NBDPA Announces Johnson & Johnson as Platinum Sponsor for its 2012 Annual Technology Conference

NBDPA Announces Johnson & Johnson as Platinum Sponsor for its 2012 Annual Technology Conference and Career Fair

LARGO, MD (January 5, 2012) - - - The National Black Data Processing Associates, NBDPA (www.bdpa.org), the Premier Organization for African Americans in IT announced today that Johnson & Johnson will once again be a sponsor of its 2012 National BDPA Technology Conference & Career Fair.

A fully diverse event, the National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair will bring together experts and innovators in technology from around North America for a unique conference experience. The four-day technology conference will be held at Baltimore's Hilton from August 1 to 4, 2012. With nationally renowned speakers and the involvement of top-notch corporations, the conference will highlight what's working best and what's coming next at the intersection of technology, business leadership, professional development, youth education and community involvement. The Career Fair takes place on August 3-4 and is open to the public.

"We are enthusiastic about our partnership with Johnson & Johnson,” said Monique Berry, NBDPA's President. "With over 38 chapters and 21,000 professionals online, NBDPA has been an advocate for fostering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, and Johnson & Johnson will be invaluable to our success as we bring technology executives, professionals and college students to one of the most anticipated STEM events in the technology industry.”

About National BDPA

Founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and the late David Wimberly, NBDPA is a global member focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. NBDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the African American community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry. With over 50 chapters across the United States, NBDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in technology. For more information please visit http://www.bdpa.org.