Goafest, the esteemed advertising and marketing festival, is gearing up for its 17th edition, scheduled from May 29 to May 31, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Bambolim, Goa.

Co-hosted by The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club, the three-day event promises an immersive experience for over 2000 industry professionals, marking it as a definitive platform for creativity, knowledge sharing, and networking.

Prasanth Kumar, President of AAAI and CEO of GroupM, South Asia, expressed the significance of Goafest as a creative celebration in South Asia, aiming to provide industry peers with three days filled with learning, engagement, interactivity, and curiosity.

Rana Barua, Group CEO of Havas India, South East, and North Asia, and President of The Advertising Club, highlighted the prestigious ABBY One Show Awards as a testament to groundbreaking ideas in the Indian advertising industry. He invited the brightest minds in Indian advertising to join the celebrations and embrace the spotlight on creativity at Goafest 2024.

 

Jaideep Gandhi, Chairperson of Goafest 2024, emphasized the festival’s continuous evolution and innovation, solidifying its status as India’s foremost advertising festival. He announced Mr. Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media, as Co-Chair, foreseeing immense contributions to elevate the event to greater heights. Goafest 2024 aims to feature insightful knowledge-sharing sessions, distinguished speakers, and global guests, benefiting professionals, especially the younger generation in the industry.