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BDPA Meet + Greet (2020 BDPA-STL)

bdpatoday® (ISSN 1946-1429) is a serial periodical published monthly and weekly by participating local BDPA Chapters of National BDPA (NBDPA) within their respective media markets. Launched in May of 2007, content is provided by Industry, Academia, and Governments for BDPA Chapter Communications Committees, HBCU/MIs, and local BDPA Chapter communities. National BDPA, formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, was founded in 1975 in Philadelphia, PA.

Join or Renew Today

Join or renew today as a full or student member with your local BDPA Chapter by visiting: https://www.bdpa.org | To advertise and sponsor in-person or virtual events, engage now by emailing our teams:  info@bdpa.org | corpsales@bdpa.org | fedsales@bdpadc.org 

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To place advertisements, web banners, and new logos in monthly and weekly editions of bdpatoday® or to place technical career commercials with PTTV programming, email info@bdpatoday.org with multimedia and virtual-reality requirements for engagements with upcoming themed events and publications.*

  • January—New Technology, Consumer Electronics, and Student IT Education and Scholarships (SITES) Kick-Off events with local BDPA Chapters
  • February—Black History Month (bdpatoday® Special Edition)
  • March—Women’s History Month (bdpatoday® Special Edition)
  • April—Earth Day and AgriTech Summits with regional BDPA Chapters (CyberEarth in Washington, DC and Regional BDPACONs)
  • May—Regional Innovation Summits with HBCUs and local BDPA Chapters
  • June—Juneteenth regional advanced program briefings with Industry (APBI) and I.T. Career Summit 2.0
  • July—Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) R&D regional innovation showcase events with BDPA
  • August—BDPACON annual technology conference and career expo (bdpatoday® Special Edition)
  • September—Government relations and legislative affairs (bdpatoday® Special Edition)
  • October—Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) and Exascale Day (bdpatoday® Special Edition)
  • November—High Performance Computing (HPC) and super-computers
  • December— Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, New Career Paths, Internships, and “the Year in Review.”

    *Months and dates may vary pending Host BDPA Chapter or HBCU availability, sponsorship levels, and pre-registration confirmations.

Upcoming TECH Events and BDPA Member Engagements

  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 December 26, 2025 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm National BDPA teleconference Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0National BDPA provides monthly Tech Talks every second and fourth Friday of each month except most Holiday Weekends.Visit National BDPA, Twitter, and local BDPA Chapters in your region for schedules, speakers, dial-in numbers, or for an invitation to present next quarter.
  • CES 2026 | Las Vegas, NV January 6, 2026 – January 9, 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Select here to pre-register: https://www.ces.tech/CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Stay in the loop and be the first to know when registration opens. Sign up below to be notified.CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the…
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 January 9, 2026 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm National BDPA Teleconference Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0National BDPA provides monthly Tech Talks every second and fourth Friday of each month except most Holiday Weekends.Visit National BDPA, Twitter, and local BDPA Chapters in your region for schedules, speakers, dial-in numbers, or for an invitation to present next quarter.
  • BDPA Presidents’ Meeting (Monthly) January 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm BDPA Chapter Presidents’ Meeting (Monthly)Monthly meetings and assemblies of local BDPA Chapter Presidents, local BDPA Committee Leaders, and local BDPA Chapter Executive Committees in CONUS.
  • BDPA Atlanta, GA Chapter Meeting January 21, 2026 National BDPA’s Atlanta Chapter meetings are held virtually or in-person every third Wednesday of each month unless directed otherwise.  Check local listings and social media calendars for Atlanta’s tech scene.
  • BEYA STEM DTX Conference | Baltimore February 12, 2026 – February 14, 2026 The Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA Celebrating 40 years, BEYA returns to Baltimore on February 12-14, 2026 Registration and new details: https://www.beya.orgThe BEYA STEM Community, nearly 16,000 strong, offers pre-college students, college students, corporate, government, military professionals, business, and industry employers with three (3) days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities. Join us each February for the BEYA Experience.…
  • NSBE 2026 | Baltimore March 18, 2026 – March 22, 2026 Baltimore, MD, USA Register here:  https://convention.nsbe.org/ The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 2026 Annual Convention will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, from March 18-22, 2026. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Location: Baltimore, MarylandDates: March 18-22, 2026NSBE Website: convention.nsbe.orgInstagram: @nsbeconventionNSBE 2026 Convention Website: convention.nsbe.orgTechnical Professional Conference (TPC) Website: convention.nsbe.orgHotels & Travel: convention.nsbe.org
  • U.S. Air Force Birthday September 18, 2026 United States Formerly known as Air Service, U.S. Army; the U.S. Army Air Corps; and U.S. Army Air Forces, the United States Air Force was established in 1947 as a separate branch of the U.S. military under the National Security Act.
  • U.S. Navy Birthday October 13, 2026 United States In 1775, the United States Navy (Continental Navy) was established in Philadelphia, PA.
  • U.S. Marine Corps Birthday November 10, 2026 United States In 1775, the United States Marine Corps (Continental Marines) was established in Philadelphia, PA.
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