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48th Annual BDPA Conference (BDPACON26) 

The 48th Annual BDPA Technology Conference (BDPACON26) takes place in Indianapolis, IN, from July 15–18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. This year's theme is "Innovation in Motion – Keeping PACE with Emerging Trends". It features a career fair, professional development, and student coding competitions. 

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Event Overview

  • Dates: Wednesday, July 15, to Saturday, July 18, 2026.

  • Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

  • Theme: Innovation in Motion – Keeping PACE with Emerging Trends. 

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Key Programming & Events

  • Career Fair: Meet with recruiters, industry executives, and companies.

  • Student Competitions: Features the 40th Annual High School Computer Competition (HSCC) and youth technology camps.

  • Professional Development: Gain cutting-edge insights through industry expert sessions and panels.

  • Cultural Integration: Co-hosted in conjunction with the Indiana Black Expo (IBE) summer cultural events. 

​Registration & Accommodations

  • Adult Admission: Standard registration is $300.

  • Student Admission: Rates are $200 for middle and high school students, and $250 for college students.

  • Lifetime Members: Registration is $175. (Note: Conference registration requires an active Black Data Processing Associates membership).

  • Hotel Booking: Special event room rates are available at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis via the event portal. te

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Further Exploration: Deep Dive into the 2026 Conference

  • Learn about the full schedule and speakers directly on the BDPACON 2026 hub.

  • Read up on local coverage of the return of the conference at the Indianapolis Recorder.

  • Check out the BDPACON '26 bdpatoday page for extra tech leadership perspectives. 

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