BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference 2027
Event Date
February 18–20, 2027
Location
Baltimore, MD
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference (Black Engineer of the Year Awards) is an annual three-day professional development and recognition event centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Hosted by Baltimore-based Career Communications Group (CCG), it offers workshops, panel discussions, networking and a career fair, bringing together thousands of students, professionals and industry and government leaders to celebrate achievements and explore opportunities in STEM fields.
The conference serves a broad audience. The BEYA STEM Community, nearly 16,000 strong, offers pre-college students, college students, corporate, government, military professionals, business, and industry employers three days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities. The conference draws over 2,500 K-12 students annually from around the US supported by leading organizations like RTX, Lockheed Martin, Google, and the U.S. Army, with attendees engaging in hands-on STEM activities, career prep workshops, and mentoring sessions.
It is worth attending for its blend of prestigious awards, recruiting access, and workforce development. Recent editions have been available in person and online through a "digital twin experience" (DTX), offering attendees options to blend the in-person and digital experience in ways unique to their needs, so that whether you attend in-person or online, you share the same experience.
Show Highlights
Signature features of the BEYA STEM Conference include:
- The Black Engineer of the Year Awards, one of the event's marquee recognitions. For almost forty years, the BEYA awards have been regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in STEM, consistently celebrating excellence from innovation to business development.
- Career Fair — a career fair to help attendees make connections with top employers across the country.
- Emerging-technology programming — workshops and panels covering emerging technologies, potential career pathways and measures for boosting diversity in STEM. Recent editions have featured a significant track on artificial intelligence and the metaverse.
- K-12 / Pre-College program — college-bound students can connect with universities and employers at the Pre-College Career Fair, building confidence and insight into STEM pathways.
- Stars and Stripes (Military) programming — the BEYA Stars and Stripes Veterans Committee has played a vital role in the conference since its inception in 1987, held annually during Black History Month.
Attendance
The BEYA STEM Community is nearly 16,000 strong, spanning pre-college students, college students, corporate, government and military professionals, and business and industry employers. The conference brings together over 2,500 K-12 students annually from around the US. Every February over the past 33-plus years, conservative estimates have put the total numbers that have attended BEYA STEM Conference events at more than 400,000.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the official BEYA website and Career Communications Group. Registration is required, and it provides access to both the in-person and online Career Fairs.
Some partner institutions offer discounted or free access. For example, UMBC students have been able to register for the entire conference for free using a promotional code and following the registration instructions. Attendees should verify current pass types and deadlines on the official site, as programming and pricing change each year.
History
CCG launched the annual BEYA STEM Conference and Career Fair in 1986. The conference was first held in Baltimore, Maryland in 1987 and has since exposed 100,000 middle, high school, and college students to professional role models in STEM; over 900 people in STEM careers have received category awards, and 38 have been selected as Black Engineer of the Year.
The BEYA Conference has been held in different cities throughout the years, including Philadelphia and Washington D.C., returning to Philadelphia in 2016 to mark 30 years. The event is produced by Career Communications Group. CCG was founded in 1985 with a unique mission: to promote significant minority achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Tyrone Taborn is the founder and chairman of the BEYA STEM Conference and CEO of Career Communications Group. The 2026 edition celebrated the conference's 40th anniversary, and the 2027 gathering is its 41st year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 BEYA STEM Conference held?
The BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference is scheduled for February 18-20, 2027, in Baltimore, Maryland. It takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center in the downtown Inner Harbor area, marking the conference's 41st year.
Who organizes the BEYA STEM Conference?
The conference is established and produced by Baltimore-based Career Communications Group (CCG). CCG was founded in 1985 with a mission to promote significant minority achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Who should attend the BEYA STEM Conference?
The event serves a wide audience, including K-12 and college students, corporate, government and military professionals, educators, and industry employers. It brings together thousands of students, professionals, and industry and government leaders for learning, networking, and STEM career opportunities.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is required and is completed online through the official BEYA website and Career Communications Group. Your registration provides access to both the in-person and online career fairs, and some partner institutions offer discounted or free access to their students.
What makes the BEYA STEM Conference worth attending?
The conference offers workshops, panel discussions, networking, and a national career fair connecting attendees with top employers, along with the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Awards. Recent editions have featured tracks on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and a digital twin experience allowing in-person or online participation.
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