A 10 YEARS ITCH
For every opinion on Indian advertising, there is an equal and opposite opinion. Debates, counterpoints, belief, judgment, attitude, orientation are not words to be thrown around like bullet points in a strategy presentation.

Is it good?
Is it really good?
You think that’s great?
I will never speak to you.

Discontent is genetic to our creative process. And in this curiously quaint ‘you-are-for-us-or-against-us’ scenario, half a score and a few nanoseconds ago, Indian advertising made a tryst with an epiphany.

How about an awards show that was not just confined to one city, one discipline, one organization but something that truly celebrated all that was the best of Indian advertising. Discontent just went national!

Goafest was born. We went Newtonian. Not just advertising awards show, but a genre-busting, clutter-sabotaging, schedule-bending, melanin-assaulting advertising festival. Our critics politely enquired, are you guys trying to do an Indian Cannes. We did what our consumers always do when they hear something they don’t particularly care about. We changed the channel.

The awards grew. The knowledge sessions got longer. The speakers more famous. The beer warmer. Advertising Club of Mumbai joined us. Together thefestival grew even bigger. People joined us. Some left us. More joined. We said that every experience is learning. Every criticism is free advice. Every brickbat, a building block.

Goafest is 10 years old. And we have set out to celebrate it. The highs, the lows, the cherries and the warts. And we are fine with the fact that you’ve a point-of-view about us. As long as you accept the fact that you cannot ignore us.

See you in Goa.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
9th April 2015
Category / Time Programme
Inauguration
2.30 -2.45 pm
 Inauguration of Goafest
Discovery Channel
presents Industry Conclave
2.50 - 5.30 pm 		Anand Kripalu - MD & CEO; Member Diageo Global Executive Committee, United Spirits Ltd
D Shivakumar - Chairman & CEO, Pepsico India
R Chandrasekar - Head Of Communication and eCommerce, Nestle South Asia Region
Sanjeeb Chaudhuri - Global Chief Marketing Office and regional Head, South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank
Moderated by : Arunabh Das Sharma, President Times of India
Abby Awards by Times Television Network
7.00 - 10.25pm 		Media & Publisher Abbys
Mathrubhumi Gala Dinner
10.30 PM onwards
 Gala Dinner
9XM After Hours Party
11.00 PM onwards		 After Hours Party
 
10th April 2015
Category / Time Programme
Times Network presents Leadership Summit
10.30 - 11.30 am

11.45 - 12.45 pm


Arnab Goswami - Editorial Director & Editor In Chief, Times Now
Chetan Bhagat - Renowned Indian Author, Motivational Speaker, Youth Icon
Youth Labs
11.00 - 1.00 pm		 Youth Labs - Media ((By pre-registration only)
Sakal Lunch
12.45 onwards		 Lunch
Zoom Rain & Foam Dance
12.45 - 2.45 pm 		Rain & Foam Dance
OneIndia Sailing
12.45 - 2.45 pm 		Sailing
Surewaves presents Knowledge Seminars
2.45 - 3.30 pm

3.35 - 4.20 pm
4.25 - 5.10 pm
5.15 - 6.00 pm

Guy Abraham - Global Strategic Planning Director, ZenithOptimedia Worldwide
Neil Stewart - Head of Agency, APAC, Facebook
Jonny Stark - SVP, APAC, Razorfish
Ashish Hemrajani - CEO Bookmyshow
Radio Abbys by Radio Mirchi, Abby Awards by & TV
7.00 - 10.25 pm		 Radio, Radio Craft, Broadcaster Abby, Brand Activation & Promotion, Public Relations, Print Craft, Branded Content & Entertainment and Direct
Vijayavani Gala Dinner
10.30 pm onwards		 Gala Dinner
Romedy Now After Hours Party
11 pm onwards		 After Hours Party
 
11th April 2015
Category / Time Programme
Star TV presents Knowledge Seminars
10.30 - 11.15 am

