Goafest 16 concluded with an impressive showcase of creativity and innovation. Partha Sinha, President of the Times of India Group and The Advertising Club, praised the event for its international standards and boundary-pushing. Jaideep Gandhi, Chairman of the Goafest 2023 Organising Committee, thanked sponsors, speakers, and delegates for the tremendous success. Rana Barua, Chairman of the ABBY Awards Governing Council 2023, appreciated the industry’s enthusiasm and promised to set even higher standards in the future. The three-day festival left a lasting impact, inspiring the media and creative fraternity to pursue excellence.
Speaking about the Abby One Show Awards 2023, Partha Sinha, President of the Times of India Group and President of The Advertising Club, said, “Goafest has yet again proven to be an extravaganza that brings together the entire media and creative fraternity together. From the staggering number of entries to the jury, to the wins, and more, every aspect of this fest has been nothing short of astounding.
“We’re setting international standards and pushing boundaries with ABBY One Show; you all have witnessed it! We take immense pride in calling ourselves the voice of the industry, the representatives of this industry and this year’s fest is a testimonial in itself. The atmosphere was buzzing with creativity and excellence, and it was truly inspiring to see so many talented individuals coming together and manifesting all that we have witnessed this year,” Sinha said.
Jaideep Gandhi, Chairman, Goafest 2023 Organising Committee, said, “I would like to thank all the sponsors, speakers and delegates, committee members of The Ad Club and AAAI and their respective teams for giving their time to make the conference a tremendous success.
“It’s the combined energies that make Goafest a gratifying experience. And the 16th edition was no different. Besides some spellbinding knowledge seminars and masterclasses, participation has been highly robust this year. I’m certain the journey for us will only be upward and onward going forward. We eagerly look forward to the same level of enthusiasm as we make Goafest bigger and better,” Gandhi said.
Rana Barua, Chairman, of ABBY Awards Governing Council 2023 and Vice President of The Ad Club, said, “The numbers of entries we received for ABBY One Show Awards, the quantum of participation and the incredible award evenings only testify the industry’s undying zeal to celebrate creativity and innovation. We thank every participant and congratulate everyone on their fantastic victory. Every moment during these three days was inspiring to say the least, and fills us with gratitude for successful ABBY Awards and motivation to raise the bar each year going forward.”