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BDPA™ @ AFROTECH™

  • Morgan DeBaun! Congratulations from National BDPA™, local BDPA™ Chapters, and bdpatoday® on celebrating a decade of visionary leadership and Black culture with Blavity, Inc. and AfroTech™
  • Howard University Computer Science Students sync up with BDPA-DC at “The Yard” to discuss new HPC SIGs
  • The Electronic Arts (EA) Gaming Lounge powered a dedicated gaming pavillion where attendees played their favorite titles at AfroTech™
  • Authors Pavillion at AfroTech™
  • Stacey Abrams shared her new book “Coded Justice”, discussed recent elections, and the intersection of artificial intelligence (Ai), power, and democracy during her featured session at AfroTech™
  • Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) delivered a fireside session entitled “Accountability and the Ai Economy” during AfroTech™
  • Vanessa E. Wyche (left), Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) addresses 10th anniversary audience during AfroTech™
  • GE HealthCare exhibiting and recruiting during AfroTech™
  • Bloomberg focused its showcase on tech careers, advancement, and internal mentorship networks during AfroTech™
  • The Yard @ AfroTech 2026 is powered by the Howard University Center for Digital Business in partnership with Blavity, Inc.
  • Smart Cities Alliance at AfroTech™ • Data driven Earth Day Tech Summit domains
  • Devin Jenkins (left), BDPA’s Tech & Career Talks Host with Perry Carter, bdpatoday®, at AfroTech™ 2026

Programs • Partnerships

Howard University Computer Science students at AfroTech 2026
Computer Science students from Howard University sync up with BDPA and BDPA-DC during AFROTECH 2026 — bdpatoday® photo ©2026

From desktop PC talent, to mobile devices, to quantum computing, BDPA celebrates a 40-year High School Computer Competition (HSCC) legacy for its junior developers (Jr. Devs) and JROTC Cadets in 2026!

Group photo of seven individuals, including five young men in formal attire holding awards, one woman and one man standing beside them, taken at a celebratory event.
BDPA Atlanta 2016 HSCC Coding Champions — BDPA photo ©2016

ITSMF at NASDAQ in 2024
IT Senior Management Forum members ring the bell on Wall Street with NASDAQ from New York, NY — ITSMF photo ©2024

Book Lists • BDPA™ Publications

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Book cover of 'The BDPA Story' featuring a predominantly blue background, the title in bold white letters, and a subheading detailing the impact of African American computer technology professionals.
BDPACON25 Program Guide
Program Guide
Cover of the book 'Build the Damn Thing' by Kathryn Finney, featuring the author smiling, with bold text and a turquoise background.
Cover of the book 'Unmasking AI' by Dr. Joy Buolamwini featuring a woman holding a white mask, symbolizing the intersection of humanity and technology.
Book cover of 'Digitally Invisible' by Nicol Turner Lee, featuring three diverse faces against a circuit board background, with the title and subtitle prominently displayed.
Book cover for 'Career Rehab' featuring colorful letters, with the subtitle 'rebuild your personal brand and rethink the way you work' by Kanika Tolver.
Agentic Work
Book cover for 'Government Contracts in Plain English' by Christoph Mlinarchik, featuring a blue background and an eagle emblem.
A digital magazine cover for BDPA Today, March 2024 edition, featuring a focus on Women's History Month. It highlights articles on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and recognition of women in tech. The cover includes images of diverse individuals engaged in STEM activities.
Womens History Month
Magazine cover for BDPA Today February 2024 issue, featuring themes of Black History Month, STEM education, and technology. Images include diverse individuals engaging with technology and virtual reality.
Black History Month
Golden Anniversary

From punch cards to high-performance data processing, the tech world honors 50 trailblazing years with BDPA!

BDPA Life Members
Tech Industry executives attend a Golden Anniversary awards gala with National BDPA during BDPACON25 in Atlanta, GA — BDPA™ photo ©2025
Golden Anniversary

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