County Executive Aisha Braveboy says, “Innovation Hackathon” Showcases Prince George’s County’s Technology Future!
Largo, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy said she’s looking forward to her Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) exciting “Innovation Hackathon” being held Wednesday, February 11th,2026 in partnership with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and Cloudforce, a Prince George’s County-based technology firm and Microsoft Gold Partner.
“In Prince George’s County, we are leaders in the technology space and a hub for technology innovation, as well as a catalyst for our young people to be at the center of its development,” said County Executive Braveboy. “Our OIT team’s “Innovation Hackathon” is a brilliant idea for putting all the right elements together – our great educational institutions, our students, and our technology partners. This is another step in building the career pipeline for our students.”
Innovation Hackathon is an all-day event hosted at Prince George’s Community College from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event brings together students and technologists to develop solutions that support county services, public safety, cybersecurity, and community engagement. The successful launch closed with 120 registered participants, with interest beyond capacity.
Innovation Hackathon participants will compete across four tracks: Citizen-Facing Services, OIT Strategy Focused, Cyber Clinic at PGCC, and General Innovation. Teams are allowed to use GitHub, nebulaONE®, AI tools, or any free open-source software to build their solutions.
Judging will be led by:
Vennard Wright, Director of OIT;
Duane Prophet, Associate Director of OIT;
Dr. Rhonda Spells, VP for Data Science, Innovation, and Effectiveness at PGCC;
Husein Sharaf of Cloudforce; and
Mark Lawrence and his team representing Inncuvate and Angarai
OIT staff and technology partners will mentor participants throughout the day, providing guidance and expertise to transform ideas into practical applications that advance Prince George’s County’s technology vision. The “hackathon” supports key elements of the County’s Office of Information Technology Strategic Plan by strengthening the local tech ecosystem, building a technology career pipeline, and advancing digital government solutions that enhance services for residents. The initiative also reflects Prince George’s County’s broader vision for a technology driven community where youth opportunities, first class education, and economic growth are powered by local technology experts and innovation right here in the County.
For additional information, please contact LaShonda Henderson, Data Manager, Office of Information Technology via email: lhenderson@pgcmd.gov.
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