20th Annual CEO Dinner
Exclusive CEO dinner connecting San Antonio manufacturing leaders.
San Antonio Manufacturers Association
20th Annual CEO Dinner
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM
BY INVITATION ONLY | LIMITED TO ONE ATTENDEE PER COMPANY
The SAMA CEO Dinner is an exclusive evening created specifically for CEOs, Owners, Presidents, and C-Suite executives within San Antonio’s manufacturing community. This intimate event is designed to foster meaningful discussion, relationship building, and peer-to-peer engagement among the region’s manufacturing leadership.
Due to the limited capacity of the venue and the catered dinner format, attendance is strictly by invitation only and limited to one executive representative per company. We kindly ask that no additional guests attend. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain the unique atmosphere and purpose of this event.
Business attire is requested.
PURPOSE OF THE CEO DINNER
This complimentary executive event provides an informative and engaging forum for manufacturing leaders to discuss key industry challenges, opportunities, economic outlooks, workforce concerns, innovation, and the future of manufacturing in South Central Texas. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange insights and collaborate with peers leading some of the region’s most influential manufacturing organizations.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Josh Malin
Josh Malin is currently Vice President of Manufacturing Planning and Operations at HEB. In this role, Josh is accountable for Strategic Planning, Engineering, Research and Development, and Continuous Improvement strategies for the HEB Self-Manufacturing network. Josh has worked at HEB for 8 years.
Prior to HEB, Josh worked for General Mills and spent 20 years in their Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization in roles of increasing responsibility at 6 locations, including an international assignment. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University.
EVENT SPONSORS
We extend our sincere appreciation to our event sponsors whose partnership and support make this evening possible. While this event is centered around manufacturing leadership, select sponsor organizations serving the manufacturing industry are invited to participate in support of the event and the manufacturing community.
- CPS Energy
- Clear Visions Inc., an RRD Company
- PNC Bank
- RSM
- SWBC
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
- TMAC
We look forward to an exceptional evening of conversation, collaboration, and connection.
Parking Information
Please note: Club Giraud parking is limited for the event.
Recommended parking options include:
• Southwest School of Art Main Lot – 300 Augusta St. - Approximate walk time: 1–2 minutes
• St. Mary’s Garage – 400 N. St. Mary’s St. - Approximate walk time: 5–7 minutes
• Frost Bank Garage – 215 W. Houston St. - Approximate walk time: 7–10 minutes
• Limited street parking is available along Augusta, Navarro, and surrounding streets. Walk times will vary depending on availability.
For guests using rideshare services, we recommend drop-off at the Navarro Street entrance.
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