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EARTH DAY
2026-04-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | IL
Check with participating BDPA Chapters for local Earth Day STEM events or Tech Summits via bdpatoday.com and https://www.bdpadc.org/cyberearth
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Team APG Advance Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) 2026
2026-04-21 00:00 - 2026-04-22 23:59 | 6555 Surveillance Loop BLDG 6000, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
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-1977308881091

APBI 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 Date message a few days prior to APBI beginning. For those attending this event in person, Team APG will welcome you back to Myer Auditorium (Building 6000). Portions of this event will be held in Myer Auditorium. There will not be any food or beverage service on site during APBI. Attendees are encouraged to visit some of the local vendors located on APG. We will also schedule a minimum of 60 minutes for lunch, to allow attendees to go off post and return before the afternoon briefings begin.
REGISTRATION: The APG APBI will be unclassified and open to all interested contractors, large and small businesses, academia, as well as other Government stakeholders. Those attending in person will be required to complete a no-fee registration. Links to registration sites are posted above and also will be posted via SAM.gov early April.
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Sea Air Space 2026 • National Harbor • Washington, D.C.
2026-04-19 00:00 - 2026-04-22 23:59 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 1101 Waterford Dr, District Heights, MD, United States
Register here → https://seaairspace2026.completereg.com/Index.aspx
The Navy League’s Global Maritime Expo
Powered 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 impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
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STEM EXPO 2026
2026-04-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 1101 Waterford Dr, District Heights, MD, United States
FREE | Pre- Register here https://seaairspace.org/stem-expo/
STEM Expo will take place on Sunday, April 19 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT in the Cherry Blossom Ballroom at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, with registration opening at 9:30 AM for badge pick up.
The STEM Expo, powered by the Navy League, is geared for students, grades 5 through 12, but students of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Please note that children under 15 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
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CyberEarth '26 • 10th Annual Earth Day Tech Summit (BDPA NoVa)
2026-04-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA, United States
CyberEarth ’26 • BDPA NoVa

10 am to 2 pm EDTBDPA Northern Virginia Chapter (BDPA NoVa)Lorton Neighborhood Community Center9520 Richmond HighwayLorton, Virginia 22079

Key Aspects of CyberEarth ’26 | Annual Earth Day Tech Summits:

Purpose: Provides a platform for high school, college, and tech students to connect with industry professionals, fostering opportunities for internships and technical careers in AI-driven climate modeling and cyber-security.
Focus Areas: The summit covers topics such as industrial control systems (ICS), AI, network security, and IoT, aligning technology with environmental and security initiatives.
Structure: The event features interactive workshops, town halls, and fireside chats, with opportunities for students to tour tech sites in the National Capital Region.
Target Audience: Geared toward students in ICT-related fields, including vocational, high school, JROTC, and GED programs, as well as professionals.

Learn more: https://bdpatoday.com
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10th Annual Earth Day Tech Summits
2026-04-17 00:00 - 2026-04-19 23:59 | IL
About CyberEarth™
In 2017, BDPA™ of Greater Washington, D.C. (bdpadc.org), a community trade association dedicated to supporting information and communications technology (ICT) community engagements, launched an Earth Day-themed technology and cyber career summit, referred to as #CyberEarth17.
Today, this yearly event enables aspiring technology professionals and those exploring ICT career options—encompassing college students, community college attendees, vocational technology learners, high school students, JROTC members, and GED program participants—to forge new connections, launch tech startups, while engaging with participating BDPA Chapters and regional industry mission partners.
​Executives from industry and government, as well as IT professionals and cybersecurity specialists serving as mentors or presenters, are invited to lead round-table discussions or fireside workshops. These events engage new BDPA Student Members, transitioning veterans, returning citizens, graduate students, and general audiences in conversations about emerging technologies across the Air, Land, Sea, Space, and Cyber domains.
Visit BDPA.org to pre-register for BDPACON ’26, stay connected, discover upcoming BDPA™ events, career opportunities, and new announcements from Industryfor Members. View upcoming local BDPA™ events and archives by visiting bdpatoday.com under “Events”.
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BDPA Atlanta, GA Chapter Meeting
2026-04-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-03-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-02-18 00:00 - 23:59 | IL
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.
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World Quantum Day
2026-04-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Global
World Quantum Day 2026
World Quatum Day (WQD) is celebrated this year on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This annual, international celebration, is held on April 14th (4/14) to represent the rounded first digits of Planck’s constant, a fundamental value in this quantum mechanics formula ( 4.14 * 10^-15 eV•S).
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BDPA SITES Training | Lorton, VA & CONUS
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 13:50, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:50 and 1 more date | Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA, United States
BDPA SITES Training and Local Commuity Engagements
BDPA Atlanta, BDPA Baltimore, BDPA Baton Rouge, BDPA-DC, BDPA Detroit, BDPA Houston, BDPA Indianpolis, BDPA Milwuakee, BDPA Monroe, BDPA NoVa, and Local BDPA Chapters
Weekly training for BDPA Student I.T. Education & Scholarship (SITES) programs and local BDPA Chapter Academies for Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, High Performance Computing (HPC), Robotics, and more!
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BDPA TECH & CAREER TALKS
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 local BDPA Chapter communities, while supporting diverse technical talent into our broader tech industry ecosystem.
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DOD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit • D.C.
2026-04-07 00:00 - 2026-04-09 23:59 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 2300 N Richmond St, Arlington, VA, United States
Register here → https://dowmppsummit.com
The 2026 Department of Defense/War (DoD/DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit will be held from April 5-9, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia, focusing on “Bridging Opportunities: Scaling Innovation for National Defense”. This flagship event facilitates partnerships between small businesses and prime contractors to strengthen the defense industrial base.
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HBCU STEAM Days On-The-Hill • Washington, D.C.
2026-03-25 00:00 - 2026-03-26 23:59 | Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. and the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus
All are invited to Capitol Hill for the 8th annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action, March 25-26, 2026. This free, 2-day program connects HBCU leaders and community partners to explore career opportunities and ways to improve access to resources for HBCUs.
Register today. Full agenda available in confirmation email.
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RSAC 2026 Conference • San Francisco
2026-03-23 00:00 - 2026-03-26 23:59 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Register here → https://www.rsaconference.com/usa
The Power of Community Starts with You:Registration for RSAC 2026 is Now Open!
Ideas become breakthroughs when shared. Challenges become opportunities when tackled together. That’s the Power of Community—a key focus for RSAC™ 2026 Conference. Real change happens when cybersecurity professionals unite.
Whether you’re an RSAC™ Conference first-timer or a returning attendee you won’t want to miss what’s in store for RSAC 2026.
The RSA Conference (RSAC) is the world’s leading and largest annual gathering for the cybersecurity community, connecting professionals, innovators, and leaders to share insights, learn about new threats, and discover solutions for securing the digital world through educational sessions, an expansive expo, and networking opportunities.
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NSBE 2026 | Baltimore
2026-03-18 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59 | 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, Maryland
Dates: March 18-22, 2026
NSBE Website: convention.nsbe.org
Instagram: @nsbeconvention
NSBE 2026 Convention Website: convention.nsbe.org
Technical Professional Conference (TPC) Website: convention.nsbe.org
Hotels & Travel: convention.nsbe.org

