom Somalia 09:50 - 10:00Afrik Hotel
7Gold Sponsor SpeechAbdirahman Jahwayn, SON 10:00 - 10:10 Afrik Hotel
8Silver Sponsor Speech ILiban Egal, Somali Wireless 10:10 - 10:20Afrik Hotel
9Silver Sponsor Speech IISahal Abdulle, Somcast 10:20 - 10:30Afrik Hotel
10Workshop host of the yearDr. Abdullahi Barise, City University of Mogadishu 10:30 - 10:40Afrik Hotel
11Coffee Break10:40 - 11:00Afrik Hotel
12Keynote SpeakerAbdikarim Hassan Jama 11:00 -11:30Afrik Hotel
13Keynote SpeakerEng. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud 11:30 -12:00Afrik Hotel
14Keynote SpeakerDr. Nur Fursade 12:00 - 12:30 Afrik Hotel
15Prayer and Lunch12:30 – 14:00Afrik Hotel
16Session II : The Role of Internet Sector in the Socio-Economic Development SESSION CHAIR : ABDIWAHAB A. ELMI Afrik Hotel
17Agricultural Intelligent Technology Based On IoTDr. Khalid Abdullahi Ali 14:00 - 14:15Afrik Hotel
18Lessons Learned from UIXPKyle Spencer, UIXP 14:15 - 14:30Afrik Hotel
19Building Strong Eco-system for Somali Internet Sector Abdullahi Bihi, SomaliREN 14:30 - 14:45Afrik Hotel
20Data Driven DevelopmentTim Kelly, World Bank 14:45 - 15:00Afrik Hotel
21Panel DiscussionsAbdullahi Isse (UCT) , Dr. Cadani , Dr. Khalid Abdullahi Ali , Abdullahi Bihi Hussein 15:00 - 16:00Afrik Hotel
22Prayer and Health Break16:00 - 16:30Afrik Hotel
23Closing Day One16:30 - 16:40Afrik Hotel
#SessionSpeaker(s)TimeVenue
1Preparations 8:00 - 9:00Afrik Hotel
2Session I : New Internet Technology Trends: Opportunities and ChallengesSession Chair: Yasir Mohamud Session IAfrik Hotel
3The role of Technology in the Development of Somalia Dr. Nur Hersi (Fursade), Strategic Advisor the President 9:00 - 9:15Afrik Hotel
4The Evaluation Internet of Things Eng. Abbas Yacqub, SomNOG 9:15 – 9:30Afrik Hotel
5Security Risks Facing Cloud Computing as the Future ICT Service Provisioning ModelEng. Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, JUST 9:30 - 9:45Afrik Hotel
65G UDN Multi-hop Self backhauling ArchitectureMohamed Hassan Sheikh Ali 9:45 - 10:00Afrik Hotel
7Panel DiscussionMohamed Hassan Sheikh Ali , Eng. Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, JUST , Eng. Abbas Yacqub, SomNOG , Dr. Nur Hersi (Fursade), Strategic Advisor the President 10:00 - 10:45Afrik Hotel
8Coffee Break10:45 - 11:00Afrik Hotel
9Session II: Internet Governance and Regulations Session Chair: Abdullahi Bihi Session IIAfrik Hotel
10Institutional Repositories and the Role of Academic Libraries In Scholarly CommunicationEng. Abdifitah Farah, SIMAD University 11:00 - 11:15Afrik Hotel
11Internet Governance: Past and PresentDr. Fahad Patayneh, ICANN 11:15 - 11:30Afrik Hotel
12Role of IT in the Development of GovernmentAbdiwahab A. Elmi, JUST 11:30 - 11:45Afrik Hotel
13Privacy Security and Identity Management Eng. Liban Abdulkadir, MPTT 11:45 - 12:00Afrik Hotel
14Panel DiscussionEng. Liban Abdulkadir, MPTT , Abdiwahab A. Elmi, JUST , Eng. Abdifitah Farah, SIMAD University , Zakaria Ismail 12:00 12:45Afrik Hotel
15Prayer and Lunch12:45 -14:00Afrik Hotel
16Session III: The Impact of Digital Skills on the new Trends of Economic GrowthSession Chair: Hussein Osman Abdullahi Session IIIAfrik Hotel
17Determinants of the Awareness and Perception of E-Commerce in SomaliaMohamed Muse Hassan, SIMAD University 14:00 - 14:15Afrik Hotel
18The role of Data and ICT in Shaping Innovation for Humanitarian Response Mohamed Osman, SDRI 14:15 - 14:30Afrik Hotel
19Internet MarketingMohamed, SomaliaSoft 14:30 - 14:45Afrik Hotel
20A Vision for the National Backbone: Opportunities and ChallengesEng. M. Adil, Dalkom Somalia 14:45 - 15:00Afrik Hotel
21Panel DiscussionMohamed Shine (Soomar) , Guure (Tabaarak) , Eng. M. Adil, Dalkom Somalia , Mohamed, SomaliaSoft , Mohamed Osman, SDRI 15:00 - 15:45Afrik Hotel
22Prayer and Health Break 15:45 - 16:15Afrik Hotel
23Closing Session H.E. Eng. Abdi Ashur Hassan (MPTT) 16:15 - 16:45Afrik Hotel

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Workshops

The Workshops will take place in City University of Mogadishu, Marine Campus.

Conference

SomNOG3 Conference will take place in Afrik Hotel, Mogadishu from 20 to 21 October 2018