Somalia’s Energy Transition
Wednesday 15 October 2025 -
08:00
Monday 13 October 2025
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Wednesday 15 October 2025
08:00
Registration and Reception
Registration and Reception
08:00 - 09:30
09:30
Opening with Quran Recitation
-
Qaari Abdirizak Mohamed Ahmed
Opening with Quran Recitation
Qaari Abdirizak Mohamed Ahmed
09:30 - 09:35
09:35
Words of the Sheikh,
-
Sheikh Abdi-Hayi Sheikh Adam,
(
Somali Scholar
)
Words of the Sheikh,
Sheikh Abdi-Hayi Sheikh Adam,
(
Somali Scholar
)
09:35 - 09:45
09:45
Hormuud Corporate
Hormuud Corporate
09:45 - 09:55
Video
09:55
Welcoming Remarks
-
Ahmed Mohamud Yusuf
(
Chairman Hormuud
)
Welcoming Remarks
Ahmed Mohamud Yusuf
(
Chairman Hormuud
)
09:55 - 10:05
10:05
Opening Ceremony
-
Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame
(
Minister of Energy and Water Resources
)
Opening Ceremony
Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame
(
Minister of Energy and Water Resources
)
10:05 - 10:15
10:15
Keynote Speech I
-
Mahamoud Abdikarin
(
Private sector’s role in advancing Somalia’s energy agenda.
)
Keynote Speech I
Mahamoud Abdikarin
(
Private sector’s role in advancing Somalia’s energy agenda.
)
10:15 - 10:25
10:25
Documentary I : From Darkness to Light: The Urban Energy Evolution in Mogadishu
Documentary I : From Darkness to Light: The Urban Energy Evolution in Mogadishu
10:25 - 10:35
10:35
Keynote Speech II
-
Abdulkadir Abikar Hussein
(
The State of Somalia's Energy Sector
)
Keynote Speech II
Abdulkadir Abikar Hussein
(
The State of Somalia's Energy Sector
)
10:35 - 10:55
10:55
Keynote Speech III
-
Abdullahi Ahmed Dayib
(
Somalia's Electricity Regulations
)
Keynote Speech III
Abdullahi Ahmed Dayib
(
Somalia's Electricity Regulations
)
10:55 - 11:05
11:05
Panel Discussion : Powering Somalia’s Future: Policy, Investment, and Private Sector Leadership in the Energy Sector
Panel Discussion : Powering Somalia’s Future: Policy, Investment, and Private Sector Leadership in the Energy Sector
11:05 - 12:15
12:15
Prayer, Launch, & Exhibition Visits
Prayer, Launch, & Exhibition Visits
12:15 - 13:30
13:30
Presentation I
-
Abdullahi Khalif
(
NDC 3.0: Unlocking Private Sector Potential for Climate Ambition
)
Presentation I
Abdullahi Khalif
(
NDC 3.0: Unlocking Private Sector Potential for Climate Ambition
)
13:30 - 13:50
13:50
Documentary II: From Diesel to Sunshine: Hormuud’s Journey to Solar Energy Leadership
Documentary II: From Diesel to Sunshine: Hormuud’s Journey to Solar Energy Leadership
13:50 - 14:00
14:00
Keynote Speech IV
-
Sadia Siad
(
Building Somalia’s Energy Workforce: Bridging the Skills Gap for a Sustainable Future
)
Keynote Speech IV
Sadia Siad
(
Building Somalia’s Energy Workforce: Bridging the Skills Gap for a Sustainable Future
)
14:00 - 14:10
14:10
Paper Presentation II
Paper Presentation II
14:10 - 14:30
Navigating Non-Technical Barriers to Affordable Electricity in Somalia, The 7 Institute
14:30
Award Distribution : BGS25 Team
Award Distribution : BGS25 Team
14:30 - 14:50
14:50
Event Proceedings & Call to Action
-
Said Dirie
(
Duputy Comms Manager, Hormuud
)
Event Proceedings & Call to Action
Said Dirie
(
Duputy Comms Manager, Hormuud
)
14:50 - 15:00
15:00
Keynote Speech V
-
Dahir Shire Mohamed
(
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources
)
Keynote Speech V
Dahir Shire Mohamed
(
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources
)
15:00 - 15:10
15:10
Guest of Honour
-
Hamze Abdi Barre
(
Prime Minister
)
Guest of Honour
Hamze Abdi Barre
(
Prime Minister
)
15:10 - 15:40