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Somalia Internet Governance Forum

Somalia Internet Governance Forum

Somalia InternetGovernance Forum2026

Advancing an Open, Safe and Inclusive Digital Future for Somalia

  • 17 – 18 November 2026
  • Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Jazeera Palace Hotel

Free Participation • Registration Required • Subject to Confirmation

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Dates
17 – 18 November 2026
Venue
Jazeera Palace Hotel
City
Mogadishu, Somalia
Participation
Free — approval required

Participation is free. Registration does not automatically guarantee attendance.

Event quick facts

Forum Days

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Plenaries, panels and workshops

Sessions

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Across four thematic tracks

Speakers

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National and international voices

Participants

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Expected multistakeholder attendance

Dates

17 – 18 November 2026

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Location

Mogadishu, Somalia

Jazeera Palace Hotel

About SIGF

Shaping Somalia's Digital Future

The Somalia Internet Governance Forum is a national platform for open dialogue on how the Internet is governed, accessed and used in Somalia. It brings stakeholders together to discuss connectivity, trust, rights and opportunity — and to build shared understanding across sectors.

  • MultistakeholderGovernment, business, civil society, academia and the technical community at one table.
  • Open dialogueDiscussion is non-binding, transparent and open to anyone with a stake in the Internet.
  • On the recordOutcomes are documented so the conversation informs the work that follows.
Participants at a previous Somalia Internet Governance Forum

A national conversation

Stakeholders from across Somalia's Internet community

Edition

2026

17 – 18 November 2026 in Mogadishu.

Participation

Free

Open to all stakeholder groups.

2026 Programme

Theme & Objectives

The priorities guiding every session, panel and workshop on the programme.

Forum Theme

Advancing an Open, Safe and Inclusive Digital Future for Somalia

SIGF 2026 convenes Somalia's Internet community around a shared question: how do we grow connectivity and digital opportunity while keeping the Internet open, trusted and accessible to everyone?

  • 1Convene government, private sector, civil society, academia, youth and the technical community in one national dialogue.
  • 2Surface practical, Somalia-specific priorities for Internet policy and digital development.
  • 3Strengthen local capacity to participate in regional and global Internet governance processes.
  • 4Produce a shared record of discussions that can inform future policy work.

Digital Inclusion

Closing access gaps across regions, genders and income groups so more people can participate online.

Cybersecurity

Building trust, national response capacity and a safer online environment for institutions and users.

AI & Emerging Technologies

Understanding what artificial intelligence and new technologies mean for Somalia's digital future.

Digital Rights

Freedom of expression, privacy and data protection as the Internet becomes central to daily life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Networks, exchange points and affordability — the foundations of a resilient national Internet.

Internet Governance

Multistakeholder policy dialogue that keeps the Internet open, interoperable and accountable.

Programme

Featured Speakers

Confirmed dignitaries joining the SIGF 2026 programme.

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Portrait of H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre

H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre

Prime Minister

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama

H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama

Deputy Prime Minister

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali (Mohamed Somali)

H.E. Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali (Mohamed Somali)

Minister of Communications and Technology

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Hassan Moalim Mohamud Sheikh Ali

H.E. Hassan Moalim Mohamud Sheikh Ali

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed

H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed

Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Ahmed Osman Diriye

H.E. Ahmed Osman Diriye

State Minister of Communications and Technology

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of H.E. Daud Aweis Jama

H.E. Daud Aweis Jama

Former Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism

Federal Government of Somalia

Portrait of Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh

Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh

Director General

National Communications Authority (NCA)

Programme

Forum Agenda

An indicative two-day programme. Session titles, times and speakers will be confirmed before the forum.

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Opening, national priorities and the connectivity agenda.

  1. 08:30

    60 min

    Break

    Registration & Welcome Coffee

    Main Foyer

  2. 09:30

    45 min

    CeremonyPlenary

    Opening Ceremony

    Official opening of the Somalia Internet Governance Forum 2026.

