Live AI sessions and podcast, in Somali

Online Training Session

Data Science in the Age of AI Agents: The Skills Needed in 2026

The Somali National AI Center (SNAIC) scheduled an online training session titled "Data Science in the Age of AI Agents: The Skills Needed in 2026" for October 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM EAT. Presented by Eng. Nuur Sh Ismail, Senior AI Engineer at Mathneo.ai, USA, the session was designed to introduce participants to emerging data science trends, AI-powered data analysis, visualization techniques, and practical dashboard development. The program also included career guidance for individuals interested in entering the data science field.

Online Training Session

From Coding to AI Engineer: The Skills Needed in 2026

The Somali National AI Center (SNAIC) announced an online training session titled "From Coding to AI Engineer: The Skills Needed in 2026," scheduled for October 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Presented by Eng. Mohamud Osman Hamud, Founder of DugsiIye, the session was designed to guide developers and aspiring AI engineers through the essential skills, tools, and learning pathways needed to transition from traditional software development into artificial intelligence engineering.

Amara Hotel, Mogadishu

EACON 2026

A conference on deepening Somalia's ties with the East African Community, trade and human capital development.

SNAIC Hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Somalia

The Somali National AI Center (SNAIC), in collaboration with Somali National University (SNU), organized a roundtable discussion on October 2, 2026, in Mogadishu to explore the future of artificial intelligence in Somalia. The event brought together representatives from universities, technology companies, and government institutions to discuss national AI development, responsible AI adoption, AI literacy, local expertise, and cross-sector collaboration. The discussion concluded with recommendations intended to inform a policy brief for Somalia's federal government and other key stakeholders.

Somali National University, KM4 Campus

SNAIC LLM Track: Building Local Custom GPTs with AnythingLLM, Ollama & RAG

The Somali National AI Center (SNAIC) delivered a practical LLM Track session titled "Building Local Custom GPTs with AnythingLLM, Ollama & RAG" at Somali National University's KM4 Campus. Led by Eng. Hanad Mohamud Mohamed, the session provided participants with hands-on experience in building and running their own local GPT applications, contributing to the development of practical artificial intelligence skills within Somalia's technology community.

Mogadishu

SOMNOG 9: Workshops & conference

"Connected by Design": advancing Somalia's digital infrastructure and integrated public services.

Somali Research & Innovation Forum (SRIF 2026), Somalia

SNU Researchers Honored at Somali Research & Innovation Forum (SRIF 2026)

Students and researchers from Somali National University (SNU) were recognized at the Somali Research & Innovation Forum (SRIF 2026), organized by the Benaadir Research, Consultancy and Evaluation Center. Several students received certificates and medals for their published research as part of a cohort that produced over 40 publications. SNAIC Coordinator Dr. Mohamed Adam Isak Abdirahman also participated in a panel discussion on empowering Somalia's next generation of researchers through funding, technology, and policy collaboration.

Jazeera Aqua Park, Mogadishu

JUS Annual Conference

Reviewing and rolling out the regulations and plans of the Somali National University.

Somali National AI Center (SNAIC)

SNAIC Admission Chatbot Contest

The Somali National AI Center (SNAIC) hosted an Admission Chatbot Contest, bringing together Computer Science students from Somali National University to design and present AI-powered chatbots. Participants showcased creative and functional chatbot solutions, demonstrating their technical skills, innovation, and growing expertise in artificial intelligence.