Mogadishu is increasingly a conference and events city as well as a travel destination. September and October 2026 include technology, professional-development and public events that can give business and diaspora visitors another reason to build extra time into a trip.
SomNOG9 — 19 to 24 September 2026
The Somali Network Operators Group is holding its ninth annual event in Mogadishu. Workshops run from 19–21 September at Somali National University’s KM4 campus, tutorials are scheduled for 22 September, and the main conference takes place 23–24 September at Jazeera Hotel. The programme covers networking, cybersecurity, software development, digital trust, cloud infrastructure and public services.
Madasha Shaqo Doono 2026 — 1 October
Somalia’s Eventos ticketing platform lists Madasha Shaqo Doono 2026 for 1 October at Masraxa Shariif Saalax in Mogadishu. Check the event organiser’s current listing before attending because programme details and ticket availability can change.
EU–Somalia Business Forum 2026 — 5 to 6 October
The EU–Somalia Business Forum 2026 is scheduled for 5–6 October 2026 in Mogadishu. The programme brings together Somali and European businesses, investors, policymakers and development-finance partners, with a focus on agriculture, energy, digital services and trade logistics. UNIDO ITPO Germany also lists a related private-sector mission to Mogadishu running from 4–7 October.
Check the UNIDO event information →
National Cybersecurity Forum 2026 — 27 to 28 October
The 4th National Cybersecurity Forum is scheduled for 27–28 October 2026. Organised by Somalia’s National Communications Authority and Mogadishu University, the forum is focused on cybersecurity, digital trust and cyber resilience under the theme “Building Trust and Cyber Resilience Through Security by Design.”
Check the official forum website →
EACON 2026 — 12 to 13 October
The East African Community Conference 2026 is scheduled for 12–13 October in Mogadishu. Organisers describe the two-day regional conference as a meeting point for government institutions, East African Community representatives, investors, development partners, businesses, universities, civil society and young leaders.
The 2026 theme is “Deepening Domestication Through Competitive Markets, Strategic Investments and Human Capital Development.” For visitors already travelling to Mogadishu for business, investment or regional-policy work, the conference adds another reason to plan accommodation, airport reception and local transport well in advance.
Check the official EACON 2026 website →
Global Encryption Day Somalia — 21 October
SomaliREN’s events system lists Global Encryption Day Somalia 2026 for 21 October, focused on trust, privacy and security in a connected Somalia.
Networking Night Somalia — recurring professional networking series
Networking Night Somalia is a Mogadishu-based professional networking series focused on connecting professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses. Its official website currently lists the 23rd Networking Night in Mogadishu, held on 15 July 2026. No later 2026 event date is currently published on the official site, so travellers should check the organiser directly for the next confirmed edition before making plans.
Book and cultural events
Public event platforms also list book presentations and cultural programmes in Mogadishu. The calendar changes frequently, so travellers visiting for business or diaspora reasons may want to check event platforms shortly before departure.
Travelling for an event?
We can coordinate airport reception, hotel arrangements, ground movement and private city experiences around a conference schedule. Send the event dates and venue when requesting your itinerary.
Event sources
- SomNOG9 programme
- SomaliREN Event Management System
- Eventos Somalia
- Networking Night Somalia
- UNIDO ITPO Germany — EU–Somalia Business Forum
- National Cybersecurity Forum
Always confirm the organiser’s latest time, venue and registration requirements before travel.
