The annual Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (APBI) event will be held on June 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM to approximately 5:00 PM EST.
The purpose of the APBI is to offer informative briefing sessions addressing Agency acquisition and IT transformation initiatives and objectives. Several briefing sessions with VA leadership, including but not limited to, Mr. Phillip Christy, Chief Acquisition Officer and Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction; Mr. Zack Schwartz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Ms. Chanel Bankston-Carter, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and as well as other senior leaders from the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will be presented.
| Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (APBI) 2026 | |
| When | Where |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026   On-site Registration Check-in: 7:45AM – 8:30AM EST Meeting: 8:30 AM – approximately 5:00 PM EST | Dewberry Hall – George Mason University 4477 Aquia Creek Lane Fairfax, VA 22030 |
Cost & Registration
There is no cost to attend this event or to view the live video stream; however, pre-registration is required. All registrants completing the registration process will receive an email from Eventbrite containing the access link.
Registration links are separate for in-person attendance versus live stream, attendees shall use the corresponding link below to register depending on attending via in-person or live video stream:
In-Person Registration via Eventbrite
Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry
- Final date/time for in-person registration will be Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.
- Presentation of email confirmation will be required at check-in.
- Registration is limited to two attendees per company for in-person attendance and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached (approximately 600 seats).
- Parking for this event will utilize the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Please note there is a parking fee ($19 for all day) associated with Shenandoah Parking Deck (Parking Services – Parking and Transportation – George Mason University).
Virtual Webex Live Stream Registration
Link: Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Advance Planning Brief to Industry
- There are no limitations on live stream registrants per company; however, the Webex platform is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Event agenda and FY27 contracting opportunities will be posted under the APBI Library prior to the event. The registration list, briefing charts and recording from the event will be posted within a week following the event.
This event will be recorded. Registration constitutes your consent and release for public viewing.
