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Join our Association today, renew, or update membership profiles @ bdpa.org for upcoming Golden Anniversary tech industry events and community awards galas!

Hey , hear from Rhonda Henley, VP, Americas Partner Sales on the Business, Innovation, & Technology Show🎙️!

Discover how we collaborate with our extensive partner ecosystem to achieve business outcomes for our customers, explore the diverse routes to market they help us accelerate, and learn more about our integration with .

You won't want to miss her insights👇
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Join us for an inspiring celebration of Black excellence in technology at our upcoming virtual event, "ITSMF Black History Makers," on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭-𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧/𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝗖𝗧.

In honor of our 28th anniversary in our founding month of August, we will spotlight the remarkable achievements of these pioneering Black leaders who have broken barriers and shaped the tech industry. Hear their stories, learn from their experiences, and gain insights into navigating the tech world as a person of color.

Moderated by the esteemed Fern Johnson, former CTO and Vice President at PepsiCo, this panel will feature trailblazers Sabina Ewing, Senior Vice President and CIO at Abbott and Larry Quinlan, Retired Global CIO at Deloitte LLP.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be motivated and inspired. Register now to secure your spot!

https://itsmfleaders.org/event/virtual-leadership-series-itsmf-black-history-makers/

BDPACON is "more than just a conference." Go behind the scenes with HBCU alumna and bdpatoday® tech-journalist, Tenaiya King.

Discover more → https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bdpas-46th-annual-national-technology-conference-expo-washington-roq1e/

A Data Science panel and plenary session during entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern Industries.”

bdpatoday | BDPACON24 Panel: The Datafication or Modern Industries ATLANTA, GA—Powered by BDPA’s Columbus (OH) Chapter, Cardinal Health sponsored a very timely Data Science plenary session and panel entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern I…

ATLANTA, GA—Powered by BDPA’s Columbus (OH) Chapter, Cardinal Health sponsored a very timely Data Science plenary session and panel during entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern Industries.”

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bdpatoday | BDPACON24 Panel: The Datafication or Modern Industries ATLANTA, GA—Powered by BDPA’s Columbus (OH) Chapter, Cardinal Health sponsored a very timely Data Science plenary session and panel entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern I…

ATLANTA, GA—Powered by BDPA’s Columbus (OH) Chapter, Cardinal Health sponsored a very timely Data Science plenary session and panel entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern Industries.” Data has transitioned from an enhancement to the backbone of innovation. Our panel discussion during BDPACON24 explored how diverse industries harness the power of datafication to drive strategic decision-making and outcomes....

bdpatoday | BDPACON24 Panel: The Datafication or Modern Industries ATLANTA, GA—Powered by BDPA’s Columbus (OH) Chapter, Cardinal Health sponsored a very timely Data Science plenary session and panel entitled: “From Nicety to Necessity: The Datafication of Modern I…

WASHINGTON—Lieutenant General Melvin “Jerry” Carter is the fourth Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI) since the position was established in 2017. The Deputy Commandant for Information develops and supervises plans, policies, and strategy for operating in the Information Environment and identifies requirements in doctrine, manpower, training, education, and equipment in order to support Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations in the Information Environment....

bdpatoday | Former NSA Official is new Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information WASHINGTON—Lieutenant General Melvin “Jerry” Carter is the fourth Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI) since the position was established in 2017. The Deputy Commandant for Information develops …

bdpatoday | National Cyber Czar Addresses Industry Executives and Community Leaders During BDPACON24 ATLANTA, GA August 4, 2024 (bdpatoday.com) — The Honorable Harry Coker, Jr. delivered this year’s keynote address on Saturday, August 3, 2024 during BDPACON24’s Awards Gala. This year& #…

ATLANTA, GA August 4, 2024 (bdpatoday.com) — The Honorable Harry Coker, Jr. delivered this year's keynote address on Saturday, August 3, 2024 during BDPACON24's Awards Gala. This year's theme was "Big Data & Predictive Analytics (B.D.P.A.): Forged by the Power of AI." Harry Coker, Jr. was nominated by President Biden in July 2023 and confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2023 as the National Cyber Director in the White House....

http://bdpatoday.com/2024/08/04/national-cyber-czar-addresses-industry-executives-and-community-leaders-during-bdpacon24/

bdpatoday | National Cyber Czar Addresses Industry Executives and Community Leaders During BDPACON24 ATLANTA, GA August 4, 2024 (bdpatoday.com) — The Honorable Harry Coker, Jr. delivered this year’s keynote address on Saturday, August 3, 2024 during BDPACON24’s Awards Gala. This year& #…

2024 I.T. Showcase Awards

Our 1st Place collegiate-round award during went to Mr. Calvin Dery of Bowie State University (BDPA-DC).

