Goafest 2026 has announced its speaker line-up and agenda for the 19th edition of the advertising, media and marketing festival, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. Themed “Reset for Growth,” this year’s edition will focus on discussions around artificial intelligence, data ownership, changing media consumption patterns, new media platforms, measurement standards and the role of creativity in driving business growth.
The festival will feature 60 speakers across 20 sessions. Among the confirmed speakers are Prasoon Joshi, former NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar, consumer insights expert Santosh Desai, advertising veteran Eugene Cheong and actor Rakesh Bedi. Executives from the brand, media and technology sectors are also expected to participate, alongside speakers from sports and entertainment industries.
According to organisers, the event’s programming has been designed to reflect ongoing shifts in consumer behaviour, technology adoption and the evolving media landscape. Sessions focused on AI, data and storytelling are expected to form a key part of the discussions as the industry continues to adapt to changing business and audience dynamics.