Dr. Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, Director of the Center for Graduate Studies, Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (JUST), delivered a thought-provoking keynote titled "Cybersecurity as a Strategic Pillar for Transforming Somalia's Education in the Era of AI."
His presentation emphasized that the successful integration of Artificial Intelligence into education must be supported by robust cybersecurity frameworks, institutional resilience, and digital trust. He highlighted the importance of safeguarding educational systems, protecting digital assets, and strengthening national capacity to ensure that technological innovation is implemented responsibly and sustainably.
The keynote reinforced the importance of cybersecurity as a foundational component of Somalia's digital transformation and future-ready education ecosystem.






Venue: Jazeera Palace Hotel, Mogadishu, Somalia
Date: 18–19 July 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Daily)
Format: Hybrid (Physical & Virtual)