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Executive Roundtable · Pillar IV
Building the skills Somalia needs for an integrated East Africa
A closed-door roundtable on Pillar IV — Human Capital, Innovation & Future Workforce Development. Ministry officials, regulators, university leaders, regional higher-education bodies, employers and development partners agree practical steps on quality, recognition of qualifications, mobility and future skills.
At a glance
Format
Closed-door and invitation-only, with a moderator and a rapporteur.
Who takes part
Ministry officials, higher-education regulators, rectors and vice-chancellors, regional bodies such as IUCEA, TVET providers, employers and development partners.
Pillar
IV — Human Capital, Innovation & Future Workforce Development.
When and where
The Hangar, Aden Adde International Airport, during EACON 2026 (12–13 October). The slot is confirmed in the final programme.
On the table
What Somali education and training systems need so graduates can study, work and compete across the EAC.
Quality and accreditation
Quality assurance and the mutual recognition of qualifications across EAC Partner States.
Student and staff mobility
Exchanges, credit transfer and joint programmes with universities in the region.
TVET and employer-led skills
Technical and vocational training shaped by the skills employers actually need.
Research collaboration
Regional research partnerships and the link between research and policy.
Digital learning and AI
Digital transformation and AI in teaching, learning and university management.
Employability and entrepreneurship
Graduate employability, innovation ecosystems and start-up support.
How to take part
By invitation, in three steps
Request an invitation
Email info@eaccon.com with your name, institution and position. Seats are allocated by the secretariat.
Confirmation and briefing
Confirmed participants receive the agenda and a short briefing note before the conference.
Take part
Join the roundtable at the Hangar; the summary is shared with participants after EACON 2026.
What it produces
Policy recommendations
Practical recommendations on accreditation, recognition and mobility.
Institutional partnerships
Commitments between universities, regulators and partners in the region.
Declaration input
The rapporteur’s summary feeds the EACON 2026 Declaration and policy briefs.
Request a seat at the Education Roundtable
Seats are limited and allocated by the conference secretariat.