VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT)

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Overview

Following the completion of the 2026 Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (APBI), the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is hosting Post‑APBI Virtual Networking Sessions for vendors who attended APBI virtually. These sessions ensure that virtual attendees receive an equivalent opportunity to engage directly with OIT senior leadership, mission challenge presenters, and acquisition representatives.

This virtual networking series is designed to extend the dialogue that began at APBI and provide targeted access to the eight Mission Challenges presented during the event.

Purpose

The Post‑APBI Virtual Networking Sessions enable virtual APBI participants to meet with OIT leaders and subject‑matter experts in an interactive, live format. Each session is structured to allow attendees to ask questions, receive clarification on mission priorities, and better understand upcoming OIT initiatives and acquisition pathways.

Important Virtual Attendee Networking Notice

During APBI, the Mission Challenge Networking Session (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET) was offered only to in‑person participants. To ensure equitable access for vendors who joined APBI online, OIT is hosting this dedicated virtual networking opportunity with senior leadership, focused on the eight Mission Challenges presented during the event.

Mission Challenge‑Aligned Topics

Networking discussions are centered around the eight APBI Mission Challenges:

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Event Format

Each Post‑APBI Virtual Networking Session includes:

• A 75‑minute live Microsoft Teams engagement
• Opening orientation and session overview
• Facilitated topic discussions aligned to APBI Mission Challenges
• Direct interaction with OIT mission presenters
• Representation from the Technology Acquisition Center (TAC)
• Live and chat‑based Q&A
• Capture and follow‑up of unanswered questions

Who Should Attend

These sessions are intended for:

• Virtual APBI attendees who did not participate in the in‑person networking block
• Vendors, integrators, and IT partners supporting VA OIT
• Capture, BD, and technical teams seeking deeper insight into VA OIT priorities
• Organizations preparing for future OIT acquisition opportunities

Preparing for the Session

• Review APBI mission challenge materials and recording(s) prior to attending
• Prepare targeted questions related to your areas of interest
• Use chat to submit questions for follow‑up after the event
• Avoid sharing sensitive or proprietary information during open discussion

Important Notes

• These sessions are informational only and do not constitute commitment by VA
• All content presented is pre‑decisional
• Accessibility features such as closed captioning and transcripts will be provided

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