CONGRATULATIONS, Calvin!

Congratulations to our local BDPA Chapters in DC (BDPA-DC) and Northern Virginia (BDPA NoVA)!

• 2nd Place 2024 National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Championship Round
BDPA Washington Metroploitan Area (BDPA-DC)

• 2nd Place 2024 eSPORTS Competition Awards
BDPA Northern Virginia (NoVa)

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Local BDPA HSCC teams from the DMV
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Congratulations to our BDPA Chapters in Atlanta and Memphis!

• BDPA's Memphis Chapter wins 2024 Chapter of the Year

• BDPA's Atlanta Chapter wins 2024 National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Championship

• BDPA's Atlanta Chapter wins 2024 eSPORTS Competition Championship

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bdpatoday | BDPA Announces Tech Industry & Community Awards for 2024 at BDPACON ATLANTA, GA—BDPA, founded in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, announced new information and communication technology (ICT) industry and community program winners during BDPACON ’24. …

2024 marks 234 years since the United States Coast Guard was established by Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton in 1790.

Wishing all of our Coast Guard shipmates and their families a happy 234th!

Semper Paratus!

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Winners Announced

bdpatoday | BDPA Announces Tech Industry & Community Awards for 2024 During BDPACON ATLANTA, GA—BDPA, founded in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, announced new information and communication technology (ICT) industry and community program winners for 2024 during BDPACON. B…

ATLANTA, GA—BDPA, founded in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, announced new information and communication technology (ICT) industry and community program winners for 2024 during BDPACON. BDPA's Atlanta Chapter co-hosted BDPACON '24, the association's 46th annual gathering and assembly of members, associates, partners, and sponsors with industry, government, colleges, and universities. BDPACON '25 returns to Atlanta, Georgia in 2025 for one of the association's milestone Golden Anniversary events across local BDPA Chapter cities next year....

bdpatoday | BDPA Announces Tech Industry & Community Awards for 2024 During BDPACON ATLANTA, GA—BDPA, founded in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, announced new information and communication technology (ICT) industry and community program winners for 2024 during BDPACON. B…

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Today, Saturday, August 3, 2024, 5:00pm • WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta → https://conference.bdpa.org

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Release date: August 6, 2024
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Join Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, author of "Digitally Invisible—How the Internet Is Creating the New Underclass", for today's panel during in Atlanta, Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at noon.

Panel Discussion: Leadership: Tech & Policy Panel

BDPA™ (BDPA.org) is thrilled to invite you to an impactful panel discussion with industry subject matter experts (SMEs) on the intersection of technology and policy for community-based STEM organizations and associations. Moderated by our publisher and host, Perry Carter, this community info session covers some of the leading policy headlines across emerging tech industries such as the CHIPS and Science Act, Net Neutrality, and "Section 230". Don’t miss this opportunity to build new careers, upskill local digital workforces, and cultivate professional government relations teams for your community.

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6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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BDPA™ and bdpatoday® are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and insightful TECH & CAREER TALK panel discussion on the intersection of technology and media with community-based STEM organizations and associations.

Moderated by our Host, Devin Jenkins, this event brings together tech-industry leaders, non-profit executives, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to cultivate stronger relationships with media and advertising agencies, known challenges, and new opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and stay ahead of the curve in our ever-evolving world of tech and media.

Join us during BDPACON '24 this evening at the WESTIN, Wednesday, July 31st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in CHASTAIN1

| Reminder, Mixer & Panel Discussion Begins


WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
CHASTAIN1

Panel begins at 7:00pm

BDPA™ and bdpatoday® are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and insightful TECH & CAREER TALK panel discussion on the intersection of technology and media with community-based STEM organizations and associations.

