The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC) have welcomed MediaKart as a Co-presenter and LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising as Powered by sponsors for the 19th edition of Goafest. The event has been scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Mumbai.
Goafest has brought together over 2,000 attendees annually, positioning itself as a key advertising, media, and marketing festival in South Asia. The three-day convention has featured keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses focused on industry trends and developments.
The platform has continued to serve as a space for industry professionals to engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and explore developments across advertising and marketing.
Early bird delegate passes have been made available until April 30, 2026.
Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media Network India, said, “We are delighted to welcome MediaKart, LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising to Goafest 2026. Each of them brings their unique and impactful brand presence to the festival in today’s evolving advertising and marketing ecosystem. Their association will elevate the conversations and experiences we are curating this year.”
Shahad Anand, Business Head of MediaKart, added, “Goafest stands as one of India’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence, innovation, and the evolving future of advertising and marketing. MediaKart is proud to associate as a Co-Presenting Sponsor for Goafest 2026, reinforcing our commitment to driving impactful digital transformation for brands at scale. This partnership aligns seamlessly with our vision of enabling deeper collaboration across the industry while delivering cutting-edge, branding-led advertising solutions.”
A Spotify spokesperson said, “The platform that Goafest provides – where we can gather as an industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and build for the future has proven incredibly valuable over the years. With this year’s bigger, better and more dynamic version of Goafest, looking forward to the excitement and learning.”
