The BDPA Global Database Network is BDPA's vast online network that connects every area of the organization, including:

• membership
• chapters
• chapter leaders
• committees
• finance
• seminars and events

The BDPA Global Database is where BDPA members and supporters find current information regarding the state of BDPA, a membership association that represents over 300,000 people of African-American descent in the information technology industry. BDPA sponsors an annual technology conference as well seminars and events in more than 50 cities across the nation. The BDPA Global Database provides on-demand service for BDPA members & supporters every day of the year.

BDPA Members
Members use the BDPA Global Database for a variety of purposes, including to:

• renew membership
• update profile information
• administer passwords
• register for events
• participate in online elections

In addition, members are also to retrieve valuable information on how to leverage important members-only benefits such as the BDPA Digital Library, federal credit union membership, and discount rates for BDPA certification courses, the BDPA Technology Conference, entertainment, travel and computer equipment. Members are especially encouraged to visit regularly to take advantage of special announcements and events.

BDPA Chapter Leaders
Chapter leaders use the BDPA Global Database for a variety of purposes, including administration of the following areas:

• chapter profile information
• member status
• committee managment
• chapter finance
• event management & registration
• surveys and online elections

BDPA leaders also use the BDPA Global Database as an important tool to communicate via email and general postings.

BDPA Supporters
Users and supporters use the BDPA Global Database for a variety of purposes, including to:

• join BDPA online
• update profile information
• administer passwords
• and register for BDPA events nationwide

With events held regularly in more than 50 cities across the nation, there is never a shortage of opportunity to connect with a BDPA community near you.

The BDPA Global Database has been instrumental in extending BDPA's reach to allow improved customer service and more autonomous administration of chapters and individual memberships. The BDPA Global Database is a key destination for our members and supporters.