EVA Argentina 2026

EVA 2026, the Argentine Video Game Expo, will celebrate its 24th edition from October 21 to 24, 2026, in Buenos Aires. Organized by the Argentine Video Game Developers Association (ADVA), the expo serves as a meeting point for developers, studios, publishers, investors, students and other industry professionals. The program combines conferences, panels and workshops with networking opportunities, B2B business meetings, Talent Day and the EVA Play showcase. General activities are free to attend and will take place mainly between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Conferences and professional program

EVA 2026 features conferences, panels and workshops covering different areas of game development, including programming, art, industry, business, music, writing and game design. These activities will take place from Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24, with Argentine and international speakers. General activities are open and free to attend, although room capacity is limited. Wednesday, October 21 also features Talent Day, an event designed to connect companies, professionals and students interested in career opportunities within the game industry.

EVA Play

EVA Play is one of the central parts of the expo and will take place on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visitors will be able to play more than 100 Argentine games developed during the past year, meet their creators, provide feedback and vote for their favorite projects. The showcase features games from Argentina and Latin America, both in development and recently released, providing a direct connection between developers and the public.

B2B business meetings

EVA's B2B business meetings will take place on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The program connects game studios and service companies from Argentina and Latin America with publishers, investors and other international industry professionals. Meetings are coordinated through the MeetToMatch platform and require a special pass to access the B2B area. The program is designed to facilitate professional meetings and explore opportunities involving publishing, investment, services and collaboration.

EVA Awards and closing

EVA also features the EVA Awards, which recognize Argentine and international game developments across several industry categories. These include Art, Audio, Design, Original Idea, My First Professional Video Game, Mobile, Audience Award, Press Award and Best EVA PLAY 2026 Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 as part of the event's closing program. EVA 2026 is also part of Tecweek 2026, the City of Buenos Aires initiative focused on innovation, technology and creative industries.