Mumbai: Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC) have announced that the 19th edition of Goafest will be held in Goa from May 20 to May 22, 2026.
Launched in 2006, Goafest has evolved into one of the most prominent gatherings for the advertising, media and marketing community in South Asia, celebrating creativity, innovation and industry excellence. The festival will also host the prestigious ABBY Awards Powered by One Show 2026, widely regarded as one of the region’s most coveted creative honours, recognising outstanding work across advertising and media.
Announcing the dates, Srinivasan K Swamy, President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said, “Goafest has always been a melting pot of ideas, creativity, and camaraderie. We aim to spark new conversations, fresh perspectives, and fuel the future of advertising and marketing. It is an occasion for the industry to come together, celebrate excellence, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our craft.”
Highlighting the festival’s continued evolution alongside the ABBY Awards, Dheeraj Sinha, President of The Advertising Club, said, “Goafest has always been synonymous with creativity, collaboration, and industry excellence. The ABBY Awards Powered by One Club continue to push boundaries, setting new creative benchmarks year after year. Abby Awards being in its 57th year continue to raise the bar, and this year’s edition will be even more inspiring, bringing together the brightest minds in the industry.”
Jaideep Gandhi, Vice President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, Chairman of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Founder of Another Idea, said, “In its 19th year, Goafest is no longer just an event — it is a legacy we are privileged to carry forward. It is a unifying force that brings together the various industry associations across advertising and marketing under one roof. I am deeply grateful to the stalwarts who envisioned this remarkable property and am especially heartened that some of them continue to be actively involved in its journey.”
Mohit Joshi, Co-Chair of the Goafest 2026 Organising Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media India, added, “Over the past 18 editions, Goafest has evolved into a premier platform that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the dynamic transformation of our industry. This year Goafest will be more impactful than ever before. Goafest 2026 will introduce new formats, immersive engagements, and high-calibre discussions that have never been done before. With a larger scale, an inspiring line-up of speakers, and a focus on cutting-edge ideas, we are set to redefine the way our industry comes together to learn, collaborate, and celebrate.”
Drawing over 2,000 industry professionals each year, South Asia’s premier festival for advertising and media continues to serve as a key platform for networking, knowledge exchange and recognition of creative excellence. Goafest 2026 will once again bring together leading agencies, marketers, media professionals and creative talent from across the region.
