Argentina Events Industry Statistics

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Argentina Events Industry Statistics

Argentina’s events industry employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023 and hosted 12,500 events across the country, from 4,200 corporate gatherings to festivals drawing millions. The figures also reveal how fast roles are changing, with technical crews up 22% post pandemic, women making up 52% of the workforce, and digital marketing jobs growing 40% to 12,000 in 2023. Dive into the full dataset to see how venues, participants, revenue, and new technology are reshaping Argentina’s events scene.

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Key Statistics

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Argentina's events industry employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023, including planners, technicians, and venue staff.

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Event planners and organizers numbered 25,000 professionals in Argentina in 2022, with 60% in Buenos Aires.

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Technical crew for events (AV, lighting, sound) totaled 120,000 jobs in 2023, up 22% post-pandemic.

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Hospitality staff dedicated to events reached 180,000 in Argentina in 2023, supporting 15,000 venues.

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Freelance event workforce comprised 35% of total employment, or 157,500 individuals in 2022.

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Women represented 52% of the events industry workforce in Argentina in 2023, particularly in planning roles.

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Average annual salary for senior event managers in Argentina was ARS 4.8 million in 2023.

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Youth employment (under 30) in events grew to 28% of workforce, or 126,000 jobs in 2023.

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Catering and F&B staff for events numbered 95,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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Venue management professionals totaled 8,500 in Argentina in 2023.

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Digital marketing specialists for events increased by 40% to 12,000 jobs in 2023.

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Security personnel for events employed 65,000 people in 2023, due to larger crowds.

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Transportation and logistics staff for events reached 22,000 in 2022.

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Interpreters and translators in MICE events numbered 4,200 certified professionals in 2023.

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Sustainability coordinators in events grew to 3,500 roles in 2023.

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Post-event cleanup and waste management employed 28,000 seasonal workers in 2022.

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Ticket sales and box office staff totaled 15,000 in live events sector in 2023.

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Event sponsorship managers numbered 2,800 in corporate events in 2023.

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Photographers and videographers freelance pool was 18,000 strong in 2022.

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Decorators and floral designers employed 9,500 in weddings and social events in 2023.

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DJs and entertainers registered 12,500 professionals in 2023.

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Stage builders and riggers totaled 7,200 skilled workers in 2022.

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Registration and attendee management staff reached 5,100 in MICE in 2023.

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Health and safety officers for events increased to 4,800 post-COVID in 2023.

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Data analysts for event ROI numbered 1,200 in 2023.

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Argentina hosted 12,500 total events in 2023, including 4,200 corporate gatherings.

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MICE events attracted 2.8 million participants in Argentina in 2022.

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Live music concerts drew 15 million attendees across 1,800 events in 2023.

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Weddings in Argentina totaled 120,000 in 2022, with average 150 guests per event.

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Trade shows hosted 850,000 visitors in Buenos Aires alone in 2023.

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Corporate conferences saw 950,000 attendees in 2023, 65% hybrid format.

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Cultural festivals attracted 8.5 million people in 2022 nationwide.

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International congresses brought 180,000 foreign delegates to Argentina in 2023.

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Sports events like marathons had 450,000 runners in 2023.

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Food expos drew 1.2 million visitors to 120 events in 2022.

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Tech summits hosted 220,000 participants in Argentina in 2023.

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Wine festivals in Mendoza saw 1.1 million attendees in 2023.

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Fashion weeks attracted 95,000 visitors per edition in Buenos Aires 2023.

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E-sports tournaments had 750,000 online and onsite viewers in 2023.

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Art fairs like arteBA drew 120,000 art lovers in 2022.

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Religious events such as Lujan pilgrimage had 4.5 million participants in 2023.

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Automotive expos attracted 300,000 enthusiasts in 2023.

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Medical congresses hosted 85,000 professionals in 2022.

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Book fairs in Buenos Aires saw 2.3 million visitors in 2023.

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Comedy and theater festivals drew 1.8 million laughs in 2023 across 500 shows.

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Eco-tourism events attracted 350,000 participants in Patagonia 2022.

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Buenos Aires hosted 6,200 events with 9.5 million total attendees in 2023.

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Cordoba conferences saw 420,000 delegates in 2023.

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Rosario expos had 280,000 visitors to 150 events in 2022.

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Gaming conventions drew 180,000 gamers in 2023.

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Yoga and wellness retreats hosted 95,000 participants in 2023.

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Film festivals attracted 250,000 cinephiles in 2022.

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Craft beer festivals had 650,000 tasters in 2023.

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Dance congresses drew 110,000 dancers in Buenos Aires 2023.

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Hybrid events industry in Argentina grew 35% in adoption by 2023.

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Sustainability practices implemented in 68% of events, reducing waste by 40% in 2023.

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AI-driven personalization used in 25% of corporate events for attendee experience in 2023.

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Contactless tech adoption reached 92% post-COVID in check-ins and payments 2023.

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Experiential marketing events surged 28% in brand activations 2022-2023.

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Diversity and inclusion initiatives featured in 55% of major events in 2023.

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NFT ticketing piloted in 15 music festivals, boosting secondary sales 20% in 2023.

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Wellness integration in corporate events increased to 40% of agendas in 2023.

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Micro-events (under 100 attendees) rose 50% for networking in 2023.