11.20 - 12.05 pm

12.10 - 12.55 pm

Devdutt Pattanaik - Leadership Coach, Consultant, Mythologist
Alan Moseley - President & Chief Creative Officer, 180 Amsterdam
Suhas Gopinath - Founder & CEO of Global Inc
Youth Labs
11.00 - 1.00 pm
 Youth Labs - Creative (By pre-registration only)
Star TV Lunch
12:55 onwards		 Lunch
Rain & Foam Dance by Zoom
12.55 - 2.55 pm 		Rain & Foam Dance
OneIndia Sailing
12.55 -2.55 pm 		Sailing
Star TV presents Knowledge Seminars
3.00 - 3.45 pm

3.50 - 4.35 pm

4.40 - 5.25 pm

Ted Lim - Chief Creative Officer, Denstu Asia Pte Ltd
Vikas Bahl - Film producer, screenwriter, and director
East India Comedy
Abby Awards by Google
6.45 - 10.25 pm		 Digital Abbys, Print, Film, Film Craft, Integrated Advertising, Out of Home, Ambient Media and Design
Gala Dinner
10.30 pm onwards		 Gala Dinner
Google After Hours Party
11.00 pm onwards		 After Hours Party
 
WHERE'S THE WORK?
Coming soon...
REGISTER NOW
Click Here to Register
1. All registrations are subject to approval of organisers.
   
2. Delegate Registration Fee
 
A. General Delegates from India
 
  • Delegate Registration Fee for two consecutive days
    (09 & 10 or 10 & 11 April): Rs.14,000/- + ST @ 12.36%
  • Delegate Registration Fee for three days
    (09, 10 and 11 April): Rs.18,000/- + ST @ 12.36%
   
B. Delegates from SAARC Countries (Other than India)
 
  • Delegate Registration Fee for two consecutive days
    (09 & 10 or 10 & 11 April): Rs.5,000/- + ST @ 12.36%
  • Delegate Registration Fee for three days
    (09, 10 and 11 April): Rs.6,500/- + ST @ 12.36%
   
C. Young Professionals
 
1. Under 30 Delegates from India
(Other than Marketing Persons from ISA Member Companies)
(Born on or after 12th April 1984)
(For young people working in advertising agencies/media organisations/digital agencies/design companies and similar organisations)
 
  • Delegate Registration Fee for two consecutive days
    (09 & 10 or 10 & 11 April): Rs.7,000/- + ST @ 12.36%
  • Delegate Registration Fee for three days
    (09, 10 and 11 April): Rs.9,000/- + ST @ 12.36%
   
2. Marketing Wizards
(Under 30 Delegates from ISA Member Companies)
(Born on or after 12th April 1984)
(For young people working in member companies of Indian Society of Advertisers. Proof of ISA membership required)
(Check your company's membership with ISA here:
http://www.isanet.org.in/index.php/members/9-members/12-member-companies.html)
 
  • Delegate Registration Fee including Accommodation for three days (09, 10 and 11 April), Rs.9,000/- + ST @ 12.36%. This is limited to 40 delegates on a first come first serve basis.
   
3. Fees paid are non-refundable. However, participation by a substitute will be allowed until the last date of registration. Thereafter additional charge will be levied for change of name.
   
4. Registration will only be confirmed on receipt of participation fees.
   
5. All delegates are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay.
   
6. Lost badges will be replaced at the venue for an additional charge of Rs.600/-.
   
7. Individual’s business and personal identification with photo must be carried at all times.
   
8. No one will be permitted to vouch for another individual’s credential.
   
9. Organisers reserve the right of admission of any visitor at their discretion, even if the visitor’s badge has been issued and paid for.
   
10. Organisers reserve the right to temporarily or permanently suspend the entry to the event of any security reason, if necessary.
   
11. On-line Registration for General delegates at Goafest closes on Friday, 3rd April, 2015.
   
12. Under-30s/ marketing wizard (ISA members) registration will close as soon as limited seats are filled up.
 
1. It is a precondition and acceptance by the participant(s) of Goafest 2015 that the organizers/sponsors/event managers/hotel, etc. (jointly and severally referred to as the Organizers hereafter), shall not be held responsible for or liable to any claims for damages and or any actions, civil or criminal or otherwise, for
 
  • any injury, damage, loss, theft, nuisance, illness, annoyance or inconvenience that may be caused to the delegate(s)/participant(s)
  • any damage or loss caused due to the death or injury to the delegate(s)/participant(s)
  • any drug abuse, unlawful or unacceptable behavior like sexual advances, molestation, misconduct, etc., that any delegate(s)/participant (s)/others may indulge in and as a result cause any hurt or trauma or mental anguish or whatever of whatsoever nature to any delegate(s)/participant(s)/others.
   