Moderated by our Host, Devin Jenkins, this event brings together tech-industry leaders, non-profit executives, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to cultivate stronger relationships with media and advertising agencies, known challenges, and new opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and stay ahead of the curve in our ever-evolving world of tech and media.

Join us during BDPACON '24 this evening at the WESTIN, Wednesday, July 31st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in CHASTAIN1

National Cyber Director to Keynote BDPACON '24 Awards

ATLANTA—The Honorable Harry Coker, Jr. will address BDPA's 46th annual technology and career awards gala at the WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta, Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Director Coker was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 12, 2023 as the second National Cyber Director (NCD) in the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), the White House. The National Cyber Director serves as principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity policy and strategy.

Founded in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, BDPA™ (bdpa.org) and local BDPA Chapters will mark the Association's Golden Anniversary next year. BDPACON is the Association's impactful annual gathering of computer and data science professionals with tech industry's thought leaders, mission-partners, sponsors, and BDPA Members.

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Happening today, join Eric Ejiofor and me at 11:30 am ET/8:30 am PT for today's Tech & Career Talk with our distinguished host, Devin Jenkins.

As the National President of BDPA, I am very excited to share insights with you about next week's impactful agenda items for underserved communities highlighted below and today's topic: What to Expect at

Use our link to sign up for today's info session via Zoom → https://t.co/P4o7mWSSpk

ATLANTA — launches next week at the WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta from July 31st to August 3rd. This year's theme for is "Big Data & Predictive Analytics: Forged by the Power of Ai". Some of our featured CxOs, speakers, and featured panelists include:

• BDPA — Chapter Executives/SMEs, Best Practices, Community Development, STEM/Tech Grants, and Chapter Building Workshops
• Cardinal Health — The Datafication of Modern Industries
• Deloitte — CIO Panel
• Eli Lilly and Company — College Symposium
• IBM — watsonx' generative AI and scientific data platforms
• IBM Quantum — Protecting Data in a Post-Quantum World: "Quantum Safe"
• INTEL — Keynote: Big Data Forged by the Power of Ai
• Johnson & Johnson — MedTech & BDPA's Robotics Academy
• NASA — Keynote: GovCon and Commercial Aerospace Opportunities for Small Businesses and HBCUs/MSIs
• NSA — Technology Transfer and HBCU/MSI Collaborations
• Oracle — Keynote: BDPA's Oracle Scholars Program
• State Farm — Gaming, eSports, STEM, a Youth Tech Experience!

• Panel — BDPA Tech & Career Talk mixer with the nation's leading community Tech & Media organizations (BDPA, Blacks In Technology, ITSMF, NNPA/Indianapolis Recorder, TechLatino)
• Panel — Tech & Policy (New Ai regulations, CHIPS Act, Data Center locations, Data Privacy legislation, Net Neutrality, Section 230, and much more . . .)

It's T-minus 5-days for the 46th annual gathering and technology conference, I.T. Showcase, National High School Computer Competition (HSCC), and Friday's Career Fair launch date of August 2nd, 2024.

Powered by BDPA™, the WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta will serve as your conference headquarters for BDPACON24.

Registration for is still open → https://lnkd.in/e6qxH3rj

Registration is now open for ITSMF’s Fall Symposium (S2-24). This industry event offers attendees the space and support for Black technology professionals to grow and shine, while also shaping the future of our industry and our society. Join us in St. Louis on October 31-November 2.

https://itsmfleaders.org/events/

TBT • Throwback Thursday

Another champion of BDPA’s mission is now America’s new Deputy National Cyber Director (DNCD) reporting directly to Mr. Harry Coker.

See article → https://www.nextgov.com/people/2024/07/white-house-cyber-czar-office-adds-new-deputy/398291/

In our throwback photo below, Mr. Harry Wingo (right), a Navy Seal, was the keynote speaker at Bowie State University in 2014 during BDPA’s annual Northeast Regional Innovation Summit and IT Showcase. Mr. Wingo was the D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO. He is shown in this photo receiving a commemorative plaque from Perry Carter (left), President, BDPA-DC.

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