Welcome to San Antonio

SABCS® is proud to be headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and is known for its rich history, unique attractions, and diverse culture. The city is home to the Alamo and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made up of historically significant spanish missions in and around the city. 

The 750-foot (228.6 meter) Tower of the Americas, stands over and next to our home at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Built for the 1968

Hemisfair World's Fair, the tower is now home to dining and entertainment options. The world-renowned River Walk offers fun shopping and dining options in the heart of downtown, stretching from the Convention Center through the heart of downtown.

Our vibrant city is the birthplace of Tex-Mex cuisine, a blend of Mexican and American flavors, and home to El Mercado, or Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the United States.

We hope you will join us here.

Travel VISAS

Official letters of invitation to SABCS® are available when registering. If you need a letter of invitation prior to registering, please email a request to sabcs@uthscsa.edu. If you plan to attend SABCS®, check with the American consulate in your country to review the current regulations for travel to the United States. Please begin the visa application process as early as possible. Information is available on the U.S. Department of State website.

Airport

San Antonio is served by the San Antonio International Airport, located 8.6 miles from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. The airport serves 11 airlines flying non-stop to 48 destinations in the U.S. and Mexico. If you are flying from another country you can quickly make a connection, especially at airports in Houston and Dallas, which are just a short flight away.

Ground transportation to and from airport

Please note, SABCS^® does not provide transportation from the airport to the meeting. However, there are a number of hotels surrounding San Antonio International Airport and in the downtown area that provide free shuttle service to and from the airport. Hotel shuttles are located outside the baggage claim area at the airport for your convenience. Please contact your hotel of choice to inquire whether they offer courtesy shuttle service.

A hotel kiosk, with courtesy phone, is available in the baggage claim area for passengers to call their hotel for specific arrival or departure times for shuttle service. We recommend advance confirmation of this service with the hotel of choice.

Public transportation

VIA Metropolitan Transit is San Antonio’s public transportation agency offering service throughout the city, including service within the downtown area. To get downtown from the airport, go to the Lower Roadway (Arrivals/Baggage Level in Terminal A and B), across the marked crosswalk to the outer curb. VIA’s bus stop is located on the far West end of Terminal B, clearly marked on the column. You will board the VIA bus route 5, which operates every day. For more details on bus schedules and fares, visit www.viainfo.net or call 1.866.362.2020.