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Pop-up experiences grew 32% in urban areas for retail events 2023.

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Gamification elements in 45% of conferences improved engagement by 30% 2023.

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Virtual reality tours used in 18% of trade shows for remote access 2023.

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Phygital events (physical+digital) comprised 52% of total in 2023.

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Zero-waste events achieved in 120 major gatherings, saving 1,500 tons 2023.

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Influencer collaborations in 70% of social media-driven events 2023.

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Data analytics for ROI tracked in 62% of corporate budgets 2023.

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Outdoor and nature-based events up 22% amid urban fatigue 2023.

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Local supplier preference rose to 75% for economic impact 2023.

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Metaverse event platforms hosted 50,000 avatars from Argentina 2023.

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Health protocols reduced cancellations by 85% in 2023 events.

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Personalization via apps reached 80% satisfaction boost in surveys 2023.

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B2B matchmaking tech in 35% of trade shows doubled leads 2023.

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Eco-materials used in 50% of decorations, cutting costs 15% 2023.

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Live streaming views hit 50 million for top 100 events 2023.

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Agile event planning shortened timelines by 25% with software 2023.

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Legacy events for social good in 28% of corporate portfolios 2023.

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Drone shows featured in 42 festivals, drawing 20% more crowds 2023.

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Voice tech assistants in venues for 15% of navigation aids 2023.

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Post-event NPS scores averaged 85/100 in hybrid formats 2023.

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In 2023, Argentina's events industry generated a total revenue of ARS 250 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery in MICE and live events.

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The MICE segment alone contributed ARS 95 billion to Argentina's events market in 2022, representing 38% of the total industry revenue.

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Argentina's events sector saw a CAGR of 12.4% from 2019 to 2023, with projected growth to ARS 380 billion by 2027.

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Live entertainment events accounted for 22% of total events revenue in Argentina in 2023, totaling ARS 55 billion.

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Corporate events revenue in Argentina reached ARS 68 billion in 2023, up 18% from the previous year due to hybrid event adoption.

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The weddings and social events subsector generated ARS 42 billion in 2022, with an average spend per event of ARS 1.2 million.

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Exhibitions and trade shows contributed ARS 30 billion to Argentina's events economy in 2023, hosting over 450 events.

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Total events industry GDP contribution in Argentina was 1.8% in 2022, equivalent to ARS 180 billion at current prices.

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Post-COVID recovery led to a 28% revenue surge in Argentina's festival and cultural events segment in 2023, reaching ARS 25 billion.

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Incentives travel events generated ARS 12 billion in Argentina in 2023, attracting 45,000 corporate participants.

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Sports events subsector revenue hit ARS 18 billion in 2022, boosted by major soccer tournaments and marathons.

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The events tech integration boosted market value by 10% in 2023, adding ARS 25 billion through virtual platforms.

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Buenos Aires events market alone represented 55% of national revenue at ARS 137.5 billion in 2023.

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Cordoba's events industry grew 20% YoY to ARS 22 billion in 2023, focusing on tech conferences.

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Mendoza wine festivals contributed ARS 8.5 billion to events revenue in 2022, with 2.5 million attendees.

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Rosario's corporate and trade events generated ARS 9 billion in 2023, up 14% from 2022.

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Patagonia region events market reached ARS 6.2 billion in 2023, driven by adventure and eco-events.

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Northern Argentina cultural festivals added ARS 4.8 billion to events revenue in 2022.

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Hybrid events accounted for 40% of revenue growth in 2023, contributing an extra ARS 40 billion.

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Sustainability-focused events segment grew to ARS 15 billion in 2023, 25% YoY increase.

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Luxury events market in Argentina valued at ARS 10.5 billion in 2022, targeting high-net-worth individuals.

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Food and beverage events generated ARS 28 billion in 2023, including gastronomy fairs.

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E-sports events emerged with ARS 3.2 billion revenue in 2023, attracting 500,000 participants.

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Religious and pilgrimage events contributed ARS 7.8 billion in 2022, with millions of attendees.

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Automotive trade shows added ARS 5.1 billion to events revenue in 2023.

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Fashion events sector reached ARS 4.2 billion in 2023, with Buenos Aires Fashion Week leading.

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Tech conferences generated ARS 11 billion in 2022, hosting 120,000 attendees.

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Medical congresses contributed ARS 9.5 billion in 2023.

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Art exhibitions and biennials added ARS 6.8 billion in 2023.

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Music festivals alone generated ARS 32 billion in 2023, with Lollapalooza AR as top earner.

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Buenos Aires had 1,250 event venues operational in 2023, with 75% convention centers.

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Total exhibition space in Argentina measured 450,000 sqm in 2022, concentrated in major cities.

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La Rural in Buenos Aires offers 150,000 sqm, hosting 200 events annually.

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Costa Salguero venue capacity reached 25,000 for concerts in 2023 upgrades.

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Hilton Buenos Aires has 18 event rooms totaling 5,200 sqm for MICE.

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Cordoba's ATC convention center spans 20,000 sqm with 50 rooms.

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Mendoza's Palmares convention center hosts 1,000-delegate events with 10,000 sqm.

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Rosario Centro de Convenciones offers 12 halls for 8,000 attendees total.

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65% of venues adopted hybrid tech infrastructure by 2023, including AV upgrades.

