The XIV Edition of Reto CompanyGame 2026, the most prestigious international business simulation competition for the Spanish-speaking world, is officially underway. This event aims to bridge the gap between university talent and real-world management challenges, allowing students from over 20 countries to test their leadership skills in a high-stakes digital environment.
What is Reto CompanyGame?
The Challenge is an experiential learning journey where participants manage virtual companies through business simulators. The goal is to move beyond classroom theory into professional practice, honing critical competencies such as decision-making, data analysis, teamwork, and complex problem-solving.
The 6 Competition Categories
For the 2026 edition, the tournament is organized into six specialized areas, allowing each team to compete in the sector that best fits their academic background:
- International Business: Managing a tech company operating in global markets.
- Marketing: Leading the commercial department of a mid-sized firm.
- Business Administration: Managing a dairy sector company (FMCG).
- Finance: Economic and financial management within the textile industry.
- Hospitality: Comprehensive management of a hotel establishment.
- Banking: Full management of a bank branch.
2026 Calendar and Phases
The competition will take place between March and May 2026. Key milestones include:
- Registration: Currently open. Professors must register teams of three students (who must be in their 5th semester or higher).
- Qualifying Phase (Before March 15): Teams must pass an individual challenge using the InnovaTech simulator, reaching a minimum “Company Value” of 1,200 points to advance.
- Category Phase (April 2026): The core of the competition. Teams will make three rounds of critical decisions on the following dates:
- Block 1 (International Business, Marketing, and Hospitality): Decisions on April 13, 19, and 23.
- Block 2 (Administration, Finance, and Banking): Decisions on April 14, 20, and 24.
- Championship Phase (May 2026): Only the top two teams from each category (8 total) will face off in a “surprise simulator” to crown the overall Ibero-American champion.
Awards and Recognition
Beyond the experience, Reto CompanyGame offers high-value career incentives:
- Certificates of Excellence: Awarded to winning students and their guiding professors.
- Participation Diplomas: Available to all participants who complete the phases.
- Institutional Boost: The winning university will receive 50 free simulator licenses for academic use throughout 2026.
- Special Prizes: Additional rewards from sponsors will be announced during the registration period.
How to Join
Registration is free of charge for institutions. The process must be led by a professor or academic coordinator, who registers the students via the official portal. Universities running “Intra-university” internal competitions can also qualify their top students directly.
For full details, rules, and registration, visit: www.retocompanygame.com or contact soporte@companygame.com.