Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry March 2 - 4, 2026

Each year, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's Clothing & Textiles Directorate hosts the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI). At the annual JAPBI, the Clothing & Textiles teams and our military service partners brief the industrial base on future requirements and business opportunities for clothing and individual equipment.

The 2025 JAPBI was postponed and will now be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton located at 2349 Marlton Pike West (Rt. 70W) in Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 on March 2, 2026 through March 4, 2026. Check-in will begin on March 2nd from 4-7PM and on March 3rd from 7-9 AM. Presentations and sessions will be on March 3rd and March 4th.

See more information and registration materials HERE.

JAPBI Set for March 3-4, 2026

Each year, DLA Troop Support's Clothing & Textiles Directorate hosts the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI). At the annual JAPBI, the Clothing & Textiles teams and our military service partners brief the industrial base on future requirements and business opportunities for clothing and individual equipment. In addition to DLA Troop Support, there are presentations from each of the Services’ program office.

The 2025 JAPBI was postponed and will now be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton located at 2349 Marlton Pike West (Rt. 70W) in Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 on March 2, 2026 through March 4, 2026. Check-in will begin on March 2nd from 4-7PM and on March 3rd from 7-9 AM. Presentations and sessions will be on March 3rd and March 4th.

Please review the following links which include JAPBI registration, speed dating registration, and the hotel’s reservation website. Any questions regarding JAPBI shall be sent to candtjapbispeeddating@gmail.com to ensure a timely response.

JAPBI EVENT REGISTRATION: The deadline for registering is Sunday, February 15, 2026. If you fail to register by this date there will be in person registration during the above listed dates/times. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980186307551?aff=oddtdtcreator.

SPEED DATING REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for speed dating is 13 days prior to the event. Below are the links for registering for a session:

• Accessories: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980186817075?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980189851150?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Combat Uniform: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980190257365?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Chem/Special Purpose: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980190728775?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Individual Equipment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980191814021?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Safety: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980197134936?aff=oddtdtcreator,
• Tents & Shelters: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980197417782?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Dress Clothing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980197994507?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Heraldics: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980198148969?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Outerwear, Dress Shirts, and Headwear: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980198841039?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Product Services/Tech Quality: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980199247254?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Industrial Capabilities Team: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980199592286?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Air Force: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980202033588?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Army: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980199861090?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Coast Guard: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980201658466?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Navy: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980200961381?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Space Force: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980202189053?aff=oddtdtcreator
• USMC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980202620343?aff=oddtdtcreator

PLEASE NOTE:

• Time slots for DLA speed dating on March 3rd are reserved for current contract holders. If yster for these slots, you must provide the current contract number you have with that team. If that is not provided and/or the information is not valid, your reservation may be cancelled.
• The time slots for DLA speed dating on March 4th are reserved for new companies interested in doing business with DLA. If you do not have a contract but are interested in a specific item managed by that specific team, please sign up for one of these sessions.
• The links for speed dating registration include a summary of what each DLA team manages. Please ensure you review this information in full prior to signing up for a session.
• There is also a general session with the C&T Industrial Capabilities Team on March 3rd for any companies unsure of what teams they should meet with.
• The Services speed dating sessions are March 3rd and there is limited availability. When registering, you must provide specific information on what you plan to discuss with the Services. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your reservation being cancelled.
• Companies are responsible for reserving spots that do not conflict with other time slots/sessions they have signed up for. Adjustments after the fact will not be made and your reservation may be cancelled if you double book.

3HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Registering for the event itself is separate from hotel registration. To register for rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton, go to https://book.passkey.com/e/51145651 https://book.passkey.com/e/51145651

Please check the C&T website (https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Clothing-and-Textiles/Industry-Support/Events/) one week prior to the event for a finalized agenda.

**JAPBI will be paperless this year**

REGISTER NOW FOR JAPBI

November 16-17, 2022, Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry. The JAPBI, hosted by DLA Troop Support, provides the clothing & textile industrial base with a joint forecast of future opportunities.

See more HERE.

Register HERE.

Register for hotel HERE.

Clothing and Textiles hosts’ sixth annual planning brief for industry

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain kicked off the sixth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry virtually with a series of webinars Nov. 4.

Read More HERE.

Department of Defense to Brief Clothing and Textile Industry June 15-16, 2015, in Cherry Hill N.J.

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles will hold a Joint Advance Planning Brief to Industry (JAPBI) on June 15-16, 2015, at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

All details about the event, registration, and hotel reservations can be found at the following web page: https://www.troopsupport.dla.mil/ClothingandTextiles/japbi/

The goal of the event is for DLA and their military Service partners to jointly brief the industrial base on future requirements and business opportunities for clothing and individual equipment. In addition to DLA Troop Support, there will be briefings and presentations from each of the Services' program offices including U.S. Army Soldier System Protection & Individual Equipment, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Systems Command, Air Force Uniform Office, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. Speakers also include the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch, and the Commander of DLA Troop Support, BG (P) Steven Shapiro.

The program begins on Monday, June 15, at noon (event registration from 08:00 to 11:45 PM). The start time for Tuesday, June 16, is 08:00 AM. Please note that footwear and gloves will not be presented at the sessions on Tuesday because each subcommittee has opted to have a stand-alone meeting in the near future.

The JAPBI is open to all members of the supply chain. Registration will be closed on June 5, 2015 or once maximum capacity is reached, whichever comes first. There is no attendance fee and the dress code is business casual. Break refreshments, breakfast, lunch, or other meals are not provided. The hotel has a restaurant on-site and a list of local restaurants within a close proximity to the hotel will be provided. The schedule on Tuesday will allow for sufficient time for lunch.

Register at the above link. Please note that registering with the hotel does not constitute event registration; both are required. Details on hotel registration are provided at the above link.