2. The Organizers do not take any responsibility for the safety of delegate(s)/participant(s) choosing to swim, participate in any event/game(s) or indulge in one or more other activities, whether at the venue or elsewhere in the locality. All delegate(s)/participant(s) will have to ensure their own personal safety at all times while attending various events/programmes.
   
3. There is no expressed or implied warranty of any kind given by the Organisers to the delegate(s)/participant(s) participating in Goafest 2014.
   
4. Without prejudice to the aforesaid, the delegate(s)/participant(s) agree(s) that the Organizers shall not be liable for any direct and/or indirect losses or expenses including loss of profit suffered or incurred by the delegate(s)/participant(s) arising out of any bonafide act or omission on the part of the Organizers and/or any uncontrollable events/ developments/ natural calamities, etc. that may impact/impede the conduct of Goafest 2015 in any manner whatsoever.
   
ENTER HERE
The last date to send entries for Media Abby is March 2. Creative & Broadcaster & Publisher Abby entries can be sent by March 7.
Contac : Ad Club at 2381 0213 / 2381 3034 / 2389 4091
Email ID : adclub@vsnl.com
Creative Abby : Entry Form
Media Abby : Entry Form
Broadcasters and Publishers Abbys : Entry Form
 
UNWIND
Coming soon...
THE CLIENT SIDE
A Golden Opportunity for under 30s working in Marketing Departments of ISA members

Goafest 2015 organizers have put together a variety of special programs to attract under 30s working in Marketing Departments of advertisers. A company can nominate maximum four of their rising stars as Marketing Wizards, working in their company. At a subsidized registration fee of just Rs.9000 (plus taxes), Goafest will provide them with three free nights stay in a five star Hotel in Goa, F&B, ground transportation and full access to the entire Goafest 2015.

Goafest aims to widen the vision of marketers by giving them an opportunity :
  • To see all the work for the year entered at Goafest. This covers TV, Print, Outdoor and Ambient, Radio, Design, Direct, Digital & mobile, Integrated, Media
  • To listen to a dozen of the best global speakers on a variety of advertising subjects
  • To rub shoulders and exchange views with industry leaders
A company can nominate up to four employees who are under 30 (born on or after 12th April, 1984) to Goafest 2015, which is being held on 9-11 April 2015 at the Grand Hyatt (hotel), Bambolim, North Goa. Registration for Goafest is on-line at www.goafest.com (Details in Register Now).

Participation in Goafest is on first-come-first-served basis. In case of any query in on-line registration, kindly call Goafest Registration Team at 022-40203650/51.

In case any company wishes to send delegates above 30 years of age or more delegates under 30, they can do so under General category, but they will have to make their own arrangements for stay in Goa.
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Abby Award Entries The Advertising Club Tel : +91-22-2381 3034/ 2389 2067/ 2389 2087

Contact :
Ms. Arati / Mr. Bipin Pandit

Email : adclub@vsnl.com
Registrations Tecogis Software Solutions Tel : +91-22-4020 3650 / 51 (Mr Yogendra Vora/ Mr Mukesh)

Email : yvora@tecogis.com
Media/ PR MSL Tel : +91-22-3355 7500 /-+91-98925 11933 (Ms Mariam Joseph)

Email : mariam.joseph@mslgroup.com
Sponsorship Ventes Dundh Tel : +91-98203 31723 (Ms Niloufer Dundh)

Email : ventesdundh@gmail.com
Travel & Accommodation Trip Tap Toe Tel : +91-98995 38896 (Manuraj Singh Johar)

Email : manuraj@triptaptoe.com
Speakers Mr Jaideep Gandhi Tel : +91-22-2207 8786/ 2207 2500

Email : gandhi.jaideep@gmail.com
Other Enquiries AAAI Tel : +91-22-2308 0870/ +91-22-2301 2565
(Mr Sudesh Kapoor/ Mr Chetan Salian)

Email : aaai@vsnl.com