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From dial-up modems to generative Ai, ITSMF executives mark 30 years of pioneering achievements in 2026!

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

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

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!

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BDPA Atlanta 2016 HSCC Coding Champions — BDPA photo ©2016

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Agentic Work
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BDPACON ’25 Program
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Womens History Month
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Black History Month

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