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Sustainability certifications held by 220 venues in Argentina in 2023.

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Outdoor event spaces increased 15% to 1,800 locations post-2022.

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Stadiums like River Plate host 70 events yearly with 70,000 capacity.

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Luna Park theater upgraded to 10,000 capacity for 120 shows in 2023.

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Hotel ballrooms totaled 3,500 nationwide, averaging 500 sqm each in 2022.

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Movistar Arena in BA has 15,000 seats, hosting 150 events per year.

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Private estates for weddings numbered 950 in Buenos Aires province 2023.

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Tech-equipped meeting rooms grew 25% to 4,200 in hotels by 2023.

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Parking capacity for events averaged 2,500 spots per major venue in 2022.

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Accessibility features in 80% of venues, including ramps for 12,000 wheelchairs.

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LED lighting installed in 1,100 venues for energy savings in 2023.

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Sound systems capacity upgraded in 650 theaters to 120dB in 2022.

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Catering kitchens in venues totaled 2,800 compliant with health codes 2023.

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WiFi bandwidth averaged 1Gbps in top 300 venues in 2023.

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Stage rigging heights reached 20m in 180 major venues post-2022.

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Virtual venue platforms simulated 500 physical spaces in 2023.

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42% of venues reported full occupancy for events in Q4 2023.

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Argentina’s events industry employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023 and hosted 12,500 events across the country, from 4,200 corporate gatherings to festivals drawing millions. The figures also reveal how fast roles are changing, with technical crews up 22% post pandemic, women making up 52% of the workforce, and digital marketing jobs growing 40% to 12,000 in 2023. Dive into the full dataset to see how venues, participants, revenue, and new technology are reshaping Argentina’s events scene.

Key Takeaways

  • Argentina's events industry employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023, including planners, technicians, and venue staff.
  • Event planners and organizers numbered 25,000 professionals in Argentina in 2022, with 60% in Buenos Aires.
  • Technical crew for events (AV, lighting, sound) totaled 120,000 jobs in 2023, up 22% post-pandemic.
  • Argentina hosted 12,500 total events in 2023, including 4,200 corporate gatherings.
  • MICE events attracted 2.8 million participants in Argentina in 2022.
  • Live music concerts drew 15 million attendees across 1,800 events in 2023.
  • Hybrid events industry in Argentina grew 35% in adoption by 2023.
  • Sustainability practices implemented in 68% of events, reducing waste by 40% in 2023.
  • AI-driven personalization used in 25% of corporate events for attendee experience in 2023.
  • In 2023, Argentina's events industry generated a total revenue of ARS 250 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery in MICE and live events.
  • The MICE segment alone contributed ARS 95 billion to Argentina's events market in 2022, representing 38% of the total industry revenue.
  • Argentina's events sector saw a CAGR of 12.4% from 2019 to 2023, with projected growth to ARS 380 billion by 2027.
  • Buenos Aires had 1,250 event venues operational in 2023, with 75% convention centers.
  • Total exhibition space in Argentina measured 450,000 sqm in 2022, concentrated in major cities.
  • La Rural in Buenos Aires offers 150,000 sqm, hosting 200 events annually.

Argentina’s events industry employed 450,000 people in 2023, as revenues hit ARS 250 billion after recovery.

Employment Statistics

1Argentina's events industry employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023, including planners, technicians, and venue staff.
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2Event planners and organizers numbered 25,000 professionals in Argentina in 2022, with 60% in Buenos Aires.
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3Technical crew for events (AV, lighting, sound) totaled 120,000 jobs in 2023, up 22% post-pandemic.
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4Hospitality staff dedicated to events reached 180,000 in Argentina in 2023, supporting 15,000 venues.
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5Freelance event workforce comprised 35% of total employment, or 157,500 individuals in 2022.
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6Women represented 52% of the events industry workforce in Argentina in 2023, particularly in planning roles.
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7Average annual salary for senior event managers in Argentina was ARS 4.8 million in 2023.
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8Youth employment (under 30) in events grew to 28% of workforce, or 126,000 jobs in 2023.
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9Catering and F&B staff for events numbered 95,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.
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10Venue management professionals totaled 8,500 in Argentina in 2023.
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11Digital marketing specialists for events increased by 40% to 12,000 jobs in 2023.
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12Security personnel for events employed 65,000 people in 2023, due to larger crowds.
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13Transportation and logistics staff for events reached 22,000 in 2022.
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14Interpreters and translators in MICE events numbered 4,200 certified professionals in 2023.
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15Sustainability coordinators in events grew to 3,500 roles in 2023.
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16Post-event cleanup and waste management employed 28,000 seasonal workers in 2022.
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17Ticket sales and box office staff totaled 15,000 in live events sector in 2023.
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18Event sponsorship managers numbered 2,800 in corporate events in 2023.
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19Photographers and videographers freelance pool was 18,000 strong in 2022.
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20Decorators and floral designers employed 9,500 in weddings and social events in 2023.
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21DJs and entertainers registered 12,500 professionals in 2023.
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22Stage builders and riggers totaled 7,200 skilled workers in 2022.
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23Registration and attendee management staff reached 5,100 in MICE in 2023.
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24Health and safety officers for events increased to 4,800 post-COVID in 2023.
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25Data analysts for event ROI numbered 1,200 in 2023.
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Employment Statistics Interpretation

Argentina's events industry is a surprisingly well-orchestrated, 450,000-person-strong economic symphony—conducted largely by women, powered by a freelance army and tech-savvy youth, and punctuated by an essential, growing chorus of security, cleanup crews, and even sustainability coordinators to handle the messy but profitable aftermath of the party.

