Name: Somalia’s Energy Transition
Start: 2025-10-15T08:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-10-15T15:40:00+03:00
Location: Jazeera Hotel

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

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