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• World Affairs Council of San Antonio Annual Meeting 2026

  • When
    21 Jan 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Centre Club, Weston Centre 112 E Pecan St, 30th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205

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  Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio.

  Date: January 21, 2026
  Reception: 6:00 PM
  Program: 6:30 PM
  Location: Centre Club, Weston Centre
  112 E Pecan St, 30th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205

  We are honored to welcome Bryant Amberlang, CEO of Silver Ventures, as our keynote speaker for this special event.

  Biography: Bryant Ambelang, CEO of Silver Ventures, a company whose vision is to continuously transform San Antonio, TX through repeatedly reinventing the shared experience of food and learning. Prior to his role at Silver Ventures, Bryant was President and CEO of NatureSweet Brands, LTD., the largest greenhouse producer of the best tasting tomatoes in the world, under such brands as Cherubs®, Comets™, Constellation™ & Glorys®. Operating seven facilities, six in Mexico and one in the U.S. Bryant and his wife, Mary, are parents to five children, grandparents to two beautiful baby girls and one baby boy!

  Stay tuned for more updates — we look forward to seeing you there!

  For inquiries, please contact Miranda Martinez at miranda@wacofsa.org

  
  

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• The U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Relationship: North America as a Region

  • When
    28 Jan 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Join Us for a Conversation on U.S.-Mexico Relations and North American Cooperation

  Explore the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico, and the broader vision of North America as an integrated region.

  This event will feature the current Ambassador of Mexico, Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma, with Raul Rodriguez serving as moderator. Our goal is to deepen understanding of the strategic U.S.-Mexico partnership by examining key topics such as trade, education, and regional cooperation.

  Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in an important dialogue about the future of U.S.-Mexico relations.

  There is no cost to attend, and voluntary gifts are appreciated.

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  Come and be part of the conversation!

  
  

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• Academic World Quest 2026

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
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    8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    University of the Incarnate Word, Student Engagement Center, 4301 Broadway, 78209, San Antonio, TX

  

  2026 Competition Topics Have Been Revealed!

  It’s not too late, register your team today to ensure you receive the study guide link and all study materials as soon as they are available.

  Interested in participating? Email miranda@wacofsa.org 

  Official date for the regional's competition: February 19, 2026

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• 2026 International Citizen of the Year Award Celebration

  • When
    26 Mar 2026
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    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205

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  Introducing the World Affairs Council of San Antonio’s 2026 International Citizen of the Year!
  

  We are proud to honor Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD
  Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System, The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, serves as Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System at The University of Texas at San Antonio. In this role, he oversees the strategic leadership and stewardship for UT San Antonio Health Science Center, including its academic, research and clinical missions, as well as the delivery of patient care through the clinical enterprise.

  Keynote Speaker 2026 
  

  Darren Walker 

  Darren Walker is an internationally recognized philanthropist. Under his leadership at the Ford Foundation, it became the first nonprofit in U.S. history to issue a $1 billion designated social bond to stabilize nonprofit organizations in the wake of COVID-19.

  Before joining the Ford Foundation, Darren served as Vice President at the Rockefeller Foundation and as Chief Operating Officer of Harlem’s Abyssinian Development Corporation. He co-founded both the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance and the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy.

  In 2022, Darren was awarded France’s highest cultural honor, Commander of the French Order of Arts and Letters, for his leadership in the arts. In 2023, he was appointed to the Order of the British Empire for services to U.K.–U.S. relations. In 2024, President Joe Biden awarded him the National Humanities Medal, recognizing individuals whose work has deepened the nation’s engagement with the arts and humanities.

  Darren serves on numerous boards, including the National Gallery of Art, Carnegie Hall, the High Line, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Committee to Protect Journalists, Ralph Lauren, Bloomberg Inc., and PepsiCo.

  He is the author of From Generosity to Justice (2016) and The Idea of America (2025), published by Wiley Press.

  Save the Date:

  March 26, 2026

  Reception 6:00 PM 

  Dinner 7:00 PM

  After-party 9:00 PM

  Attire: Black Tie

  Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

  Table sponsorship opportunities are live—secure your table today!

  For inquiries about individual tickets, in-kind gifts, or any questions, please contact us at: ic26@wacofsa.org

  If you are unable to attend the Award Dinner but would like to support this important celebration, please consider making a donation through the link below: Make a Gift today!

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