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Atlanta to Host BDPACON ’24

ATLANTA—Pre-registration opened last quarter for BDPACON ’24. BDPACON is the annual meeting of BDPA, local BDPA Chapter executives, and local community leaders with the Association’s sponsors, mission-partners, Academia, Public Sector agencies, and Industry stakeholders.

BDPACON’s theme for 2024:
Big Data & Predictive Analytics—Forged by the Power of Ai

This year’s theme has significant artificial intelligence (Ai) overtones to help attendees curate imminent challenges while preparing for increasing opportunities presented by industry during BDPACON ’24.

BDPACON ’24 features presentations and panels with interactive working groups for BDPA Members, BDPACON attendees, and the public:

• Confirmed Keynotes from Government and Industry for BDPACON ’24
Dwight Deneal, NASA’s Director, Office of Small Business Programs
Dr. Ogo Ekwueme, a U.S. Delegate for Global Health Innovation,
founder of Health LeadHer, and BDPA IT Showcase Alumna
Dr. Stephanie Parson, ITSMF founding member and Crowned Grace
International CEO
• Career Expo and Talent Acquisition opportunities
• Small Business forecasts with contracting and subcontracting
opportunities
• Digital Workforce Upskilling and Professional Development
• Research and Development (R&D) engagements with HBCUs
• Recent grants awarded to BDPA, local BDPA Chapters, and other
non-profits in tech or STEM
• eSPORTS, Gaming Competitions, Robotics, and Youth Tech Camp

BDPA looks forward to everyone returning to the WESTIN Peachtree Plaza Atlanta in Georgia for the 46th Annual BDPA Technology Conference and Career Expo—BDPACON ’24!  BDPACONs and regional BDPA conferences are open to the public to network with professionals in digital transformation and information technology (IT) fields. 

BDPA invites students interested in discovering new STEM careers and those who are in professions or industries that rely on digital technologies. Join our annual convening this year during BDPACON, which is a highly immersive and transformative event.

→ Select here to secure tables and exhibits before May 31, 2024 

→ Select here to attend, engage, and pre-register student teams 

→ Book Rooms at the WESTIN, today.

BDPA Members or BDPA Student Members may contact us at helpdesk@bdpa.org  to receive updates regarding special invitations and discount codes.  Stay connected with community success stories available now at bdpatoday.com and view our latest industry news posted on LinkedIn.

Registration Policy
Please note that registration for this conference is not refundable.  Registration for the conference includes the granting of permission for attendees to be included in photography and videography conducted at the conference.  If you have any questions, please contact us at helpdesk@bdpa.org.

Since 1975, BDPA is the premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and all digital technology fields. For nearly 50 years, BDPA has enabled the upward mobility of African Americans and other minorities in the Information Technology (IT) and STEM fields.

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