Friday, February 14, 2025 • 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM EST
EMBRACE LEARNING, EMBRACE THE FUTURE
Friday, February 14, 2025 • 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM EST
Live from the Baltimore Convention Center, Ballroom Level and BEYA DTX Platform, Baltimore, MD
FEATURING: Modern-Day Technology Leaders, Science Spectrum Trailblazers, and Federal Agency Leadership Awardees
TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION LUNCHEON SPONSORS: Abbott, BAE Systems, CACI International Inc, HII, World Wide Technology
CONFERENCE CO-HOSTS: Lockheed Martin, The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, US Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine
CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY HOST: Google
CONFERENCE CO-SPONSORS: Actalent, Leidos, RTX
OFFICIAL AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines
PROUD MEDIA SPONSORS: Maryland Public Television, The Afro
This luncheon emphasizes the need for continuous learning and the acquisition of new skills in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. It celebrates rising employee stars and future leaders who demonstrate resilience and initiative by embracing personal and professional development. Attendees will go on to explore how to foster cultures of lifelong learning, ensuring employees are prepared to meet new challenges and thrive in the face of technological shifts.
EMCEE: ANGELA STRIBLING
GROUP 1 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
MANISH PARIKH
Chief Technology Officer, Business and Information Solutions
CACI International Inc.
GROUP 2 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
BRIAN BLANCHETTE
Executive Vice President and President
Ingalls Shipbuilding
HII
GROUP 3 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
ASHLEY HARRIS
Director of Community and Engagement
World Wide Technology
GROUP 4 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
DAN ANTAL
General Counsel
Leidos
GROUP 5 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
DR. NICOLE HENLEY
Executive Director, Global Server Operations
GROUP 6 – MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
VALERIE HUNTER
Vice President, Human Resources
Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems
GROUP 7 – FEDERAL AGENCY LEADERSHIP
GEROME BURRELL
Divisional Vice President, Product Security
Abbott
GROUP 8 – SCIENCE SPECTRUM TRAILBLAZERS
ANSELM BEACH
Director, Government Relations
RTX
GROUP 9 – SCIENCE SPECTRUM TRAILBLAZERS
STEPHANIE HILL
President, Rotary and Mission Systems
Lockheed Martin
CLOSING REMARKS