CIAA Events

2024 CIAA Basketball Tournament Featured Events

February 12, 2024

CIAA Scavenger Hunt

• Various locations throughout Baltimore

Join us on a scavenger hunt to experience the best businesses in Baltimore!

The CIAA is on the hunt. You are invited to participate in the Annual Scavenger Hunt to kick-off the 2024 Basketball Championship Tournament. Starting NOW through February 12, fans are encouraged to visit three of the participating businesses to be entered to win a multitude of prizes, including the grand prize of a two-night stay at Lord Baltimore Hotel, CIAA step show tickets, official CIAA party tickets, cha.m.pionship game tickets, breakfast at Saturday Morning Cafe and a half-dozen strawberries from Berries by Quicha.

February 24, 2024

Youth Sports Clinic

• 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
• Middle Branch Fitness &a.m.p; Wellness Center, Baltimore, MD

CIAA will host a Youth Sports Clinic for student-athletes at the Under Armour House. Students will receive a healthy breakfast and an opportunity to discuss longevity in collegiate sports with CIAA, local and national leaders. After orientation, students will work with local coaches and trainers in a workshop-style environment to develop soft skills and discuss sports development. The event will feature a holistic approach towards health and wellness with a focus on educational growth.

February 26, 2024

Dinner with the BSU Basketball Teams

Hosted by the BSU National Alumni Association

• Time TBD (based on the teams' CIAA schedule)
• St. Francis Academy

Join BSU alumni as they celebrate our women's and men’s basketball teams and coaches, as well as wish the teams good luck during the CIAA Tournament.

February 28, 2024

US Army ROTC CIAA High School Education Day

• 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Join us on February 28, for the US Army ROTC CIAA High School Education Day—an exciting event for high school students and chaperones. Experience an inspiring opening session with Tournament leaders, sponsors, the CIAA band, cheerleaders, and a US Army ROTC presentation. Explore educational opportunities at institutions and vendor booths, with admission offers and scholarships available. Early birds (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.) enjoy a deejay, giveaways, and so much more!

February 29, 2024

Health and Mental Wellness Panel

• 10 a.m - 2 p.m.
• Reginald F. Lewis Museum – Theater 2nd Floor

Join the CIAA for the Health and Wellness Summit, a series of panel discussions about mental health and health disparities within the African American community. The panel will feature local athletes and medical professionals who will discuss topics like mental health, COVID-19, nutrition and diabetes that affect student-athletes and our community. Check out the program schedule below.

Post-Pandemic: Where are we now?

• 10 a.m. Opening statements
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. Healthy Cooking Demo: Cooking Local with CareFirst
• 11:45-12 p.m. Special Workout Segment with Coach Ap Alston
• 12:45-1 p.m. Healthy Cooking Demo: Plant-Based Meals for Me!
• 1-1:15 p.m. Brown Women’s Health: Who advocates for us?
• 1:45-2:30 p.m. Closing remarks

Allegis Group CIAA Career Expo

• 10 a.m-2 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Are you searching for your next career move or contemplating a career switch? If so, don't miss the dyna.m.ic opportunity presented by the Allegis Group CIAA Career Expo! Join us at this event where a diverse group of recruiters from Allegis Group will be ready to connect with individuals like you. So, register today to grow your talent, your brand, and grow your future! Register for the career expo

BSU Hospitality Suite Opens

• 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
• Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, The Holiday 6 Ballroom

Enjoy mixing and mingling with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Bowie State. Visit “Vendor Village” as we showcase black businesses and community organizations. End your evening with an Ice-Cream Social hosted by the BSU National Alumni Association, and Game Night to win BSU Swag.

