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 training and research in networking and Internet technologies.
SomNOG is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers which aim to contribute to the growing eco-system of Internet service providers and consumers by building relevant technical expertise. The platform provided by the organization will enable a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Participation in SomNOG’s activities is open to anyone interested in sharing their experiences and technical knowledge or learning from others.
SomNOG’s motto is “Towards a better Internet, through effective collaboration.”

The second SomNOG National Conference on Internet Technologies will be held October 2017 in Mogadishu, Somalia. SomNOG2 Conference aims to address the Internet Technologies, Networks as well as Systems and Services Administration.

The workshop is divided into two parallel tracks:

• Designing & Implementing Network Infrastructure
• System and Services