Goafest has seen strong delegate registrations ahead of its 19th edition, with participation increasing from brands and clients, independent agencies, young professionals and delegates from Tier 2 and 3 markets across India.
The festival has brought together registrations from creative and media agencies, production houses, technology platforms, publishers and broadcasters, further expanding its pan-India participation base.
Goafest 2026 has scheduled 20+ knowledge sessions and close to 15 masterclasses over three days, featuring more than 60 industry speakers. The sessions have focused on topics including AI influencers, data ownership, evolving consumer behaviour, changing media habits and business growth opportunities in advertising and marketing.
The event has been co-presented by Mediakart and powered by LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising. Goafest 2026 has been scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
Speaking on the development, 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.”
