U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) on September 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas and virtually via webcast. Session information and agenda are forthcoming.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
(Registration will close Thursday, August 27, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time)
Optional Networking Session September 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT): Connect and collaborate with CBP’s leadership, other government agencies, trade industry partners, private sector, and international trade community.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- The in-person registration fee is $328.00 U.S. dollars for non-government attendees. Registration must be completed online with a valid credit card. Please do not use special characters in your name. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration to attend in person closes Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- The registration fee includes morning snacks, coffee, and tea on all three days; beverages and afternoon snacks during the breaks, and lunch on days one and two.
- Complimentary registration for government employees is limited and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. The registration team will provide the status of your request once you complete registration.
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All Title 5 Executive Agency employees must follow travel and relocation policies, including those on temporary duty travel allowances. See Federal Travel Regulations, 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21 (41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21). Employees eligible to receive per diem expenses must adjust their Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance to account for meals furnished by CBP.
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- Requests for special needs should be addressed to TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Requests for vegetarian or vegan meals can be made during registration by Thursday, August 27. Kosher meals will not be available.
- Members of the press must contact the CBP Office of Public Affairs at cbpmediarelations@cbp.dhs.gov to register. Space is limited to attend in person.
- Onsite pre-registration check-in will be available on September 7 from 5:00-7:00pm CT. Please bring your registration confirmation QR code with you.
WEBCAST REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- *NEW* The webcast closed captioning will be available in English and Spanish!
- The virtual registration fee is $28.00 U.S. dollars for non-government attendees. Registration must be completed online with a valid credit card. Please do not use special characters in your name. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration to attend virtually closes Friday, September 4, 2026.
- Complimentary registration for government employees is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Embassy employees will be complimentary when attending virtually only, due to limited space.
- The webcast closed captioning will be available in English and Spanish.
- Virtual registrants will receive an access link for the webcast by COB Monday, September 7, 2026 to view the General Sessions, select Breakout Sessions, and Luncheon Keynotes held on September 8-10, 2026, along with other available resources. Exhibits and workshops will not be webcasted.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT IN YOUR INBOX.
If you wish to cancel your registration with a refund, we must receive your request via My Tickets on or before Friday, August 21, 2026. No exceptions will be made. Refunds take approximately 1-3 weeks to be fully processed. If you need assistance with requesting a cancellation, instructions are provided.
CBP will follow the federal government operating status as indicated on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website, including specifics for employees located in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, a natural disaster, or state of emergency, CBP will refund all registration fees within 14 days. Please note that it can take up to 90 days to be fully processed.
LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CBP has confirmed a limited hotel room block for attendees and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All arrangements and expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the attendee.
Non-government registrants will be able to book their room within the registration system, upon registering. Government registrants will receive the room block booking information once your registration is confirmed. Reservations within the acquired room block are limited to online booking.
- Hotel & Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Dallas at 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
- Guest Room Wi-Fi: Complimentary
- Nearest Airport:
- DFW International Airport (DFW) – 23 miles
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) - 7.4 miles
- Parking Rates and Transportation
- Things to Do in Dallas: Explore the area’s attractions and events.
GLOBAL ENTRY
Interviews hosted by CBP for Global Entry enrollment will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment only for applicants already in conditional status. To notify the Trusted Traveler Program office of your interest in an appointment, select the appropriate response during registration, at which point instructions for scheduling your appointment will be provided. Appointments are available for in-person registrants only.
AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) HELPDESK
45-minute one-on-one discussion appointments with the ACE Helpdesk will be available during registration. Walk-ins are also welcome. Appointments are available for in-person registrants only.
ONSITE PHOTOGRAPHY
CBP will have photographs taken throughout the Summit and use them as official CBP photos on CBP.gov. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to CBP, by virtue of attendance, all Summit visitors agree to the use of their likeness in such materials.
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For questions, please email TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When and where will the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) be held?
September 8-10, 2026, Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
2. How do I register?
2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) - Website
3. How do I cancel my registration?
Cancellation requests must be made through your My Tickets on the InEvent registration system. The link can be found in your confirmation email. Cancellation request must be received no later than August 21, 2026, to receive a full refund. No exceptions will be made. Please allow 1-3 weeks for processing.
4. When does registration close?
In-person registration will close on August 27, 2026. Virtual registration will close on September 6, 2026.
5. Where can I find an agenda for the event?
Refer to our event webpage for details: 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) - Website
6. Is there a hotel room block?
A room block has been secured at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, on a first come first serve basis, where the event will be held. You will be directed to reserve your room upon completing the registration form to attend the event. Room reservation deadline: August 17, 2026. Room cancellation deadline: 48 hours prior to check-in.
7. What is the cost for the event?
In person registration is $328.00. This fee includes a light continental breakfast, lunch and hot/cold beverages. Note there is no lunch on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Virtual registration is $28.00. Virtual registrants will have access to all general sessions, luncheon keynotes, and select breakout sessions.
Approved Federal government employees, speakers, and media will be complimentary.
8. Can I have a list of the attendees?
The attendees list is not available.
9. If I plan to attend only one or two of the three days, can my fee be reduced?
Unfortunately, we do not prorate registration fees.
10. I have additional questions. Who can I contact?
Please send your inquiry to TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why DHS is requesting the information on this form.
AUTHORITY:
CBP is authorized to collect the information requested on this form pursuant to:
· 5 U.S.C. 301, Government Organization and Employees, Chapter 301: Departmental Regulations; and
· 44 U.S.C. 3101, Public Printing Documents, Chapter 3101: Records Management by Federal Agencies
PURPOSE:
CBP is requesting this information for the purpose of maintaining lists of individuals who attend CBP events and for which email distribution contact lists may be created. CBP will use this information to notify individuals of CBP Trade events and Trade Outreach programs. The registration tool collects registrant contact information including name, email address, and company/organization for each individual attendee.
ROUTINE USES:
The information requested on this form may be shared externally as a "routine use" with contractors and their agents, grantees, experts, consultants, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for DHS, when necessary to accomplish agency functions related to this collection. A complete list of the routine uses can be found in the system fo records notice associated with this form, "Department of Homeland Security/ALL-002 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Mailing and Other Lists System." The Department's full list of system of record notices can be found on the Department's website at http://www.dhs.gov/system-records-notices-sorns
Providing this information to CBP is voluntary. However, failure to provide some or all of the information requested may result in CBP’s inability to register you for an event, or to contact you for purposes related to the event.
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