    Main Hall

  3. 10:15

    30 min

    KeynotePlenary

    Opening Keynote — Somalia's Digital Decade

    Framing the national conversation on access, trust and digital opportunity.

    Speaker NameMain Hall

  4. 10:45

    30 min

    Break

    Networking Break

    Main Foyer

  5. 11:15

    75 min

    PanelConnectivity

    Panel — Infrastructure & Affordable Access

    Operators, regulators and community networks on extending reliable connectivity nationwide.

    Speaker Name, Speaker Name, Speaker NameMain Hall

  6. 12:30

    90 min

    Break

    Lunch

    Terrace

  7. 14:00

    75 min

    WorkshopTrust & Security

    Workshop — Cybersecurity Readiness for Institutions

    A practical session on incident response, coordination and national capacity.

    Speaker NameWorkshop Room A

  8. 15:30

    75 min

    PanelRights

    Panel — Digital Rights and Online Safety

    Balancing expression, privacy and protection in a fast-growing online space.

    Speaker Name, Speaker NameMain Hall

  9. 16:45

    30 min

    PlenaryPlenary

    Day 1 Wrap-Up

    Main Hall

Participation

Who Should Attend

Internet governance works when every stakeholder group is in the room. The forum is open to all of them.

Government

Ministries, regulators and public institutions shaping national digital policy.

Private Sector

Operators, ISPs, fintech, startups and the wider digital economy.

Civil Society

Organisations advancing rights, inclusion and public interest online.

Academia

Universities and researchers studying technology, policy and society.

Youth & Students

Young people building and using Somalia's digital future every day.

Technical Community

Engineers, network operators and the people who keep the Internet running.

Media

Journalists and outlets reporting on technology, rights and access.

International Organizations

Regional and global partners engaged in Internet governance.

Registration

Be Part of Somali IGF 2026

Attendance is free, but places are confirmed by the organizing team. Here is how it works.

01

Register

Submit the registration form with your details and affiliation.

02

Review

The organizing team reviews every submitted registration.

03

Confirmation

Accepted participants receive a confirmation with joining details.

04

Attend

Confirmed participants join the forum on the event days.

Participants collecting badges at the SIGF on-site registration desk

On-site registration at a previous SIGF

Registration is open to everyone

Participation is free. Registration does not automatically guarantee attendance.

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Free Participation • Registration Required • Subject to Confirmation

Archive

SIGF Highlights

Moments from previous editions of the forum — the plenaries, workshops and conversations that shape the national agenda.

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High-Level Panel — SIGF 2025
2025

High-Level Panel

Digital trust, governance, rights and responsibility

Plenary Hall — SIGF 2025
2025

Plenary Hall

Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu

Internet Pioneers — SIGF 2025
2025

Internet Pioneers

Keynote Address — SIGF 2024
2024

Keynote Address

Forum Floor — SIGF 2024
2024

Forum Floor

Delegates from across Somalia's digital sector

Expert Presentation — SIGF 2025
2025

Expert Presentation

Somali identity, AI and data governance on the agenda

Updates

Latest News & Announcements

Programme updates, registration notices and official statements from the organizing team.

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Collaboration

Organizers & Partners

The organisations supporting the Somalia Internet Governance Forum.

National Communications Authority (NCA)
Digital Shelter
Somalia Association for Information Communication Technology (SAFICT)
SIMAD University
Somali Network Information Center (SONIC)
Somalia Non-State Actors (SONSA)

Location

Venue & Directions

The forum takes place in Mogadishu. Final venue details are confirmed with your registration.

Jazeera Palace Hotel, Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia

Jazeera Palace Hotel

Jazeera Palace HotelMogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Dates
17 – 18 November 2026
Time zone
East Africa Time (UTC+3)
  • Accessible, central location in Mogadishu
  • On-site registration desk for confirmed participants
  • Interpretation and accessibility support on request
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Somalia Internet Governance Forum 2026

Join the Conversation Shaping Somalia's Digital Future

17 – 18 November 2026 · Mogadishu, Somalia

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Free Participation • Limited Capacity • Registration Required