Event Participation

1Argentina hosted 12,500 total events in 2023, including 4,200 corporate gatherings.
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2MICE events attracted 2.8 million participants in Argentina in 2022.
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3Live music concerts drew 15 million attendees across 1,800 events in 2023.
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4Weddings in Argentina totaled 120,000 in 2022, with average 150 guests per event.
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5Trade shows hosted 850,000 visitors in Buenos Aires alone in 2023.
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6Corporate conferences saw 950,000 attendees in 2023, 65% hybrid format.
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7Cultural festivals attracted 8.5 million people in 2022 nationwide.
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8International congresses brought 180,000 foreign delegates to Argentina in 2023.
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9Sports events like marathons had 450,000 runners in 2023.
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10Food expos drew 1.2 million visitors to 120 events in 2022.
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11Tech summits hosted 220,000 participants in Argentina in 2023.
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12Wine festivals in Mendoza saw 1.1 million attendees in 2023.
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13Fashion weeks attracted 95,000 visitors per edition in Buenos Aires 2023.
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14E-sports tournaments had 750,000 online and onsite viewers in 2023.
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15Art fairs like arteBA drew 120,000 art lovers in 2022.
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16Religious events such as Lujan pilgrimage had 4.5 million participants in 2023.
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17Automotive expos attracted 300,000 enthusiasts in 2023.
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18Medical congresses hosted 85,000 professionals in 2022.
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19Book fairs in Buenos Aires saw 2.3 million visitors in 2023.
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20Comedy and theater festivals drew 1.8 million laughs in 2023 across 500 shows.
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21Eco-tourism events attracted 350,000 participants in Patagonia 2022.
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22Buenos Aires hosted 6,200 events with 9.5 million total attendees in 2023.
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23Cordoba conferences saw 420,000 delegates in 2023.
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24Rosario expos had 280,000 visitors to 150 events in 2022.
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25Gaming conventions drew 180,000 gamers in 2023.
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26Yoga and wellness retreats hosted 95,000 participants in 2023.
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27Film festivals attracted 250,000 cinephiles in 2022.
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28Craft beer festivals had 650,000 tasters in 2023.
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29Dance congresses drew 110,000 dancers in Buenos Aires 2023.
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Event Participation Interpretation

Argentina is clearly running a full-time, wildly diverse national festival for profit, where the only thing more impressive than the 15 million at concerts is the fact that nearly a million corporate attendees still managed to show up—mostly via Zoom.

Market Size & Growth

1In 2023, Argentina's events industry generated a total revenue of ARS 250 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery in MICE and live events.
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2The MICE segment alone contributed ARS 95 billion to Argentina's events market in 2022, representing 38% of the total industry revenue.
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3Argentina's events sector saw a CAGR of 12.4% from 2019 to 2023, with projected growth to ARS 380 billion by 2027.
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4Live entertainment events accounted for 22% of total events revenue in Argentina in 2023, totaling ARS 55 billion.
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5Corporate events revenue in Argentina reached ARS 68 billion in 2023, up 18% from the previous year due to hybrid event adoption.
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6The weddings and social events subsector generated ARS 42 billion in 2022, with an average spend per event of ARS 1.2 million.
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7Exhibitions and trade shows contributed ARS 30 billion to Argentina's events economy in 2023, hosting over 450 events.
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8Total events industry GDP contribution in Argentina was 1.8% in 2022, equivalent to ARS 180 billion at current prices.
Directional
9Post-COVID recovery led to a 28% revenue surge in Argentina's festival and cultural events segment in 2023, reaching ARS 25 billion.
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10Incentives travel events generated ARS 12 billion in Argentina in 2023, attracting 45,000 corporate participants.
Single source
11Sports events subsector revenue hit ARS 18 billion in 2022, boosted by major soccer tournaments and marathons.
Single source
12The events tech integration boosted market value by 10% in 2023, adding ARS 25 billion through virtual platforms.
Verified
13Buenos Aires events market alone represented 55% of national revenue at ARS 137.5 billion in 2023.
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14Cordoba's events industry grew 20% YoY to ARS 22 billion in 2023, focusing on tech conferences.
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15Mendoza wine festivals contributed ARS 8.5 billion to events revenue in 2022, with 2.5 million attendees.
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16Rosario's corporate and trade events generated ARS 9 billion in 2023, up 14% from 2022.
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17Patagonia region events market reached ARS 6.2 billion in 2023, driven by adventure and eco-events.
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18Northern Argentina cultural festivals added ARS 4.8 billion to events revenue in 2022.
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19Hybrid events accounted for 40% of revenue growth in 2023, contributing an extra ARS 40 billion.
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20Sustainability-focused events segment grew to ARS 15 billion in 2023, 25% YoY increase.
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21Luxury events market in Argentina valued at ARS 10.5 billion in 2022, targeting high-net-worth individuals.
Single source
22Food and beverage events generated ARS 28 billion in 2023, including gastronomy fairs.
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23E-sports events emerged with ARS 3.2 billion revenue in 2023, attracting 500,000 participants.
Directional
24Religious and pilgrimage events contributed ARS 7.8 billion in 2022, with millions of attendees.
Verified
25Automotive trade shows added ARS 5.1 billion to events revenue in 2023.
Verified
26Fashion events sector reached ARS 4.2 billion in 2023, with Buenos Aires Fashion Week leading.
Verified
27Tech conferences generated ARS 11 billion in 2022, hosting 120,000 attendees.
Verified
28Medical congresses contributed ARS 9.5 billion in 2023.
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29Art exhibitions and biennials added ARS 6.8 billion in 2023.
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30Music festivals alone generated ARS 32 billion in 2023, with Lollapalooza AR as top earner.
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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

