SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - 2026 BPIA WEEK 

AUGUST 29 

BPIA Garden of Legends Gala Reception

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SEPTEMBER 1

#WEAreBPIA Social Campaign Day

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SEPTEMBER 2

BPIA International Affairs Graduate School & Opportunities Expo

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SEPTEMBER 4

BPIA Global Affairs Forum

"Leadership in a Changing World"

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SEPTEMBER 4

BPIA First Friday Block Party Celebration: CBC Edition

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SEPTEMBER 16

African Diaspora Day on Capitol Hill

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with BPIA to engage one of the nation's fastest-growing international affairs communities.

BPIA offers customized sponsorship opportunities for organizations seeking meaningful engagement with professionals across diplomacy, government, business, academia, philanthropy, and public service. Whether your goal is recruiting talent, increasing brand visibility, advancing thought leadership, or supporting leadership development, we will work with you to build a partnership aligned with your objectives.

Questions? Email sponsors@iabpia.org

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Read 2024 Elevate Magazine

Read 2025 Elevate Magazine 

Advertise in the 2026 BPIA Elevate Magazine

Extended Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 

Reach more than 24,000 professionals across international affairs, diplomacy, government, business, academia, and public service.

Promote your organization, recruit top talent, celebrate an achievement, or showcase your programs alongside BPIA's flagship annual publication released during National BPIA Week. Advertising in the 2026 BPIA Elevate Magazine places your organization before one of the nation's fastest-growing communities of international affairs professionals. Each advertisement becomes part of a keepsake publication celebrating leadership while connecting your organization with professionals, students, diplomats, executives, policymakers, and emerging leaders.

Advertising Packages

** Complimentary half-page advertisements are available to eligible BPIA Official Partners as a partnership benefit. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking expanded visibility during National BPIA Week and throughout the year.

VIEW PAST ELEVATE PUBLICATIONS HERE 

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ENROLLMENT OPEN - CALLING ALL RECRUITERS AND EXHIBITORS! 

The 2026 BPIA International Affairs Graduate School & Opportunities Expo is now accepting recruiter and exhibitor registrations. Held virtually as part of 2026 National BPIA Week, this event connects organizations with a diverse national audience of students, young professionals, graduate applicants, and emerging leaders pursuing opportunities across international affairs, diplomacy, foreign policy, national security, global business, and public service.

Whether you are recruiting future students, hiring talent, or promoting educational and professional opportunities, the Expo provides a unique platform to engage directly with the next generation of global leaders. Organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their programs, answer questions, network with attendees, and build lasting connections with a highly engaged audience.

We are currently recruiting organizations offering:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
• Fellowships
• Scholarships
• Internships
• Leadership Opportunities

Recruiter & Exhibitor Enrollment is Now Open.

ENROLL TODAY

2026 Awards & Recognition

Each year during National BPIA Week, the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) honors exceptional leaders, changemakers, artists, diplomats, and rising professionals whose work is advancing global affairs and creating meaningful impact around the world. Our signature recognition programs—including the BPIA Global Leader Awards, Power 50 List, Goodwill Ambassador Program, and Artist in Residence initiative—celebrate excellence across diplomacy, international development, business, academia, public service, and the arts.

TO VIEW THE 2026 AWARDEES, VISIT  www.iabpia.org/awards.

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Position your organization before thousands of international affairs professionals.

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Recognize

Celebrate a distinguished leader with a personalized magazine tribute.

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Sponsor

Partner with National BPIA Week and BPIA year-round through sponsorship opportunities that increase your organization's visibility and engagement.

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BPIA Advertising Terms & Conditions or is otherwise deemed inconsistent with the organization's mission, values, or publication standards.

September 7, 2024 

Garden of Legends Gala and After Party 

September 8, 2024 

CBC Week Kick-Off All-White Jazz Brunch

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