The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC) announced that the 19th edition of Goafest will be held in Goa from May 20 to May 22, 2026.
Goafest, first held in 2006, is an annual event for professionals from the advertising, media, and marketing industries. The festival will also host the ABBY Awards Powered by One Show 2026, which recognize achievements across advertising and media.
Srinivasan K. Swamy, president of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said the event serves as a platform for industry participants to exchange ideas and discuss developments shaping the future of advertising and marketing.
Dheeraj Sinha, president of The Advertising Club, said the ABBY Awards continue to recognize creative work and set benchmarks for the industry. The awards are in their 57th year.
Jaideep Gandhi, vice president of AAAI and chairman of the Goafest 2026 organising committee, said the festival brings together multiple industry associations involved in advertising and marketing. Mohit Joshi, co-chair of the organising committee and chief executive officer of Havas Media India, said the upcoming edition will include new formats, discussions, and industry engagements.
According to the organisers, Goafest typically draws more than 2,000 industry professionals each year and serves as a forum for networking, discussions, and recognition of creative work in the sector.
