# CBP Hosts Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) convened the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas, gathering over 4,300 government and industry participants to address supply chain visibility, compliance, and risk mitigation. The summit emphasized CBP's strategic priorities in trade enforcement and supply chain security initiatives, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors to enhance lawful trade and economic security.

- The event highlights CBP's focus on strengthening supply chain security, signaling potential procurement opportunities for technology and service providers specializing in trade compliance, cargo tracking, and risk management solutions.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of key CBP offices such as the Office of Trade Relations and Office of Field Operations, which may influence upcoming contract requirements and priorities.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage insights from the summit to align offerings with CBP's enforcement and security objectives, particularly in areas of supply chain visibility and compliance.
- Organizations engaged in government contracting should consider engagement strategies with CBP to support evolving trade security initiatives and potential future solicitations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- CBP Office of Trade Relations
- CBP Office of Trade
- CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO)

### Sources
- [CBP hosts Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-hosts-trade-and-cargo-security-summit-dallas) - CBP