The APEC 2026 Spouse And Guest Co-Chairs are excited for APEC to return to San Antonio, Texas! The week will start off with a Monday morning welcome breakfast and meet and greet. Reconnect with old friends or make new ones as you make your plans for the week. Tuesday’s Lunch will take you out on the Riverwalk to get you out in the Texas sun while enjoying time with the group.
Spouse And Guest Hospitality Room
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Level 2, Bonham C
The spouses and guests of registered APEC attendees are invited to the APEC Spouse and Guest Hospitality room to meet up with old and new friends, make plans, catch up with each other, or just hang out and relax.
It is planned that a light breakfast with coffee and tea to be served each day when the room opens.
Please note that admission to the Spouse And Guest Hospitality Room is limited to those registered in the Spouse And Guest Category. Regular conference attendees do not have access to this room.
Open Times (Subject To Change)
- Monday, March 23: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, March 24: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 25: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday, March 26, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakfast (Subject To Change)
- Monday, March 23: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Tuesday, March 24: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Wednesday, March 25: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Thursday, March 26: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Monday Meet and Greet
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Bonham C
All registered spouses and guests of APEC attendees are invited to the traditional Monday morning “Meet And Greet.” Catch up with old friends and meet new friends over breakfast. To help you plan your week, representatives from the San Antonio Convention And Visitors Bureau will give an introduction to San Antonio and points of interest. They will answer all your questions about sights to see and things to do while in San Antonio.
Regular conference attendees are not invited to and do not have access to this event.
Tuesday Lunch
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm*
Cost: $40 per spouse or guest
APEC Spouses and Guests are invited to join us for lunch at the Iron Cactus. Located in the middle of the San Antonio River Walk, the Iron Cactus has been voted “Best of the River Walk” for the last 6 years running. Their contemporary Mexican restaurant is second to none. Join the Spouse and Guest chairs for lunch and enjoy a Mexican dining experience you’ll never forget.
Please note that this lunch is only open to those with a purchased ticket and a Spouse and Guest badge. This lunch is not open to any other APEC attendee type. Tickets can be purchased by the main APEC registrant via the registration site.
*Those attending the lunch can meet earlier in the Spouse and Guest room to walk over to the restaurant together.