Two-day programme
The conference runs alongside the exhibition, bringing ministers, regulators, bankers, developers and diaspora investors to the same stage.
From policy and vision to partnerships and deals
Conference & Keynotes
The official opening, ministerial addresses and keynotes on the future of Somali cities, land, housing and infrastructure.
Panel Sessions
Focused panels on land tenure and registration, construction and Islamic finance, building codes, affordable housing and green building.
Exhibition & Showcases
Exhibition halls for developers, materials, equipment, design and finance, plus developer project presentations and an innovation showcase.
Investor Forum
Curated project presentations and scheduled one-to-one meetings between developers and diaspora and institutional investors.
Six themes shaping Somali construction
Land tenure and registration
Titles, property rights and how to make land transactions secure and transparent.
Construction and Islamic finance
Murabaha home finance, project finance and how banks can lend for property.
Building codes and safety
Quality standards, site safety and the permits that protect buyers and workers.
Affordable housing
Homes for a growing urban population, and the planning that supports them.
Diaspora investment
Trusted channels for diaspora and institutional capital into vetted projects.
Green building and solar
Solar-ready homes, new materials and smart-building systems.
Sessions are held in Somali and English. Keynote and panel positions are offered to Platinum and Gold sponsors.
Schedule · 18–19 November 2026
Mogadishu
The programme is being finalised
Session times will be published here once the expo dates are confirmed.
Be part of Somalia's first real estate and construction expo
Book a booth from US$800 or partner with Build Som Expo as a sponsor.