The 40th Annual BEYA STEM DTX™ Conference: A National Powerhouse for Future Engineers, Innovators, and STEM Leaders
Dr. Kedrick H. Scribner, executive director of the Kedrick Scribner Foundation and director of Police Protective Group was present at the 40th Annual BEYA STEM DTX™ Conference, hosted by Career Communications Group at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A on the 12th, 13th and 14th of February, 2026. Police Protective Group handled the event security.
Event highlights at the end of the page
The 40th Annual BEYA STEM DTX™ Conference, hosted by Career Communications Group, returns February 12–14, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s largest gatherings of Black STEM talent, BEYA continues its four-decade legacy of transforming futures, strengthening engineering pipelines, and opening doors for students pursuing STEM careers.
This year, BEYA will again deliver both in-person and Digital Twin Experience (DTX) participation, giving students and professionals nationwide the flexibility to engage fully in workshops, networking, seminars, and hiring events.
A Premier National Destination for Students, Job Seekers, and Young Professionals
BEYA has long been known as the place where future engineers and innovators launch their careers. The conference is a national magnet for:
Internship opportunities
On-the-spot interviews
Full-time career offers
Professional development workshops
National networking with STEM leaders
More than 6,000 students from across the country will attend, including large groups transported by bus from HBCUs and school districts nationwide. Every year, hundreds walk away with internships and job offers—often before graduation.
A Major Draw for Fortune 500 Companies, Federal Agencies, and Elite Institutions
This year’s event continues to be a major recruitment hub for Fortune 500 companies and high-impact organizations, including all branches of the U.S. military:
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marines
U.S. Space Force
These organizations will conduct on-site interviews, offer internships, and actively compete to hire the nation’s emerging STEM talent.
They will be joined by an extensive lineup of employers, universities, programs, and organizations shaping the future of STEM, including:
Participating Employers, Agencies, Institutions, and Partners
317th Recruiting Squadron
AAMU-RISE Foundation Inc.
Abenya | Human Capacity & Innovation Frameworks
Accenture Federal Services
Adrienne Somerville, Author
Aerospace Corporation
Air Commando Outreach Squadron
Alabama A&M University
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Amentum
AMIE, Inc.
Army National Guard
B-360
BDPA
Bianca Bailey, Author
Black Blockchain Lab
Canady Leadership Group
Career Factory 360 LLC
City Cruises
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
Columbia University
Diamondback Energy Inc.
Dominion Energy
Dr. Celeste Chamberlain, Author
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Exelon
Florida A&M University–Florida State University College of Engineering
Ford Motor Company
Hampton University
Howard University
HAND ERC – Human Augmentation via Dexterity Engineering Research Center
I & S STEM Research
Jackson State University
JobMatch’s Career Enhancement Lab
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering & Carey Business School
Ladies in Tech
LEAP Forward, Inc.
MITRE
Beaver Works Summer Institute
Morgan State University
Myron and Tiera Fletcher, Authors
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T State University
NPower
Omega Psi Phi
Southern University and A&M College
STEM City USA
Tammy Jones, Author
Tennessee State University
The Catholic University of America
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
The National Technical Association – Baltimore Chapter
ThermoVerse
Towson University
Tuskegee University
UNBossed Consulting LLC
University of Maryland
University of the District of Columbia
University of Virginia
U.S. Navy
University of South Florida College of Engineering
Virginia Tech College of Engineering
Virtual Intros
World Wide Technology
This extraordinary lineup reinforces BEYA’s position as a nationwide gateway to high-level STEM careers, from aerospace and cybersecurity to energy, AI, biotechnology, and government service.
HBCUs are at the Heart of BEYA
BEYA is one of the largest national convenings of HBCU engineering programs, with:
Engineering deans from HBCUs across the country
Recruitment and scholarship opportunities
Research collaborations and federal partnership sessions
HBCUs play a central role in America’s STEM pipeline, and BEYA continues to amplify their contributions, talent, and leadership.
A Career Fair Designed for Real Outcomes
The BEYA Career Fair, held February 13–14, is consistently one of the most impactful job expos in the country for diverse STEM talent.
Attendees can expect:
Immediate interviews with recruiters
Internship and job offers on the spot
Resume clinics and mentoring
Career readiness labs
Networking suites with top corporate and federal employers
Many students secure interviews with organizations they once only dreamed about.
CEU-Accredited Seminars, AI Tracks, and Advanced STEM Education
The 2026 BEYA STEM DTX™ schedule features dozens of powerful sessions that cover:
Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to AI
Machine Learning in Business
Generative AI in Industry
AI and Quantum Research at HBCUs
Cybersecurity, National Security & Defense
Cybersecurity career pathways
National security partnerships with HBCUs
Federal funding opportunities
Leadership & Workforce Development
Creating a culture of accountability
Coaching for impact
Developing self-starters and resilient teams
These sessions attract engineers, executives, government leaders, and educators committed to building the future STEM workforce.
Digital Twin Experience: The Future of Hybrid Conferences
BEYA’s innovative DTX digital twin platform allows attendees to participate from anywhere with the same access as in-person guests.
The platform includes:
Virtual exhibit halls
Live-streamed sessions
Digital interview booths
Chat and video networking
CEU certification access
This hybrid model ensures BEYA remains accessible, flexible, and cutting-edge.
A Must-Attend National STEM Event
For 40 years, BEYA has served as the nation’s premier launching pad for Black excellence in STEM. The 2026 BEYA STEM DTX™ Conference promises:
Life-changing career opportunities
Exposure to world-class companies
Connections to HBCU leadership
Direct access to internships, jobs, and professional mentors
An inclusive environment promoting equity and innovation
Social Media & Online Engagement
To stay connected with updates, announcements, scholarships, conference details, and year-round STEM engagement opportunities from BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Awards), follow their official online platforms:
Official Websites
https://www.beya.org
https://www.ccgmag.com/beya
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.instagram.com/
https://www.instagram.com/
X (Twitter)
https://twitter.com/BEYA_STEM
https://twitter.com/ccgmag
https://www.linkedin.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@
Event Platforms
Event Registration & Virtual Access
https://intouch.ccgmag.com
(InTouch Virtual Platform)
https://www.beya.org/
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