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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.

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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

  • Sea Air Space 2026 • National Harbor • Washington, D.C. April 19, 2026 – April 22, 2026 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA Register here →   https://seaairspace2026.completereg.com/Index.aspx The Navy League’s Global Maritime ExpoPowered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three…
  • Team APG Advance Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) 2026 April 21, 2026 – April 22, 2026 6555 Surveillance Loop BLDG 6000, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA Register here:Day-1 →    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-team-apg-advance-planning-briefing-to-industry-apbi-2026-day-1-tickets-1984561064567 Day-2 →    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/team-apg-advance-planning-briefing-to-industry-apbi-2026-day-2-tickets-1977308881091APBI 2026 will be held as a hybrid event with both in person at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) and virtual attendance. Virtual attendees will be able to sign on and watch presentations live via MS Teams. We will release more information about logging on to the event, including links, by updating this Save the…
  • EARTH DAY April 22, 2026 Check with participating BDPA Chapters for local Earth Day STEM events or Tech Summits via bdpatoday.com and https://www.bdpadc.org/cyberearth
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 April 24, 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 TECH & CAREER TALKS April 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar BDPA TECH & CAREER TALKSView previous episodes, or your next Tech & Career Talk:⟶   https://bdpa.org/techncareertalks/ BDPA’s Tech & Career Talks carry meaningful impact across three interconnected pillars — industry, community, and membership.  BDPA’s renowned Tech & Career Talks,  hosted by Devin Jenkins, function as a pipeline — feeding near-realtime knowledge directly to BDPA’s Members, with visibility into…
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 May 8, 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 TECH & CAREER TALKS May 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar BDPA TECH & CAREER TALKSView previous episodes, or your next Tech & Career Talk:⟶   https://bdpa.org/techncareertalks/ BDPA’s Tech & Career Talks carry meaningful impact across three interconnected pillars — industry, community, and membership.  BDPA’s renowned Tech & Career Talks,  hosted by Devin Jenkins, function as a pipeline — feeding near-realtime knowledge directly to BDPA’s Members, with visibility into…
  • SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference • Orlando May 11, 2026 – May 13, 2026 Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA Registere here → https://www.sap.com/events/sapphire.htmlSAP Sapphire is SAP’s premier event, where executives and decision makers explore strategy, connected transformation, and how AI, data, and applications come together to drive meaningful business outcomes.Learn how to get real results with AI agents and assistants that actually understand your business.Experience live demos and learn how real customers use SAP to accelerate…
  • BDPA Presidents’ Meeting (Monthly) May 13, 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.
  • 35th Annual Government Procurement Conference • D.C. June 11, 2026 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA Register here →https://www.fbcinc.com/e/procurement/ The Government Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Now in its 35th year, the Government Procurement Conference has become the premier event for small businesses throughout the United States.Participating firms will have the benefit of…
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