Somali Networking Night

Announcing a Distinguished Special Guest for SNN 2026! 🌟✨

We are extraordinarily honored to announce Abdimalik Buul, Ed.D. as a Special Guest for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Dr. Buul serves as Executive in Residence and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Equity, Innovation, and Strategic Impact across California higher education, as well as Vice President of A2MEND. A nationally recognized scholar-practitioner, Dr. Buul has spearheaded statewide equal employment opportunity policies, helped direct $20 million in faculty diversification funding, and championed workforce mobility initiatives under Vision 2030. As an international keynote speaker, former SDSU lecturer, and USC doctoral graduate, his work redefines how institutions build structural equity and economic opportunity.

Join us in Minneapolis for an extraordinary evening of high-level connection, leadership, and vision:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Naima Haji, M.S. as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Naima is an educator, author, consultant, and community leader dedicated to creating brighter futures for children and families. She is the founder of Bilan Organization and Bilan Consulting, where she works to empower immigrant and low-income families through literacy, advocacy, and equitable educational access.

Naima’s journey is a powerful story of resilience and determination. After arriving in the U.S. from Kenya in 2017, she earned her GED, completed double associate degrees, obtained a bachelor’s in Business Management, and earned her Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from St. Cloud State University. As a mother of four, she leads by example—proving that education and service transform lives across generations.

Connect with Naima and hundreds of educational leaders, corporate founders, and community champions this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast
Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Shirwa Hosh as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Shirwa is a Specialist Technology Engineer focused on Application Hosting Platforms with extensive experience maintaining critical enterprise infrastructure environments. He brings deep technical mastery across AWS, Kubernetes, IBM, Oracle, and Apache Tomcat, bridging legacy enterprise systems with modern cloud-native architectures.

With a focus on platform reliability, automated workflows, and production security, Shirwa partners with cross-functional technology teams to solve complex hosting challenges and build scalable, high-performing cloud environments.

Connect with Shirwa and hundreds of cloud architects, tech leaders, and corporate executives this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Liban Muse as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Liban is a veteran cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience bridging enterprise threat defense and academia. For the past five years, he has served as a Senior Incident Response Consultant at Cargill, leading critical investigations into complex security incidents—including ransomware, business email compromise, insider threats, and cloud breaches across the global enterprise.

A former lecturer at Amoud University and Hargeisa University, Liban has dedicated years to training the next generation of security talent. He holds two graduate degrees: an MS in Information Security from UET Taxila (Pakistan) and an MS in Cyber Operations from Metropolitan State University in Minnesota.

Connect with Liban and hundreds of cybersecurity specialists, enterprise leaders, and tech founders this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Hodo Abdi, RN as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Hodo is a compassionate Registered Nurse and healthcare entrepreneur with a track record of delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care in fast-paced clinical environments.

In addition to her clinical career, Hodo is the co-owner of a private duty nursing business providing skilled nursing services—including medication management, wound care, chronic illness support, and palliative care—for clients with complex health needs. Through her business leadership, Hodo combines clinical expertise with operational management, ensuring patients receive high-quality, dignified care at home.

Connect with Hodo and hundreds of healthcare executives, enterprise leaders, and community builders this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Ismail Osman as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Ismail is a product management and technology strategy professional with deep experience in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and corporate R&D strategy. Passionate about education, he also teaches data analytics and data science, helping learners convert complex technical concepts into practical career skills.

Ismail holds BS degrees in Optical Engineering, an MS in Computer Information Systems, and an MBA, and is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at The University of Texas at Austin. His mission is to make AI accessible, practical, and empowering for professionals and communities.

Connect with Ismail and hundreds of tech founders, AI researchers, and enterprise executives this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Mohammed Ali as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Dr. Ali is a Director of IT and Systems, a Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, and a leading authority at the intersection of AI and higher education. Based near Washington, DC, he leads the Department of Technology, Engineering, and Construction, where embedding Machine Learning and AI into the curriculum helped drive student success rates to 80% with record credential completions.

A CIO-caliber technology leader, Dr. Ali builds agentic AI systems, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity frameworks. He is a business consultant to Beidat LLC, a certified cloud instructor, author of four books, and a prolific trainer on integrating AI into real-world applications. He earned his doctorate in Education from Morgan State University.

Connect with Dr. Ali and hundreds of tech innovators, corporate executives, and educational pioneers this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Muhidin Warsame as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Muhidin is an accomplished IT & Security Analyst, Microsoft 365 Consultant, and the Founder of Hackswire LLC. With deep technical experience in cloud migration, identity security, and threat analysis, Muhidin helps organizations protect their digital assets while optimizing their Microsoft cloud ecosystem.

Through Hackswire LLC, he empowers companies to navigate complex security landscapes, build resilient technical infrastructures, and operate securely in modern enterprise environments.

Connect with Muhidin and hundreds of tech founders, cybersecurity specialists, and corporate executives this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

🎟 Passes & Details:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are thrilled to introduce Suidi Nur as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Suidi is a Montessori-trained homeschooling educator, content creator, and entrepreneur passionate about early childhood development, intentional parenting, and nurturing faith-centered learning environments for families.

She is also the Founder of Al-Ikhlas Collection, a modest fashion brand dedicated to crafting beautiful, high-quality hijabs and abayas designed specifically for young girls. Through both her educational content and her business ventures, Suidi continues to empower parents and elevate youth culture within the community.

Connect with Suidi and hundreds of enterprise founders, creative leaders, and community builders this fall:

📅 Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

📍 Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

🎟 Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209

We are honored to introduce Dr. Abdulrazzaq Mursal, Ed.D., MHA, MLS as an Honorable Attendee for Somali Networking Night 2026!

Dr. Mursal serves as an Allied Health Education Specialist at Children’s Minnesota, bringing deep expertise in healthcare education, clinical laboratory science, workforce development, and organizational leadership. He is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals, elevating patient care quality, and building strong clinical pipelines.

Beyond his health system leadership, Dr. Mursal is a dedicated civic leader serving on non-profit boards and contributing to economic development projects that promote community engagement and public service across Minnesota.

Connect with Dr. Mursal and hundreds of healthcare executives, corporate founders, and community leaders this fall:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast

🎟 Passes & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somali-networking-night-2026-inspire-connect-transform-tickets-1989842074209