THE FOUNDERS CLUB

2026 ANNUAL DINNER AND REUNION 

      Celebrating Our 43rd Anniversary since Incorporation

and

the 50th Anniversary of the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturer's

International Petrochemical Conference

Saturday, March 28, 2026

San Antonio, Texas

We are Pleased to Announce our

Guest of Honor

2026 PETROCHEMICAL HERITAGE AWARD

HONOREE

Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel

Retired Chief Executive Officer

of LyondellBasell Industries

Science History Institute Announcement 

VENUE  

The Hilton Palacio del rio

Located in downtown San Antonio 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:30 pm    

Registration, Cocktails and Introductions          

7:30 pm     

Welcome from the President

Dinner & Dessert

Recognition of Honoree

10:00 pm      

Adjourn

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Each sponsoring company or individual will receive special recognition at the dinner and within the evening’s program.

Please note that sponsorship at the Gold level is required to reserve a table, plus payment of registration for table.

LEVELS:

Gold $1000 

Silver $500 

Bronze $250  

ACCOMMODATIONS IN SAN ANTONIO

Members and guests can register for the IPC with AFPM. Please refer to their website for hotel registration specifics. There are many hotels in San Antonio within driving distance of the dinner venue which can be found using an online search.

PARKING

Parking Map - Hilton .pdf

For those arriving by car - you can park in the surrounding areas. River Bend Garage is the closest to the hotel (Market and Presa St.).

Event Valet parking at the San Antonio Hilton Palacio Del Rio on a space available basis only.