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2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

  • Tue, September 08, 2026
  • Thu, September 10, 2026
  • Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas TX 75207

 CBP has postponed its annual Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) to September 8-10, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Click here for the latest information.

HOST HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:

The hotel room block has been updated, and room reservations can be made at the Hyatt Regency Dallas by referencing the link in your confirmation email. If you no longer have your confirmation email, please email TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov to request it be resent. Reservations within this room block are first-come-first-served.

ACE HELPDESK APPOINTMENTS:

If you previously scheduled an appointment with the ACE Helpdesk for the April Summit dates, unfortunately the registration system is unable to move your appointment to the September Summit dates. Therefore, you will need to reschedule your ACE Helpdesk appointment by referencing the link in your ACE Helpdesk notification email. Clicking on the link will take you directly to the new appointment schedule. From there you can select the date and time that works best for you. If you no longer have your ACE Helpdesk appointment email, please email TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov to request it be resent.

GLOBAL ENTRY MOBILE ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENTS:

If you previously scheduled a Global Entry mobile enrollment appointment, you should have received an email notification cancelling your previous appointment. To reschedule your appointment, please refer to the instructions in your Global Entry email with the updated information below:

  • Dates/Times: September 8th to September 9th between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST (closed 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) and September 10th between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. CST. Walk-ins accepted.
  • Deadline for scheduling interview online: Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Access code: 9E4NA5335
  • GE enrollment location – Dallas TCSS 2026 GE Event

*NETWORKING SESSION DATE CHANGE*

The networking session will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST instead of Monday. We will still offer registration pre-check-in on Monday, September 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST.

*AGENDA FORTHCOMING*

An agenda will be posted on the event information webpage as soon as possible. The week’s activities will include the following:

  • Monday, September 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Optional registration pre-check-in *Highly encouraged
  • Tuesday, September 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – General sessions, luncheon, exhibits, appointments; registration check-in from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 9 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Breakout sessions/Workshops, luncheon, exhibits, appointments; registration check-in from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; networking session from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Breakout sessions/Workshops, exhibits, appointments; registration check-in from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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