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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 

Advertise Upcoming Technology Events With New Mission Partners, Professionals, and Students

  • 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

  • 2023 CyberMaryland Conference • College Park, MD December 6, 2023 – December 7, 2023 College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783, USA Details and information:The CyberMaryland Conference is an annual event presented by the CyberMaryland Advisory Board in conjunction with academia, government and private industry organizations.This annual 2-day educational conference and trade show will be held at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on December 6th and 7th, 2023. We invite you to join us at this…
  • BIT x TECHQUERIA Career Fair December 8, 2023 Register here for your next Career Fair: https://foundation.blacksintechnology.net/events/BIT x TECHQUERIA Career FairThe Blacks In Technology and Techqueria career fair series makes it easy for companies seeking diverse technical talent. Our goal is to help you stand out from the crowd and to shine a spotlight on Black and Latinx talent.Whether you’re looking for your first job in tech,…
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 December 8, 2023 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.
  • USSOCOM Innovation Foundry (IF14) Event [SOFWERX] December 12, 2023 – December 13, 2023 SOFWERX, 1925 E 2nd Ave #102, Tampa, FL 33605, USA Select here to discover how to receive invitations.SOFWERX 12 December 2023 to 14 December 2023 Innovation Foundry 14 Event: During the event, selected participants will collaborate and ideate with fellow SMEs, the S&T Directorate Future’s Team, and U.S. and International SOF Operators on the concept areas above. Selectees should plan for workdays from 0800-1700 ET.This event will…
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 December 22, 2023 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 2024 January 9, 2024 – January 12, 2024 Las Vegas, NV, USA Select here for CTA’s latest Information about CES 2024 : https://www.ces.tech
  • Total Eclipse (Buffalo, Indy, San Antonio) April 8, 2024 Indianapolis, IN, USA Total Eclipse (Buffalo, Indy, San Antonio)
  • CyberEarth ’24 (BDPA Earth Day Tech Summits) April 19, 2024 – April 20, 2024 #CyberEarth24 (Annual Earth Day Tech Summit)
  • Earth Day April 22, 2024 Earth Day
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