Dallas Hosts Boring Border Security Bash for Trade Pros
Published Date: 2/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit is happening April 28-30 in Dallas, TX, and anyone involved in international trade or transportation should check it out! You can join in person for $328 or online for $28, but hurry—registration closes mid-April. This event will spotlight new trade security programs and give you the latest updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Registration Fees and Deadlines
Registration opens February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. In-person registration costs $328.00 per person and closes April 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT; virtual webcast registration costs $28.00 per person and closes April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. All registrations must be made online and paid by credit card only.
Cancellation Refund Deadline
If you pre-register and later cancel, you may request a refund, but cancellation requests made after Friday, April 3, 2026 will not receive a refund. Use the confirmation email link or email [email protected] with your name and confirmation number to cancel.
CBP Trade Summit April 28-30
You can attend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, TX on April 28–30, 2026. The event includes general sessions and breakout sessions (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CDT on April 28–29 and 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT on April 30) and will feature CBP personnel and trade community panels.
Hotel Block at Hyatt Regency
Hotel accommodations have been made available at the Hyatt Regency Dallas (300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207); reservation information and the hotel room block details are on the event web page. Attendees needing lodging should consult the event page for reservation instructions.
Disability Assistance Contact
If you need facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or special assistance at the meeting, contact Mrs. Daisy Castro, Office of Trade Relations, at (202) 344-1440 or [email protected] as soon as possible.
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