Somaliland Diaspora Week 2026
“A Multi-City Roadshow: Connecting Local Roots to Global Recognition”
Join us for a transformative multi-city roadshow. This is a national platform to connect local roots with global recognition, celebrating the diaspora as the architects of modern Somaliland.
Welcome to the Somaliland Diaspora Week 2026
The Somaliland 2nd Diaspora Week 2026 moves beyond a single venue or centralized format to a national, multi-city roadshow hosted across Hargeisa, Borama, and Burao, reinforcing that development is national, not centralized, with each region representing a distinct pillar of Somaliland's economic and cultural strength, and offering unique opportunities for diaspora investment, engagement, and partnership.
It will bring together Somalilanders from around the world, government officials, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore opportunities, strengthen partnerships, celebrate identity, and contribute to a shared vision for the future. This is more than a conference, it is a national platform for engagement, a marketplace for ideas and investment, a celebration of culture and identity, and a journey across Somaliland's past, present, and future.
This is the moment to move from dialogue to action, from commitment to tangible impact. Together, we can build a nation where every Somalilander, at home and abroad, has a stake in our shared future.
The 2026 Roadshow at a Glance
Hargeisa, Borama and Burao — each city representing a distinct pillar of Somaliland's economic and cultural strength. Full session details, speakers, and locations in the Event Portal.
Governance, Finance, Innovation & National Investment
The capital hosts the national investment forum, government dialogue, and innovation showcase.
View full scheduleKnowledge, Agriculture, Mining, Tourism & Cross-Border Trade Hub
Borama showcases its strengths in education, agriculture, mining, tourism and cross-border trade.
View full scheduleLivestock, Industry & Productive Economy
Burao highlights livestock, industry and the productive economy driving national growth.
View full scheduleGrand Finale: Closing Gala & Diaspora Recognition Awards
The roadshow concludes in Hargeisa with the closing gala and Diaspora Recognition Awards.
View full schedulePhoto & Video Gallery
A glimpse of past Diaspora Week moments. Full media archive available to registered participants in the Event Portal.
Photos & videos from Diaspora Week 2026 will appear here
Access Event PortalOrganizers & Partners
Local government bodies and partner organizations supporting Somaliland Diaspora Week.
We thank our current partners and invite new sponsors to join us for a successful Diaspora Week.
Local Government
