May 16, 2026; Mumbai, India: Having secured strong interest from leading industry voices and sponsors, Goafest is now gearing up to welcome a truly PAN-India delegation which includes a robust turn-out from Tier 2 and 3 markets.

Leading the delegate registrations are brands and clients, independent agencies and young talent from across the industry. Participation from creative and media agencies, production houses, technology platforms, publishers, and broadcasters, etc. reinforces Goafest as the industry’s leading platform for dialogue, networking, and collaboration.

Goafest 2026 will bring together 60+ industry voices for 20+ knowledge sessions and nearly 15 immersive masterclasses across 3 days under a single roof. Conversations will dive deep into the ideas reshaping advertising, media, marketing and creativity today further reaffirming the festival’s relevance.

Sessions at Goafest will tackle topics around the rise of AI influencers, the future of data ownership, impact of evolving consumer behaviour, changing media habits, and new pathways for business growth. All conversations are designed to challenge traditional perspectives and spark fresh thinking.

Speaking on the same, Srinivasan K Swamy, Executive Group Chairman of R. K. Swamy Ltd and President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said, “The strong delegate participation this year reflects the diverse value Goafest offers to the industry. Whether it is knowledge sessions, masterclasses, awards, or new-age IPs like Advertising Rocks, Advertising Plays or simply networking, Goafest simply delivers on these expectations. We remain committed to ensuring that every person who is a part of Goafest finds meaningful value and that the festival continues to serve its purpose of innovating for our clients and contributing to their growth.”

Co-presented by Mediakart and Powered by LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising, Goafest takes place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goafest 2026.

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Senior representatives from 50+ marketing companies like Acko Group, Adani, Aditya Birla Group, Ajio, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Bajaj Insurance, boAt, Britannia, Coca-Cola, Dabur, DS Group, Emami, Flipkart, Godrej, Google, HDFC, Haleon, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), IBM, ITC Limited, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PepsiCo, Lenovo, Levi’s, MagicBricks, Marico, Mondelez, Nestle, Nippon, Nykaa, OnePlus, Parle, Perfetti Van Melle India, Pernod Ricard, Swiggy, Taj Hotels, TVS, Vida, Yum! Brands, Zepto and several others are expected to be present at the festival.

The 2026 edition of Goafest hence makes way for deeper engagement, offering delegates the opportunity to interact directly with senior marketing decision-makers. This growing participation of brand leaders highlights Goafest’s importance as a platform for meaningful industry exchange.

Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “The growing participation of marketing leaders reflects the increasing importance of collaboration across the industry. Bringing together leaders from over 50 organisations creates opportunities for impactful dialogue, new partnerships and shared learning that benefit the entire ecosystem.”

“Goafest has always stood for one idea: “the entire industry as one force.” Having 50+ leading brands join us alongside agencies, media companies and our trade bodies is a powerful testament to that. When clients, creators and custodians of the industry choose to come together at one place, it reaffirms the responsibility we all share – and the trust the industry places in Goafest to be that common ground”, said, Jaideep Gandhi, Vice President, AAAI and Chairman of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee.

Goafest 2026 is committed to bringing the industry together through conversations, networking and shared experiences designed to support collaboration and future growth.

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