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08/22/2026

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FREE Ai Management Masterclass Live! Saturday afternoon, 22nd AUG 2026, 1:30 PM Pacific/4:30 PM Eastern

Pre-Register here → https://gaicc.org/iso-iec-42001-free-masterclass-wknd-us/

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for Ai Management Systems. It represents a fundamental shift in how organisations will be required to govern, audit, and demonstrate accountability for Ai systems.

There is currently a significant gap between professionals who are aware of this standard and those who understand how to position themselves strategically within this emerging governance landscape.

The window for first-mover advantage in Ai governance is narrow. Professionals who establish expertise now will define the field. Those who wait will compete for positions already occupied.

This free masterclass addresses that gap directly. It is a strategic briefing designed to give serious professionals the clarity and positioning they need to act decisively.

08/08/2026

Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI have all had incidents of AI models hacking other companies during cybersecurity testing.

08/08/2026

Join us at for What's Next for Renewable Energy? Inside the Innovation Ecosystem, presented in partnership with ACORE Accelerate.

Hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders as they explore emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and the partnerships driving the next generation of clean energy innovation.

📅 Sept. 29–Oct. 1, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL

🔗 Register today: https://www.wriseleadershipforum.com

08/08/2026

Prairie View A&M University has been ranked among the nation’s top three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Forbes’ inaugural “Top HBCUs” list. This places PVAMU among an elite group of 20 institutions (10 private and 10 public) recognized for setting graduates up for long-term success.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gaeiLL

08/08/2026

08/02/2026

‘Just like us’: Black tech conference connects youth, professionals

Select here to review your full article → https://indianapolisrecorder.com/just-like-us-2026-bdpa-tech-conference/

, founded in 1975, is an organization dedicated to advancing talent in information technology (IT), advanced computing, and data science. The Association's annual technology conferences ( ) provide networking, learning, and growth opportunities for aspiring and established tech professionals. Read more on via the "Indianapolis Recorder" and NNPA (nnpa.org) "The Black Press of America" . . .

Camike Jones, MA, CSSGB is the Editor-in-Chief of the "Indianapolis Recorder."
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| Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, delivered a keynote address at the BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) annual national technology conference, BDPACON '26, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. BDPA™ photo ©2026.

08/02/2026

Full article → https://bdpatoday.com/2026/07/20/innovation-in-motion-comes-home-to-indy/

BDPA’s 48th National Conference Energizes Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (bdpatoday®) — Technology professionals, students, educators, and industry leaders from across the country gathered in Indianapolis July 15 through 18, 2026, for the 48th BDPA National Conference, also known as BDPACON26. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency under the theme “Innovation in Motion, Keeping Pace with Emerging Trends,” the four day event blended professional development, student competitions, recruiting, and community programming with Indiana Black Expo (IBE) in the heart of "Circle City." Discover more . . .

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Explore highlights from BDPA's 48th National Conference in Indianapolis, focusing on innovation, emerging tech, and student engagement.

08/01/2026

Innovation in Motion Comes Home to Indy

BDPA Hosts , the association's 48th Annual Technology Conference, during Indiana Black Expo (IBE)...

Explore highlights from BDPA's 48th National Conference in Indianapolis, focusing on innovation, emerging tech, and student engagement.

07/20/2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (bdpatoday®) — Dr. Jerome Adams, the former U.S. Surgeon General, made a keynote appearance last week during BDPACON’ 26 in Indianapolis, IN where he praised the event as a powerful gathering of innovators, technologists, and community leaders committed to expanding opportunities for Black professionals in .

In his remarks, Adams highlighted the importance of inclusive tech ecosystems and emphasized that communities thrive when diverse voices shape the future of digital innovation. His message underscored a broader theme he has championed in recent years: public health, economic mobility, and technological access are deeply interconnected, and progress in one strengthens the others.

, now in its 48th year is the annual national technology conference of BDPA™ (formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates), becoming a premier annual event with Industry showcasing emerging talent, advanced technology, and connecting industry leaders with our nation’s next generation digital workforce.

BDPACON ‘26 continued BDPA’s tradition by offering technical workshops, career development sessions, and networking opportunities designed to elevate community excellence in high-performance computing ( ) and data science. Adams’ presence reinforced the Association’s mission, bridging public and leadership with ’s and the tech community’s ongoing push for representation, innovation, and community impact.

— photos ©2026 BDPA™