About SomNOG
The Somali Network Operators’ Group (SomNOG) is a volunteer-led, community-driven technical organization established in 2015 to strengthen Somalia’s Internet and digital ecosystem. SomNOG brings together network operators, systems administrators, cybersecurity practitioners, academia, policymakers, and Internet stakeholders from across Somalia to share technical knowledge, build operational capacity, and advance the country’s Internet infrastructure. Participation in SomNOG’s activities is open to anyone interested in sharing technical knowledge or learning from others.
SomNOG9 – 9th Annual Workshops and Conference
SomNOG9 will be held on 19-24 September 2026 in Mogadishu, Somalia, under the theme:
“Connected by Design: Advancing Somalia’s Digital Infrastructure and Integrated Public Services“
Call for Abstracts and Presentations
We welcome submissions addressing the conference theme or related areas within the following sub-themes:
- Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), local traffic routing, national data centers, data residency and sovereignty, and reducing dependence on international transit infrastructure. - Integrated Government and Public Services
Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA), API-driven integration, shared data standards, citizen-centered service delivery, and eliminating repeated registration burdens on citizens and institutions. - Cybersecurity and National Resilience
National cyber resilience, incident response coordination, cybersecurity governance, critical infrastructure protection, and Somalia’s evolving national cybersecurity ecosystem. - Digital Identity and Trust Infrastructure
Digital identity frameworks, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), trusted digital transactions, and authentication and trust services.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 August 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 26 August 2026
- Final presentation deadline: 10 September 2026
- Conference: 23-24 September 2026
Submit your abstract directly through the SomNOG9 Conference event page: Call for Presentations
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