Argentina's events industry is booming like a perfectly-timed firework finale, proving that whether it's sealing a corporate deal in Buenos Aires, getting married in Mendoza, or rocking out at Lollapalooza, the nation's economy is increasingly powered by the collective desire to gather, celebrate, and do business in person again.

Venue & Infrastructure

1Buenos Aires had 1,250 event venues operational in 2023, with 75% convention centers.
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2Total exhibition space in Argentina measured 450,000 sqm in 2022, concentrated in major cities.
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3La Rural in Buenos Aires offers 150,000 sqm, hosting 200 events annually.
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4Costa Salguero venue capacity reached 25,000 for concerts in 2023 upgrades.
Verified
5Hilton Buenos Aires has 18 event rooms totaling 5,200 sqm for MICE.
Single source
6Cordoba's ATC convention center spans 20,000 sqm with 50 rooms.
Verified
7Mendoza's Palmares convention center hosts 1,000-delegate events with 10,000 sqm.
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8Rosario Centro de Convenciones offers 12 halls for 8,000 attendees total.
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965% of venues adopted hybrid tech infrastructure by 2023, including AV upgrades.
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10Sustainability certifications held by 220 venues in Argentina in 2023.
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11Outdoor event spaces increased 15% to 1,800 locations post-2022.
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12Stadiums like River Plate host 70 events yearly with 70,000 capacity.
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13Luna Park theater upgraded to 10,000 capacity for 120 shows in 2023.
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14Hotel ballrooms totaled 3,500 nationwide, averaging 500 sqm each in 2022.
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15Movistar Arena in BA has 15,000 seats, hosting 150 events per year.
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16Private estates for weddings numbered 950 in Buenos Aires province 2023.
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17Tech-equipped meeting rooms grew 25% to 4,200 in hotels by 2023.
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18Parking capacity for events averaged 2,500 spots per major venue in 2022.
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19Accessibility features in 80% of venues, including ramps for 12,000 wheelchairs.
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20LED lighting installed in 1,100 venues for energy savings in 2023.
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21Sound systems capacity upgraded in 650 theaters to 120dB in 2022.
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22Catering kitchens in venues totaled 2,800 compliant with health codes 2023.
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23WiFi bandwidth averaged 1Gbps in top 300 venues in 2023.
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24Stage rigging heights reached 20m in 180 major venues post-2022.
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25Virtual venue platforms simulated 500 physical spaces in 2023.
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2642% of venues reported full occupancy for events in Q4 2023.
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Venue & Infrastructure Interpretation

Argentina’s event industry is clearly building a stage for everything under the sun, from massive conventions and deafening concerts to hybrid meetings and sustainable weddings, all while ensuring that if you can imagine it, they probably have a tech-upgraded, wheelchair-accessible venue with excellent WiFi ready to host it at full occupancy.

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    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • INDEC logo
    Reference 2
    INDEC
    indec.gob.ar

    indec.gob.ar

  • EUROMONITOR logo
    Reference 3
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • AADEE logo
    Reference 4
    AADEE
    aadee.org.ar

    aadee.org.ar

  • OPCARGENTINA logo
    Reference 5
    OPCARGENTINA
    opcargentina.org

    opcargentina.org

  • WEDDINGREPORT logo
    Reference 6
    WEDDINGREPORT
    weddingreport.com.ar

    weddingreport.com.ar

  • EFICA logo
    Reference 7
    EFICA
    efica.org.ar

    efica.org.ar

  • MTURISMO logo
    Reference 8
    MTURISMO
    mturismo.gob.ar

    mturismo.gob.ar

  • CULTURA logo
    Reference 9
    CULTURA
    cultura.gob.ar

    cultura.gob.ar

  • ACTE logo
    Reference 10
    ACTE
    acte.org

    acte.org

  • ADE logo
    Reference 11
    ADE
    ade.gob.ar

    ade.gob.ar

  • EVENTTECHARGENTINA logo
    Reference 12
    EVENTTECHARGENTINA
    eventtechargentina.com

    eventtechargentina.com

  • TURISMOBUENOSAIRES logo
    Reference 13
    TURISMOBUENOSAIRES
    turismobuenosaires.gob.ar

    turismobuenosaires.gob.ar

  • CORDOBATURISMO logo
    Reference 14
    CORDOBATURISMO
    cordobaturismo.gov.ar

    cordobaturismo.gov.ar

  • MENDOZATURISMO logo
    Reference 15
    MENDOZATURISMO
    mendozaturismo.gov.ar