The Official CIAA Alumni Party

• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Rams Head Live

Calling All BSU Alumni! Come out and represent your #BowieBOLD pride at the official CIAA Alumni Party. Join alumni from the other CIAA schools and party to the tunes of DJ Skillz and DJ Shakim. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase VIP tickets for $50 or general admission tickets for $40. Electronic tickets will be sent to the attendee's designated email. Buy Tickets

March 1, 2024

Tech Summit House

• 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Rita Rossi Colwell Center, Baltimore, MD

The CIAA will be hosting its annual Tech Summit House, featuring some of the brightest minds in the tech industry. There will be a panel discussion with notable leaders from the African a.m.erican community to discuss career opportunities, digital equity, upcoming innovations, and conversations around a growing ecosystem. There will be exhibitions from Google, Dell and emerging local companies. This event convenes tech creatives and celebrates tech, music & culture. Hosted by Big Fred.

CIAA Fan Fest

• 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

The CIAA Fan Fest is a free two-day event that features interactive sponsor activations with giveaways, concerts and other family-friendly entertainment events as part of CIAA Tournament Week. View the Fan Fest Schedule and make sure you sign up for access to Fan Fest.

CIAA Battle of the Bands

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Join Bowie State University’s Symphony of Sound for a performance at CIAA Battle of the Bands.

BSU Hospitality Suite Activities

BEIGNETS, BOWIE & BREAUX

• 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
• Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, The Holiday 6 Ballroom

Start your day by visiting the BSU Hospitality Suite, network with other alumni and receive a free professional headshot. Later that evening at 10 p.m., head back to the hotel for a Mardi Gras themed dessert party to end your day with Beignets, Bowie & Breaux!

City View Alumni Party

Hosted by the BSU National Alumni Association

• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Baltimore World Trade Center

Enjoy an evening partying with other BSU alumni at the Baltimore World Trade Center, the world's tallest regular pentagonal-based skyscraper.

CIAA Step Show Throwdown: Greeks vs Greeks

• Doors Open: 6 p.m. | Showtime: 7 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Cash and bragging rights for the winners! Get Tickets for the Step Show

March 2, 2024

CIAA Super Saturday

• 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

CIAA Super Saturday includes the CIAA Cheerleading Exhibition, Mister & Miss CIAA Pageant presented by Food Lion. Make sure you vote for Mister BSU Caleb Shaw-Watson and Miss BSU Trinity Cephas.

CIAA Fan Fest

• 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Day two of CIAA Fan Fest will feature vendor and sponsor activations with giveaways, 92Q Battle of the Mixers presented by Puma, and other family-friendly entertainment events as part of CIAA Tournament Week. View the Fan Fest Schedule and make sure you sign up for access to Fan Fest.

Money Moves Business Summit

• 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Rita Rossi Colwell Center, Baltimore, MD

Bowie State University constantly promotes the develop.m.ent of an entrepreneurial mindset, and the Money Moves Business Summit is the ideal learning opportunity for all business-minded students. Learn from a panel of key business leaders, policymakers, real-world entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, local business leaders and real estate groups. Gain insight on how to grow your business and discover sustainability practices to help you navigate a continuously changing economy. This summit is perfect for all students, regardless of where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

BSU Hospitality Suite Activities

Register for Hospitality Suite Events

Post-CIAA After Party

• 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
• Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, The Holiday 6 Ballroom

Stop by the BSU Hospitality Suite to watch the CIAA women's and men's championship games. Later that evening, enjoy food, fun and fellowship at the Post-CIAA After Party.

Youth Basketball Clinic

Hosted by the BSU National Alumni Association

• 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• St. Francis Academy

Support the the BSUNAA's free youth basketball clinic for children in the 2nd-8th grades.

CIAA Step Off: School vs School

• Doors Open: 5 p.m. | Showtime: 6 p.m.
• Baltimore Convention Center

Cash and bragging rights for the winners! Get Tickets for the Step Show

March 3, 2024

BSU Day Party Featuring the Vybe Band

Hosted by the BSU National Alumni Association

• 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• The Assembly Room

Close out your CIAA Basketball Tournament Week with Bulldog Nation. Come out and party with fellow BSU alums while enjoying the sounds of the Vybe Band.