Goafest 2026 has announced its speaker line-up and agenda for this year’s edition, built around the theme ‘Reset for Growth’. Scheduled to take place from May 20–22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, the festival will bring together leaders from advertising, media, marketing, technology, and business for conversations shaping the future of the industry.
This year’s edition will feature over 60 speakers across 20 sessions, covering topics including artificial intelligence, data ownership, media consumption, measurement, creativity, and the evolving role of brands in a rapidly changing market landscape.
The speaker roster includes notable industry names such as Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Santosh Desai, Eugene Cheong, and actor Rakesh Bedi. The event will also see strong participation from brand and business leaders including Aman Gupta (boAT), Rohit Kapoor (Swiggy), Chandan Mendiratta (Zepto), Tuhina Pandey (IBM), Tarun Bhagat (PepsiCo), and executives from Britannia, Dabur, HDFC Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, and Aditya Birla Capital among others.
Technology-focused discussions will feature speakers from Google India, Spotify, and ShareChat, reflecting the growing intersection of media, AI, and consumer engagement.
Commenting on the festival, Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India and co-chair of the organising committee, said the industry is witnessing major shifts in technology adoption and consumer behaviour, making collaboration and fresh perspectives essential for future growth.
Goafest 2026 will also feature entertainment performances by singer Neeti Mohan and Punjabi music artist Sukhbir Singh.
View the complete agenda on https://www.goafest.com/agenda
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For more details on delegate passes, sponsor line-up and complete speaker list, visit www.goafest.com