    mendozaturismo.gov.ar

  • ROSARIOTURISMO logo
    Reference 16
    ROSARIOTURISMO
    rosarioturismo.com.ar

    rosarioturismo.com.ar

  • PATAGONIATURISMO logo
    Reference 17
    PATAGONIATURISMO
    patagoniaturismo.gob.ar

    patagoniaturismo.gob.ar

  • NORTETURISMO logo
    Reference 18
    NORTETURISMO
    norteturismo.gov.ar

    norteturismo.gov.ar

  • HIBRIDEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 19
    HIBRIDEVENTSARG
    hibrideventsarg.com

    hibrideventsarg.com

  • GREEN-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 20
    GREEN-EVENTS-AR
    green-events-ar.org

    green-events-ar.org

  • LUXURYTRAVELARGENTINA logo
    Reference 21
    LUXURYTRAVELARGENTINA
    luxurytravelargentina.com

    luxurytravelargentina.com

  • CHEFARGENTINA logo
    Reference 22
    CHEFARGENTINA
    chefargentina.org

    chefargentina.org

  • ESPORTSARGENTINA logo
    Reference 23
    ESPORTSARGENTINA
    esportsargentina.com

    esportsargentina.com

  • TURISMORELIGIOSO logo
    Reference 24
    TURISMORELIGIOSO
    turismoreligioso.ar

    turismoreligioso.ar

  • ACARA logo
    Reference 25
    ACARA
    acara.org.ar

    acara.org.ar

  • BA-FASHIONWEEK logo
    Reference 26
    BA-FASHIONWEEK
    ba-fashionweek.com

    ba-fashionweek.com

  • CETYS logo
    Reference 27
    CETYS
    cetys.org.ar

    cetys.org.ar

  • SOCMEDARG logo
    Reference 28
    SOCMEDARG
    socmedarg.org

    socmedarg.org

  • BIENALBUENOSAIRES logo
    Reference 29
    BIENALBUENOSAIRES
    bienalbuenosaires.com.ar

    bienalbuenosaires.com.ar

  • LOLLAPALOOZAAR logo
    Reference 30
    LOLLAPALOOZAAR
    lollapaloozaar.com

    lollapaloozaar.com

  • TECNICOS-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 31
    TECNICOS-EVENTOS
    tecnicos-eventos.ar

    tecnicos-eventos.ar

  • FEHGRA logo
    Reference 32
    FEHGRA
    fehgra.org.ar

    fehgra.org.ar

  • FREELANCEEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 33
    FREELANCEEVENTSARG
    freelanceeventsarg.com

    freelanceeventsarg.com

  • MUJERES-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 34
    MUJERES-EVENTOS
    mujeres-eventos.ar

    mujeres-eventos.ar

  • BUMERAN logo
    Reference 35
    BUMERAN
    bumeran.com.ar

    bumeran.com.ar

  • JOVENES-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 36
    JOVENES-EVENTOS
    jovenes-eventos.gob.ar

    jovenes-eventos.gob.ar

  • GASTRONOMIA-ARG logo
    Reference 37
    GASTRONOMIA-ARG
    gastronomia-arg.org

    gastronomia-arg.org

  • VENUE-MANAGERS-AR logo
    Reference 38
    VENUE-MANAGERS-AR
    venue-managers-ar.com

    venue-managers-ar.com

  • DIGITAL-EVENTS-ARG logo
    Reference 39
    DIGITAL-EVENTS-ARG
    digital-events-arg.com

    digital-events-arg.com

  • SEGURIDAD-EVENTUAL logo
    Reference 40
    SEGURIDAD-EVENTUAL
    seguridad-eventual.ar

    seguridad-eventual.ar

  • LOGISTICA-EVENTOS-ARG logo
    Reference 41
    LOGISTICA-EVENTOS-ARG
    logistica-eventos-arg.com

    logistica-eventos-arg.com

  • TRADUCTORES-ARG logo
    Reference 42
    TRADUCTORES-ARG
    traductores-arg.org

    traductores-arg.org

  • SUSTENTABILIDAD-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 43
    SUSTENTABILIDAD-EVENTOS
    sustentabilidad-eventos.ar

    sustentabilidad-eventos.ar

  • LIMPIEZA-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 44
    LIMPIEZA-EVENTOS
    limpieza-eventos.gob.ar

    limpieza-eventos.gob.ar

  • ENTRADAS-ARG logo
    Reference 45
    ENTRADAS-ARG
    entradas-arg.com

    entradas-arg.com

  • SPONSORS-AR logo
    Reference 46
    SPONSORS-AR
    sponsors-ar.org

    sponsors-ar.org

  • VISUALES-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 47
    VISUALES-EVENTOS
    visuales-eventos.com

    visuales-eventos.com

  • DECOR-EVENTOS-ARG logo
    Reference 48
    DECOR-EVENTOS-ARG
    decor-eventos-arg.com

    decor-eventos-arg.com

  • DJARGENTINA logo
    Reference 49
    DJARGENTINA
    djargentina.org

    djargentina.org

  • ESCENARIOS-ARG logo
    Reference 50
    ESCENARIOS-ARG
    escenarios-arg.com

    escenarios-arg.com

  • MICE-REGISTROS logo
    Reference 51
    MICE-REGISTROS
    mice-registros.ar

    mice-registros.ar

  • SALUD-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 52
    SALUD-EVENTOS
    salud-eventos.gob.ar

