The Mogadishu Tech Summit, an annual gathering that focuses on the need for Somalia government, business community, donors, private sector, entrepreneurs and development organizations to apply innovation and technology to drive a sustainable development, is set to run from November 19 to 21, 2019.
The summit brings together Somali innovators, techies, hackers, developers, experts, academics, students, entrepreneurs, startups, investors and journalists from all walks of Somalia, to explore business and investment opportunities, shape the ecosystem of the country and, more importantly, learn, share ideas and meet new innovators.
The aim of Mogadishu Tech Summit is to showcase the local tech talent and recognize the Somali innovators and entrepreneurs. The Mogadishu Tech Festival brings together new voices of young Somali tech entrepreneurs, developers, designers and creatives who work in the country’s top corperates and at major global brands such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, IBM, Oracle and other tech giants. Together, they discuss and highlight creative solutions that will address (and seek to solve) the country’s protracted challenges through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in real time
This year’s event is expected to bring together more than 600 delegates, 25 investors, over 50 startups ans well as some 40 exhibitions. It will feature boot camps, pitching sessions, hackathons, workshops, and other networking sessions.
The event is expected to draw delegates and participation from Metta, iHub, BRCK and Global Shapers Community Mogadishu among other others.
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