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Goafest 2026 names Mediakart co-presenter with LinkedIn and Spotify
Mediakart joins as co-presenter while Linkedin and Spotify Advertising come on board as powered by sponsors for South Asia’s biggest ad and marketing festival.
MUMBAI: Goafest is plugging in some serious star power and the volume is about to go up. The 19th edition of South Asia’s premier advertising, media and marketing festival, jointly organised by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC), has announced Mediakart as Co-presenter and Linkedin and Spotify Advertising as Powered by sponsors. The three-day event will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon and is expected to draw more than 2,000 industry leaders and professionals.
The new partnerships bring fresh energy to a festival already known for sparking big conversations, driving innovation and celebrating creative excellence through keynotes, panels and masterclasses.
Goafest 2026 Organising Committee Co-Chair and Havas Media Network India CEO Mohit Joshi said, “We are delighted to welcome Mediakart, LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising to Goafest 2026. Each of them brings their unique and impactful brand presence to the festival in today’s evolving advertising and marketing ecosystem.”
Mediakart business head Shahad Anand, of added, “Goafest stands as one of India’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence, innovation, and the evolving future of advertising and marketing. MediaKart is proud to associate as a co-presenting sponsor.”
A Spotify spokesperson noted, “The platform that Goafest provides, where we can gather as an industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and build for the future has proven incredibly valuable over the years.”
With its strong line-up of sponsors and a packed programme, Goafest 2026 is shaping up to be more than just another industry gathering, it’s fast becoming the place where the region’s brightest advertising minds come together to shape what’s next. Whether you’re into strategy, creativity or the latest tech, this year’s edition promises to deliver the kind of buzz that lingers long after the last session ends.
