Global Somali Diaspora’s International Conference

Inaugurated in 2016, the Global Somali Diaspora’s International Conference is an annual conference run by the non-profit Global Somali Diaspora (GSD) as a platform for Somali delegates from across the world to come together and exchange ideas, share insights and network with professionals from all walks of life including government officials, business entrepreneurs and international development personnel. In 2024, the Conference was held on 28 and 29 September in Istanbul under the theme “The Role of the Somali Diaspora”, aiming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the GSD as well as the significant contributions of the Somali diaspora to their countries of heritage and destination. Through the reflection of their past achievements, the Conference fostered a renewed vision of collective action among the Somali diaspora.