Inside the Innovation: How Hackathons Are Reshaping Government + Defense Collaboration

What do hackathons have to do with national defense? More than you might think.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arun Seraphin of NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute and Derrick Pledger of Maximus to explore how hackathons are helping government and industry tackle complex challenges in real time.From accelerating emerging technology solutions to breaking down silos between agencies and vendors, these events are evolving into powerful platforms for collaboration, experimentation, and rapid innovation.