Mumbai: Jointly organised by the Advertising Agencies Association of India and The Advertising Club, Goafest has announced MediaKart as Co-presenter, along with LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising as ‘Powered by’ sponsors for its 19th edition. The event is scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
Positioned as South Asia’s premier advertising, media, and marketing festival, Goafest attracts over 2,000 attendees annually. The three-day convention brings together industry leaders and professionals through a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses, fostering conversations that drive innovation while celebrating creative excellence. The platform is designed to reflect evolving industry trends and inspire meaningful dialogue across the ecosystem.
Commenting on the partnerships, 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.”
Early bird delegate passes for Goafest 2026 are available until April 30, 2026. For more details, visit the official Goafest website.
