Trade Summit Quietly Slides From April to September
Published Date: 5/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas has been moved from April to September 8-10, 2026. This event is for people in international trade and transportation, offering both in-person and online options. Registration costs $328 for in-person and $28 for virtual, with deadlines coming up soon, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Registration Fees, Payment, Refund Rules
In-person registration costs $328.00 per person and virtual registration costs $28.00 per person. All registrations must be made online and paid by credit card only. Registration opened February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (EST); in-person registration closes August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT), and virtual registration closes September 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT). Cancellations made after August 21, 2026 will not receive a refund.
Low-Cost Virtual Attendance Option
The 2026 TCSS will be open to attend virtually via webcast for $28.00 per person, with virtual registration closing on September 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT).
Summit Date Postponed to September
The 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas was postponed from April 28–30, 2026 to September 8–10, 2026. The event will run September 8 (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CDT), September 9 (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CDT), and September 10 (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT).
Hotel Block and Accessibility Contact
Hotel accommodations are available at the Hyatt Regency Dallas (300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207) with room block information on the event web page. For facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or special assistance requests, contact Mrs. Daisy Castro at (202) 344-1440 or [email protected].
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