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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

  • National Small Business Week April 28, 2024 – May 4, 2024 United States Discover more: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-weekAbout National Small Business WeekFor more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 – May 4, 2024, and is when SBA officially recognizes their…
  • Robotics Summit & Expo • Boston (MA) May 1, 2024 – May 2, 2024 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA Register here:  https://www.roboticssummit.com/The Robotics Summit & Expo is the world’s leading robotics development event. The keynotes from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Medtronic and Teradyne, as well as the technical sessions and networking opportunities, will help engineers learn how to develop the next generation of commercial robots.
  • BDPA Tech & Career Talks • 2024 May 3, 2024 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm BDPA Tech & Career Talks are announced to BDPA Members, BDPA Student Members, Sponsors, Mission Partners, and also made available to the public.  Non-members may check local or regional listings at BDPA.org or bdpatoday.com for current speakers and topics.
  • SPACE DAY! – Hampton, VA May 4, 2024 Select here for admission and new details:  https://vasc.org/stem-connect/ STEM Connect: NASA STEM Literacy and Community Enrichment is a grant-funded project with three main objectives: (1) Community enrichment events: 5 STEM Connect Saturday Community Enrichment Events will occur at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. These events are September 2, 2023; November 11, 2023; January 20, 2024; March…
  • HSCC Training • BDPA-DC/NoVa May 4, 2024 at 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079, USA BDPA Greater Washington, D.C. (BDPA-DC) and BDPA Northern Virginia (BDPA NoVa) Chapters  High School Coding Competition (HSCC)I.T. ShowcaseGaming/eSportsGraphics DesignRegistration for Parents, Chaperones, and Sponsors as well as Students, Training, and Competition Details: https://dchscc.org Time & Location2024 Season Kick-Off | January 27, 2024, 9:00 AMLorton Community Center9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079About the eventDiscover more about emerging technology…
  • HSCC Training • BDPA Milwaukee Chapter May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We Energies STEM Center at MSOE, 1444 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA BDPA Milwaukee Chapter  High School Coding Competition (HSCC)Training and Competition Details: https://www.bdpamke.org/event-details/high-school-coding-competition-2024Time & Location2024 Season Kick-Off | Jan 20, 2024, 7:00 PMWe Energies STEM Center at MSOE, 1444 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USAAbout the eventLearn more about the world of computer technology and coding!SATURDAYS10AM – 1PMMSOE WE ENERGIES STEM CENTER1444 N WATER STREET
  • RSA Conference 2024 • San Francisco May 6, 2024 – May 9, 2024 Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA Register here: https://www.rsaconference.com/usa/passes-and-ratesThe Cybersecurity Community Convenes at RSA Conference 2024 • San FranciscoEach year, industry professionals converge at RSA Conference for a shared purpose: to learn, forge connections, and advance their careers. Hear what motivates the RSAC community―from First-Timers to our seasoned veterans―to attend.
  • Tech Talk | BDPA + Industry 4.0 May 10, 2024 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.
  • HSCC Training • BDPA-DC/NoVa May 11, 2024 at 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079, USA BDPA Greater Washington, D.C. (BDPA-DC) and BDPA Northern Virginia (BDPA NoVa) Chapters  High School Coding Competition (HSCC)I.T. ShowcaseGaming/eSportsGraphics DesignRegistration for Parents, Chaperones, and Sponsors as well as Students, Training, and Competition Details: https://dchscc.org Time & Location2024 Season Kick-Off | January 27, 2024, 9:00 AMLorton Community Center9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079About the eventDiscover more about emerging technology…
  • HSCC Training • BDPA Milwaukee Chapter May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We Energies STEM Center at MSOE, 1444 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA BDPA Milwaukee Chapter  High School Coding Competition (HSCC)Training and Competition Details: https://www.bdpamke.org/event-details/high-school-coding-competition-2024Time & Location2024 Season Kick-Off | Jan 20, 2024, 7:00 PMWe Energies STEM Center at MSOE, 1444 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USAAbout the eventLearn more about the world of computer technology and coding!SATURDAYS10AM – 1PMMSOE WE ENERGIES STEM CENTER1444 N WATER STREET
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