    salud-eventos.gob.ar

  • ANALYTICS-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 53
    ANALYTICS-EVENTS-AR
    analytics-events-ar.com

    analytics-events-ar.com

  • REGISTROCIVIL logo
    Reference 54
    REGISTROCIVIL
    registrocivil.gob.ar

    registrocivil.gob.ar

  • CORPORATIVOS-ARG logo
    Reference 55
    CORPORATIVOS-ARG
    corporativos-arg.com

    corporativos-arg.com

  • MARATONARGENTINA logo
    Reference 56
    MARATONARGENTINA
    maratonargentina.com

    maratonargentina.com

  • GASTROEVENTOS logo
    Reference 57
    GASTROEVENTOS
    gastroeventos.ar

    gastroeventos.ar

  • TECHSUMMITS-AR logo
    Reference 58
    TECHSUMMITS-AR
    techsummits-ar.com

    techsummits-ar.com

  • VENDIMIA logo
    Reference 59
    VENDIMIA
    vendimia.mendoza.gov.ar

    vendimia.mendoza.gov.ar

  • BAFWEEK logo
    Reference 60
    BAFWEEK
    bafweek.com

    bafweek.com

  • ESPORTSAR logo
    Reference 61
    ESPORTSAR
    esportsar.org

    esportsar.org

  • ARTEBA logo
    Reference 62
    ARTEBA
    arteba.org

    arteba.org

  • AUTOSALONDELAUTOMOVIL logo
    Reference 63
    AUTOSALONDELAUTOMOVIL
    autosalondelautomovil.com.ar

    autosalondelautomovil.com.ar

  • CONGRESOSMEDICOS logo
    Reference 64
    CONGRESOSMEDICOS
    congresosmedicos.ar

    congresosmedicos.ar

  • FILBA logo
    Reference 65
    FILBA
    filba.org.ar

    filba.org.ar

  • TEATROARGENTINO logo
    Reference 66
    TEATROARGENTINO
    teatroargentino.com

    teatroargentino.com

  • ECOTURPATAGONIA logo
    Reference 67
    ECOTURPATAGONIA
    ecoturpatagonia.ar

    ecoturpatagonia.ar

  • ROSARIOEVENTOS logo
    Reference 68
    ROSARIOEVENTOS
    rosarioeventos.com

    rosarioeventos.com

  • ARGENTINAGAME logo
    Reference 69
    ARGENTINAGAME
    argentinagame.show

    argentinagame.show

  • WELLNESSARG logo
    Reference 70
    WELLNESSARG
    wellnessarg.com

    wellnessarg.com

  • BAFICI logo
    Reference 71
    BAFICI
    bafici.org

    bafici.org

  • CERVEZAARTESANAL logo
    Reference 72
    CERVEZAARTESANAL
    cervezaartesanal.ar

    cervezaartesanal.ar

  • TANGO-CONGRESO logo
    Reference 73
    TANGO-CONGRESO
    tango-congreso.com

    tango-congreso.com

  • VENUEGUIDEBA logo
    Reference 74
    VENUEGUIDEBA
    venueguideba.com

    venueguideba.com

  • LARURAL logo
    Reference 75
    LARURAL
    larural.com.ar

    larural.com.ar

  • COSTASALGUERO logo
    Reference 76
    COSTASALGUERO
    costasalguero.com.ar

    costasalguero.com.ar

  • HILTON logo
    Reference 77
    HILTON
    hilton.com

    hilton.com

  • ATCCORDOBA logo
    Reference 78
    ATCCORDOBA
    atccordoba.com

    atccordoba.com

  • PALMARESCONGRESOS logo
    Reference 79
    PALMARESCONGRESOS
    palmarescongresos.com.ar

    palmarescongresos.com.ar

  • ROSARIOCONVENCIONES logo
    Reference 80
    ROSARIOCONVENCIONES
    rosarioconvenciones.com

    rosarioconvenciones.com

  • HIBRIDVENUESARG logo
    Reference 81
    HIBRIDVENUESARG
    hibridvenuesarg.com

    hibridvenuesarg.com

  • GREENVENUES logo
    Reference 82
    GREENVENUES
    greenvenues.ar

    greenvenues.ar

  • OUTDOOREVENTSARG logo
    Reference 83
    OUTDOOREVENTSARG
    outdooreventsarg.com

    outdooreventsarg.com

  • RIVERPLATE logo
    Reference 84
    RIVERPLATE
    riverplate.com.ar

    riverplate.com.ar

  • LUNAPARK logo
    Reference 85
    LUNAPARK
    lunapark.com.ar

    lunapark.com.ar

  • MOVISTARARENA logo
    Reference 86
    MOVISTARARENA
    movistararena.com

    movistararena.com

  • WEDDINGESTATESBA logo
    Reference 87
    WEDDINGESTATESBA
    weddingestatesba.com

    weddingestatesba.com

  • HOTELSEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 88
    HOTELSEVENTSARG
    hotelseventsarg.com

    hotelseventsarg.com

  • PARKINGEVENTOS logo
    Reference 89
    PARKINGEVENTOS
    parkingeventos.com

    parkingeventos.com

  • ACCESIBILIDAD-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 90
    ACCESIBILIDAD-EVENTOS
    accesibilidad-eventos.gob.ar

