Hilton Worldwide is back on board as a major sponsor of the 36th annual National BDPA Technology Conference on August 5-9, 2014 in Indianapolis. In addition the global hotel chain seeks to recruit diverse information technology talent through the
BDPA Job Board.
"On behalf of the National BDPA leadership team and its stakeholders, it is my honor and privilege to welcome Hilton Worldwide as a Bronze Level Sponsor and thank them for their contribution. It is with the support of sponsors like Hilton Worldwide that National BDPA is able to impact lives through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” said Dr. Craig Brown, National BDPA President.
Known worldwide for his corporate responsibility, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, celebrating cultures, living suitability, and partnerships,
Conrad N. Hilton began with a 40-room hotel in a small Texas town in 1919. Today, Hilton Worldwide is the world's preeminent hospitality company, stretching across 24 time zones. As of 2014, Hilton brands encompass 4,112 hotels with over 680,117 rooms in 91 countries and more than 300,000 team members across corporate offices.
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BDPA is the premier organization for African American professionals in the information technology industry. For almost 40 years, BDPA has fulfilled its mission by bridging the digital divide and providing career growth opportunities for its members. Currently, there are 46 local chapters across the United States.
“Today, we are the largest African American Information Technology association in the U.S., and the largest national non-profit organization continually involved in training students underrepresented in STEM education across the country,” Dr. Brown added.
To become a sponsor like Hilton Worldwide or to learn more about BDPA sponsorship opportunities, please contact BDPA Corporate Sales Team by email (corpsales@bdpa.org) or phone (301.584-3135 x108).
