Leaders Exchange 2024 is headed to San Antonio, Texas!

The Mobile Chamber is excited to announce the 37th Annual Leaders Exchange trip to San Antonio, Texas!

On the cusp of the Hill Country, rooted on the banks of a spring-fed river, Latino, Western and European cultures mingle to form a city unlike any other—San Antonio. As the seventh-largest city in the nation and one of the fastest growing, San Antonio always has something new and exciting to explore.

Walk amidst 18th-century missions; explore the River Walk with its sidewalk cafes, theaters and shops; savor flavorful cuisines from around the world and join celebrations thrown at the drop of a sombrero.You’ll find that history is made every day in San Antonio.

The Mobile Chamber invites you to join us as we explore San Antonio's rich history on the 2024 Leaders Exchange trip on October 6 - 8, 2024.

Check back to this site for the latest updates on Leaders Exchange 2024.

October 6 - 8, 2024

$3,500/person

Early Bird pricing has ended.

Registration is still open.

Please note our Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be issued after registration. If you must cancel, please note ​substitutions are welcome or paid registration costs will be donated to ​further initiatives of the Mobile Chamber.

Questions about registration or your login information?

Please contact Carolyn Wilson at cwilson@mobilechamber.com

Your registration is not considered complete until payment has been received.

Ticket cost includes all transportation, hotel accommodations, programming, meals and events.

You will have one night to enjoy San Antonio on your own following a networking reception.

Enjoy a private charter departing from Mobile International Airport and two nights at

The Thompson Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.

One of the most important roles of a chamber of commerce is to convene people who are interested in the economic success of our region. The Mobile Chamber continues to break ground when it comes to creating an environment where Mobile area leaders can engage in meaningful conversations and generate innovative ideas that can be brought back to Mobile. By going on Leaders Exchange, you’ll:

• Explore the successes and failures of another community to create a shared vision for the future of our community.
• Activate your network and make new connections.
• Reach influencers and decision-makers across all sectors of our community.
• Become part of an influential network of diverse leaders.

Participation in Leadership Exchange is by invitation only; however, nominations will be accepted through July 31 to ensure a diverse delegation with broad experience and relevant expertise.

Sunday, October 6

8:15 a.m.

Airport Check-in

From Mobile International Airport - Downtown Mobile Terminal

Attire: Dress for travel and warm weather. Bags will be delivered directly to the hotel.

9:15 a.m.

Depart from Mobile International Airport

*Please note we are NOT departing from Mobile Regional Airport.

11:15 a.m.

Wheels-down in San Antonio

Tuesday, October 8

2:00 p.m.

Depart from San Antonio Airport

4:00 p.m.

Arrive at Mobile International Airport

As the seventh largest and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, San Antonio’s bold culture and historic legacies make it an ideal gateway to Latin American culture and so much more.

The flourishing River Walk cradles much of San Antonio’s unparalleled charm. Here you’ll find miles of meandering paths along the banks of the San Antonio River connecting hotels, restaurants, shops, historic landmarks and more. It was this river that originally inspired the settlement of San Antonio, and it still flourishes today as the city’s center.

The rolling terrain of the Hill Country around San Antonio has drawn charming vineyards, hillside bed and breakfasts and nationally-acclaimed resorts that offer rustic refinement in the most pampering of ways, from championship golf courses to fireside spas and delectable restaurants. As you delve deeper into San Antonio, the essence of the city’s rich culture only grows stronger. Varied cuisines, including famed Tex-Mex, fill the air with rich aromas.

Music flourishes: country-western bands, mariachis, folk singers, conjunto—all singing the songs of the city. Art comes alive with river gardens, Spanish colonial architecture and prestigious museums. But nothing embodies the essence of San Antonio more than the people with their intimate and welcoming nature.

Some of the top industries include healthcare/bioscience, manufacturing, IT, tourism and aerospace.

San Antonio is one of America’s most authentic and passionate cities, spirited with poets and lyricists, painters and sculptors, a city both rich and humble. Become a part of the living mural—and let San Antonio become a part of your heart.

We are working to build a compelling agenda that will explore how San Antonio has achieved a rapidly growing population and economy through strategic initiatives ​and collaboration. Additionally, attendees will enjoy unique experiences and excursions to explore the local culture. Potential session topics could include:

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are still sponsorship opportunities available. Click the link below to explore the exciting ​sponsorship opportunities for Leaders Exchange 2024. Join us and become a sponsor today!

Nancy Hewston

Vice President of Communications & Advocacy

251-431-8618

nhewston@mobilechamber.com

Layton Little

Director of Government Affairs

251-431-8601

llittle@mobilechamber.com