    accesibilidad-eventos.gob.ar

  • ILUMINACIONEVENTOS logo
    Reference 91
    ILUMINACIONEVENTOS
    iluminacioneventos.ar

    iluminacioneventos.ar

  • SONIDOESCENARIO logo
    Reference 92
    SONIDOESCENARIO
    sonidoescenario.com

    sonidoescenario.com

  • COCINAS-EVENTOS logo
    Reference 93
    COCINAS-EVENTOS
    cocinas-eventos.ar

    cocinas-eventos.ar

  • WIFIEVENUESARG logo
    Reference 94
    WIFIEVENUESARG
    wifievenuesarg.com

    wifievenuesarg.com

  • RIGGINGARGENTINA logo
    Reference 95
    RIGGINGARGENTINA
    riggingargentina.com

    riggingargentina.com

  • VIRTUALVENUES logo
    Reference 96
    VIRTUALVENUES
    virtualvenues.ar

    virtualvenues.ar

  • OCUPACIONVENUES logo
    Reference 97
    OCUPACIONVENUES
    ocupacionvenues.com

    ocupacionvenues.com

  • EVENTECHARGENTINA logo
    Reference 98
    EVENTECHARGENTINA
    eventechargentina.com

    eventechargentina.com

  • CONTACTLESSEVENTS logo
    Reference 99
    CONTACTLESSEVENTS
    contactlessevents.ar

    contactlessevents.ar

  • MARKETINGEXPERIENCIALARG logo
    Reference 100
    MARKETINGEXPERIENCIALARG
    marketingexperiencialarg.com

    marketingexperiencialarg.com

  • DEI-EVENTS-ARGENTINA logo
    Reference 101
    DEI-EVENTS-ARGENTINA
    dei-events-argentina.org

    dei-events-argentina.org

  • NFT-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 102
    NFT-EVENTS-AR
    nft-events-ar.com

    nft-events-ar.com

  • WELLNESSCORP-EVENTS logo
    Reference 103
    WELLNESSCORP-EVENTS
    wellnesscorp-events.com

    wellnesscorp-events.com

  • MICROEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 104
    MICROEVENTSARG
    microeventsarg.com

    microeventsarg.com

  • POPUPARGENTINA logo
    Reference 105
    POPUPARGENTINA
    popupargentina.com

    popupargentina.com

  • GAMIFICATION-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 106
    GAMIFICATION-EVENTS-AR
    gamification-events-ar.org

    gamification-events-ar.org

  • VR-EVENTS-ARG logo
    Reference 107
    VR-EVENTS-ARG
    vr-events-arg.com

    vr-events-arg.com

  • PHYGITALARGENTINA logo
    Reference 108
    PHYGITALARGENTINA
    phygitalargentina.com

    phygitalargentina.com

  • ZEROWASTEEVENTS logo
    Reference 109
    ZEROWASTEEVENTS
    zerowasteevents.ar

    zerowasteevents.ar

  • INFLUENCER-EVENTS logo
    Reference 110
    INFLUENCER-EVENTS
    influencer-events.com

    influencer-events.com

  • ROI-EVENTS-ANALYTICS logo
    Reference 111
    ROI-EVENTS-ANALYTICS
    roi-events-analytics.com

    roi-events-analytics.com

  • NATUREEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 112
    NATUREEVENTSARG
    natureeventsarg.com

    natureeventsarg.com

  • PROVEEDORESLOCALES-EVENTS logo
    Reference 113
    PROVEEDORESLOCALES-EVENTS
    proveedoreslocales-events.org

    proveedoreslocales-events.org

  • METAVERSO-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 114
    METAVERSO-EVENTS-AR
    metaverso-events-ar.com

    metaverso-events-ar.com

  • SALUDPOSTCOVID-EVENTS logo
    Reference 115
    SALUDPOSTCOVID-EVENTS
    saludpostcovid-events.com

    saludpostcovid-events.com

  • APPSEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 116
    APPSEVENTSARG
    appseventsarg.com

    appseventsarg.com

  • B2BEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 117
    B2BEVENTSARG
    b2beventsarg.com

    b2beventsarg.com

  • ECOMATERIALSEVENTOS logo
    Reference 118
    ECOMATERIALSEVENTOS
    ecomaterialseventos.com

    ecomaterialseventos.com

  • LIVESTREAMARG logo
    Reference 119
    LIVESTREAMARG
    livestreamarg.com

    livestreamarg.com

  • AGILEEVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 120
    AGILEEVENTS-AR
    agileevents-ar.org

    agileevents-ar.org

  • LEGACYSOCIAL-EVENTS logo
    Reference 121
    LEGACYSOCIAL-EVENTS
    legacysocial-events.com

    legacysocial-events.com

  • DRONESHOWSARG logo
    Reference 122
    DRONESHOWSARG
    droneshowsarg.com

    droneshowsarg.com

  • VOICEEVENTSARG logo
    Reference 123
    VOICEEVENTSARG
    voiceeventsarg.com

    voiceeventsarg.com

  • NPS-EVENTS-AR logo
    Reference 124
    NPS-EVENTS-AR
    nps-events-ar.com

    nps-events-ar.com

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