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NVIDIA Ai Conference & Expo • San Jose
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-19 23:59 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, United States
Register here https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/
NVIDIA GTC is the premier developer conference at the heart of AI. It’s where developers, researchers, creators, IT decision-makers, business leaders, and students gather to see real-world examples of how AI and accelerated computing are helping tackle the world’s toughest challenges and enabling industries to flourish.
GTC offers sessions and training for all technical levels and interest areas of technology. It’s a unique conference that brings together developers, researchers, business leaders, IT decision-makers, creators, and NVIDIA’s partner ecosystem. GTC attendees have a common goal to learn from real-world examples of AI and accelerated computing. There are options to attend in person or virtually.
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GiveCamp Memphis
2026-02-27 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59 | FedEx Institute of Technology, Memphis, TN, United States
Learn more: https://givecampmemphis.org/
What is GiveCamp Memphis?
GiveCamp Memphis is a weekend-long gathering of professional web developers, graphic designers, social media strategists, digital marketers, and data scientists donating their time to nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2007 (national) and 2011 (Memphis), the GiveCamp program has provided millions of dollars in services to hundreds of nonprofits!
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BDPA eSports Orientation • 8:00PM (EST)
2026-02-25 00:00 - 23:59 | IL
BDPA eSports Chapter Participation Orientation:
Wednesday, February 25, 20268:00 PM (EST)Virtual Meeting Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81241349492

CALLING ALL CHAPTER SITES COORDINATORS 🔥
STUDENT PARTICIPATION NOW OPEN
We are excited to officially announce the 2026 BDPA Esports Tournament, taking place July 16–17, 2026 as part of the 2026 BDPA National Conference.
This game development and Esports tournament will bring together BDPA youth participants from chapters across the country for an engaging, competitive, and community-building esports experience that highlights teamwork, strategy, communication, and sportsmanship.
To support chapter participation and ensure everyone is prepared, we will host a BDPA Esports Chapter Participation Orientation:
Wednesday, February 25, 20268:00 PM (EST)Virtual Meeting Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81241349492
During this orientation, we will review:

Tournament overview and structure
Participation requirements
Game titles and competition format
Expectations for chapter advisors and coaches
Key dates and next steps

We strongly encourage all interested chapters to attend so we can ensure a smooth and successful tournament experience for every student.
Thank you for your continued support of BDPA youth programs. We look forward to an exciting 2026 esports season and hope to see your chapter represented this summer!
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BEYA STEM DTX Conference • Baltimore
2026-02-12 00:00 - 2026-02-14 23:59 | The Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States
Celebrating 40 years, BEYA returns to Baltimore on February 12-14, 2026
Registration and new details: https://www.beya.org

BDPA is celebrating a 40th anniversary for its High School Computer Competition (HSCC)
BDPA is exhibiting at BEYA40 Career Fair
BDPA will host a Fireside panel discussion during BEYA40 on Saturday, February 14, 2026 on the future of Ai and Cybersecurity
BDPA Baltimore is BDPA’s Host Chapter for BEYA40

The 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. The 2025 BEYA STEM DTX™ Conference continues the Digital Twin Experience (DTX) to allow attendees to participate in-person or digitally.
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