Goafest 2026 has announced an expansive line-up of industry leaders, business voices, technology experts and entertainment personalities for its upcoming edition, with this year’s conversations centred around the theme ‘Reset for Growth’. The three-day advertising, media and marketing festival will take place from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.

According to the organisers, the 19th edition of Goafest will focus on the major shifts redefining the advertising, marketing and media ecosystem, including artificial intelligence, evolving consumer behaviour, data ownership, changing media consumption habits, platform disruption, measurement challenges and the future role of creativity in driving business growth.

The event is expected to feature over 60 speakers across 20 sessions, bringing together leaders from advertising, technology, media, sports, entertainment and the brand ecosystem. Among the prominent names taking the stage this year are Prasoon Joshi, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Santosh Desai, advertising veteran Eugene Cheong and actor Rakesh Bedi.

The festival will also see participation from several leading brand and marketing executives, including Aman Gupta, Rohit Kapoor, Chandan Mendiratta, Tarun Bhagat and Ajay Kakar among others.

Technology-focused discussions will feature executives such as Satya Raghavan, Haran Ramachandran and Neha Markanda, reflecting the growing influence of digital platforms and AI-led transformation across the media ecosystem.

Adding entertainment and sports to the mix, the event will also host performances and appearances by singer Sukhbir Singh, singer Neeti Mohan, Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur, actor and fitness enthusiast Mandira Bedi and former Indian football captain Aditi Chauhan.

Speaking about the event, Mohit Joshi said the industry is witnessing rapid transformation in consumer behaviour and technology adoption, making fresh perspectives and collaboration essential for future growth.

Meanwhile, Rohit Ohri said this year’s agenda reflects the urgent realities facing the industry and positions Goafest not just as a celebration platform, but also as a space for meaningful conversations and future-focused ideas.

Goafest 2026 will once again bring together agencies, marketers, media companies, creators and technology platforms as the industry looks to navigate the next phase of reinvention in an increasingly complex digital-first environment.