The future of renewable energy in the Somali context requires action in governance, strategic planning, technology, finance, and workforce development. This session will frame a number of priorities in each of these areas and set the stage for the rest of the forum. Panelists: Dr. Ahmed Hussein Esa, University President, Abaarso Tech University; Mohamed A. Farah, Chairman, ALEL Power; Mohamed Ali Mirreh, Founder, SomalPower; Sidney Yankson, CEO, Ghana Capital Partners; Mohamoud Liban, Chairman and CEO, HECO/EEPCO.