GovExec's Joe Carden, SVP of Membership, sat down with ATARC Founder Tom Suder to discuss how ATARC membership unlocks a structured, trusted way for contractors to join the government technology conversations driving innovation forward.

A few topics covered:

• Why Tom started ATARC in 2012 to bridge the gap between government, academia, and industry
• How ATARC's Working Groups take shape around the government's actual needs
• What makes ATARC's executive roundtables a unique opportunity for member companies to build credibility with decision makers
• The "legacy trap" holding agencies back from AI and quantum readiness
• Where Tom sees the federal technology marketplace heading over the next five years

Watch the full conversation below.