ANHEMBI, Brazil - Latinx in Gaming (LXIG), an award-winning nonprofit supporting Latine game developers, today announced two activations at gamescom LatAm 2026: a featured panel appearance by President Elaine Gómez and a community networking event co-hosted with IGDA São Paulo and S.A.N.D.A.
gamescom LatAm takes place April 30 – May 3 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo. As the Latin American edition of the world's largest gaming event, it features 150 B2B industry sessions and is expected to draw over 130,000 attendees.
PANEL: GAMES BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT
On Friday, May 1, Gómez will join the panel "Games Beyond Entertainment" from 3:15pm to 3:45pm BRT on the Journey 2 Stage. Alongside panelists Marco Arellano (Creative Director, Mr. iO Games) and Liliana Bravo (President, S.A.N.D.A.), the session explores how games drive social impact. The conversation will be moderated by Beatriz Blanco (Coordinator, Centro Universitário Senac).
COMMUNITY NETWORKING EVENT
On Saturday, May 2, LXIG will co-host a networking event with IGDA São Paulo and S.A.N.D.A. from 10:00am to 1:00pm BRT at Partícula Café. The gathering is open to all industry professionals and community members looking to connect during gamescom LatAm week.
A Borikua and Kisqueyan game designer, Gómez co-founded Latinx in Gaming in 2017. She currently serves as Strategic Partnership Liaison at Game Gen and is Founder and Game Director of Midnight Hour Games.
"Gamescom LatAm will be the first international industry event we attend as an organization. We look forward to connecting with the Brazilian development community and supporting the talent and creativity coming out of the LatAm region," said Elaine Gómez.
ABOUT LATINX IN GAMING
Latinx in Gaming is an award-winning nonprofit creating community and advocacy for Latine professionals across the US and Latin America. LXIG supports developers through grants, scholarships, and career resources.
Learn more at https://latinxingaming.com.
ABOUT ELAINE GÓMEZ
Elaine Gómez is a game designer, Co-founder and President of Latinx in Gaming, and Founder of indie studio Midnight Hour Games. Learn more at Elaine Gómez (https://www.elaine-gomez.com/).
ABOUT GAMESCOM LATAM
Gamescom latam is the official Latin American edition of gamescom — the world's largest gaming event. Held April 30 – May 3, 2026 at the Anhembi District in São Paulo, Brazil, gamescom latam brings together 130,000+ visitors, 120+ exhibitors, and 1,600+ industry professionals from across the globe.
Learn more at https://latam.gamescom.global
ABOUT CREATIVES FUTURE
Creatives Future is a talent management agency representing the next generation of entertainers, creators, and cultural architects. We bridge the gap between exceptional talent and the brands, platforms, and opportunities bold enough to invest in culture. From entertainment to gaming to sports, Creatives Future builds careers that last.
Learn more at https://www.creativesfuture.com
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