The Voices Behind the Forum
Voices of
GSEF.
Every summit is shaped by the people who step up to share their stories, expertise, and vision. Explore the speakers and leaders who have made GSEF what it is — from our first forum to today.
Coming Soon
GSEF 2026 Speakers — TBA
We're curating an extraordinary lineup for this year's forum. Speaker announcements will be made in the coming months. If you'd like to speak or nominate someone, reach out.
GSEF 2025
Voices from Nairobi
In 2025, GSEF convened in Nairobi with government leaders, diplomats, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
GSEF 2024
The Inaugural Forum
The first GSEF summit brought together diplomats, scholars, and community leaders for a landmark dialogue on Somali entrepreneurship and diaspora engagement.
Our History
Every Voice Shapes the Story.
GSEF has been shaped by the insights, leadership, and courage of hundreds of speakers across two summits — with many more voices still to come. This is just the beginning.