in action innovation: accountability
Friday, February 13, 2026 • 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM EST
Ballrooms I & II, BEYA World I - Baltimore Convention Center
Doors open at 10:45 AM EST
beyond innovation: accountability in action
Friday, February 13, 2026 • 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM EST
Doors open at 10:45 AM EDT
BALLROOMS I & II, BEYA WORLD I - BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER
FEATURING: Modern-Day Technology Leaders and Science Spectrum Trailblazers
TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION LUNCHEON SPONSOR: 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 SPONSOR: Actalent
OFFICIAL AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines
This luncheon honors professionals whose contributions go beyond technological breakthroughs. Today’s honorees are leaders who hold themselves accountable to their organizations, their communities, and the next generation. They are innovators who have moved from achievement to responsibility, ensuring that progress in STEM is matched by progress in equity, mentorship, and opportunity.
EMCEE:
DR. KENDALL HARRIS
INTERIM DEAN, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, FOWLER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
GROUP 1 - MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
BEYA Tribute Honor - Tony Assadi
GROUP 2 -
MODERN-DAY
TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
BEYA Tribute Honor - Gwendolyn Bethea
GROUP 3 - SCIENCE SPECTRUM TRAILBLAZERS