Goafest 2026 has unveiled its speaker line-up and session agenda for the 19th edition of the festival, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
Centred around the theme ‘Reset for Growth’, the festival will bring together voices from advertising, media, marketing, technology, entertainment and sports to discuss the evolving landscape of the industry. This year’s edition will feature 60 speakers across 20 sessions, focusing on topics such as AI, data ownership, changing media consumption habits, emerging platforms, measurement standards and the role of creativity in driving business growth.
Among the key speakers scheduled to attend are Prasoon Joshi, Rajiv Kumar, Santosh Desai, Eugene Cheong and Rakesh Bedi.
The event will also see participation from industry leaders and brand executives including Aman Gupta, Rohit Kapoor, Chandan Mendiratta, Tuhina Pandey, Arpan Biswas and Ajay Kakar, among others.
Technology-focused conversations at the festival will feature speakers such as Satya Raghavan, Haran Ramachandran and Neha Markanda.
The entertainment and sports segment will include performances and conversations featuring Sukhbir Singh, Neeti Mohan, Harmanpreet Kaur, Aditi Chauhan, Rahul Chaudhari and Mandira Bedi.
Commenting on the announcement, Mohit Joshi, co-chair of the Goafest 2026 organising committee, said, “We are witnessing a shift in consumer behaviour, new technology adoption and a lot more in India and world over. As the industry evolves, growth can only come from embracing fresh perspectives, cross-industry collaboration, and conversations that may seem tough in boardrooms. The breadth of perspectives through our speakers across all stages will surely mirror our industry’s dynamics while looking for opportunities that unlock growth.”
Rohit Ohri, Founder, Ohriginal & Member, GoaFest Advisory Committee, said, “The agenda this year reflects the urgent realities of our industry. ‘Reset for Growth’ isn’t just a theme; it is a call to action – one that has sparked stronger client participation than ever before. Over the three days, we will hear from voices across the entire ecosystem – from AI and data to storytelling and brand-building. GoaFest 2026 will not just be a platform for celebration, but also for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and future-shaping ideas.”
