Notice2026-03216

2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

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Published
February 19, 2026

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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection

Abstract

This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will convene the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) in Dallas, TX, on April 28-30, 2026. The 2026 TCSS will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. The 2026 TCSS will feature CBP personnel, members of the trade community, and members of other government agencies in panel discussions on CBP's role in international trade initiatives and programs. Members of the international trade and transportation communities and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8016-8017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03216]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice of 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) will convene the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit 
(TCSS) in Dallas, TX, on April 28-30, 2026. The 2026 TCSS will be open 
for the public to attend in person or via webinar. The 2026 TCSS will 
feature CBP personnel, members of the trade community, and members of 
other government agencies in panel discussions on CBP's role in 
international trade initiatives and programs. Members of the 
international trade and transportation communities and other interested 
parties are encouraged to attend.

DATES: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (opening remarks and general sessions, 
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT), Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (breakout sessions, 
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT), and Thursday, April 30, 2026 (breakout 
sessions, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT).

ADDRESSES: The 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit will be held at the 
Hyatt Regency Dallas at 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207. 
Directional signage will be displayed throughout the event space for 
registration, the sessions, and the exhibits.
    Registration: Registration will open on Wednesday, February 11, 
2026, at 12:00 p.m. (EST). Registration to attend in person will close 
on April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (EDT). Registration to attend virtually 
via webcast will close on April 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (EDT). 
Registration information may be found on the event web page at <a href="https://inevent.com/en/SCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php">https://inevent.com/en/SCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php</a>. All registrations must be 
made online and will be confirmed with payment by credit card only. The 
registration fee to attend in person is $328.00 per person. The 
registration fee to attend virtually via webcast is $28.00 per person. 
Interested parties are requested to register immediately as space is 
limited. Members of the public who are pre-registered to attend and 
later need to cancel, may do so by using the link from their 
confirmation email or by sending an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d190e1e1e0d2e2f3d6329253e632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f3b2c3c3c2f0c0d1f410b071c41080019">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Please 
include your name and confirmation number with your cancellation 
request. Cancellation requests made after Friday, April 3, 2026, will 
not receive a refund.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Daisy Castro, Office of Trade 
Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at (202) 344-1440 or at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3367706060735051431d575b401d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffabbcacacbf9c9d8fd19b978cd1989089">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. The most current 2026 TCSS information can be found 
at <a href="https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php">https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php</a>.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please 
contact Mrs. Daisy Castro, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, at (202) 344-1440 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c29681919182a1a0b2eca6aab1eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f7a3b4a4a4b7949587d9939f84d9909881">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, as soon as 
possible.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection (CBP) will convene the 2026 Trade and Cargo 
Security Summit (TCSS) in Dallas, TX, on April 28-30, 2026. The format 
of the 2026 TCSS will consist of general sessions on the first day and 
breakout sessions on the second and third days. The 2026 TCSS will 
feature panels composed of CBP personnel, members of the trade 
community, and

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representatives from other government agencies. The panel discussions 
will address various topics of interest to the trade community. The 
2026 TCSS agenda will be posted on the CBP website: <a href="https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php">https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php</a>.
    Hotel accommodations have been made available at the Hyatt Regency 
Dallas at 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207. Hotel room block 
reservation information can be found on the event web page at <a href="https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php">https://inevent.com/en/USCustomsandBorderProtection-1686596630/90-2026TCSSSummit-11160-1763664859/hotsite.php</a>.

Christopher J. Siepmann,
Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations.
[FR Doc. 2026-03216 Filed 2-18-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P


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