Get Involved in EACON 2026
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Be part of EACON 2026
Government, EAC institutions, development partners, business, academia, civil society and young leaders take part in EACON 2026 as delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, partners and media. Here is how participation works and how your organisation can be involved.
At a glance
12–13 October 2026
Two days
Mogadishu, Somalia
Amara Hotel, Mogadishu
Hybrid
In person, and streamed live online
English · Somali
Simultaneous interpretation
Ways to get involved
Delegates
Taking part as a delegate
Delegates from all eight EAC Partner States join the two-day dialogue in Mogadishu, with the plenary programme streamed live for those following online.
Research & Policy Dialogues
Accepted papers from the closed Call for Abstracts are presented in moderated dialogues with policymakers and practitioners.
Sponsor
Platinum to Bronze packages put your brand in front of regional decision-makers.
Exhibit
Booth space at the venue for agencies, businesses, universities and development partners.
Volunteer
Students and young professionals support delegate care, sessions and logistics. Write to the secretariat with your CV.
How participation works
Whether you are joining us in Mogadishu or following online, this is what to expect and what to prepare.
In Mogadishu
Confirm your participation
Reply to the secretariat’s invitation with your name as it should appear on your badge, organisation and passport details if you need a visa letter.
Invitation letter and visa
The secretariat issues a personalised invitation letter for visa purposes. Apply early: see Travel, Visa & Accommodation.
Travel and stay
Send your flight details for an airport transfer; partner-hotel rates and booking codes are shared with confirmed delegates.
Badge and access
Collect your badge at your hotel desk the evening before or at the venue from 08:00 on 12 October. The badge gives access to all open sessions, lunches and the reception.
Online
Live stream
The opening, keynotes, panels and pillar dialogues are streamed live. The link is published on this site and EACON’s social channels on the morning of 12 October.
Two languages
The stream carries English and Somali audio channels with simultaneous interpretation.
Times
The programme runs 08:00–17:00 East Africa Time (UTC+3) on both days; recordings are posted afterwards on the Gallery and Media Center pages.
Take part
Questions for Fireside Chats and panels can be sent during sessions through the stream’s comment feed; moderators read a selection.
Represent an organisation that should be at EACON 2026? Write to info@eaccon.com with a short profile and the names of proposed delegates; the secretariat replies within two working days.
Questions about taking part?
Delegations, visa letters, sponsorship, exhibition and media enquiries all go to the secretariat.