Take a deep dive into Diving talks – Portugal 2021
DIVING talks – Portugal 2021 is an international event for promoting and sharing knowledge on
the underwater environment, which will take place in Portugal, October, 8 to 10, bringing Portugal the
world’s leading divers, showing their best recent achievements.
The event will feature 26 presentations by keynote speakers from Belgium, Canada, England, Finland,
Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland United States and Wales, hosting over 250 attendees from all
over the world. It takes place over three fantastic days at the Tróia Peninsula–a gigantic dune that has been forming over thousands of years, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Sado estuary to the east.
The objectives of DIVING talks 2021 are as follows:
- Build up a diving event with international visibility and attractiveness
- Host the world’s leading divers, showing their best of the best recent initiatives
- Allow the diving community to network with the world-leading divers
- Show and debate technological advancements in diving
- Establish in Portugal a new hub for all subjects related to diving, both technical and
scientific.
DIVING talks 2021 will be organized in three main strands:
THE TALKS
The talks are an international opportunity to share the most innovative experiences in diving,
sub-aquatic studies, and technological development. The Talks will feature exciting presentations about cave and wreck diving, underwater cinematography, sub-aquatic archaeological works, scientific investigation, and subaquatic military exercises.
These presentations will show the best, the most innovative content, the latest work and
discoveries. During the event, participants will be encouraged to enlarge their networks and become familiar with excellent examples of putting your diving objectives into practice.
THE EXHIBITION
DIVING talks 2021 will feature an exhibition area – a ‘show and tell’ expo that will host a range of exhibitors from the global diving industry showcasing their latest services, products and technologies. Are you confused about which DPV to dive? Want to update your lighting system? Are you seeking inspiration for your next diving adventure? Or maybe you are thinking of buying your first rebreather? Benefit from valuable facetime with leading companies, users, and get all your questions answered without the usual hard sell. DIVING talks 2021 will bring together up to 200 attendees, all with a genuine interest in diving.
For exhibitors, this represents a fantastic opportunity to present your products to quality and uniquely focused audience.
THE DIVING ACTIVITY
The diving activity is an add on. Portugal is Europe’s latest diving destination; participants may try the feeling – Portugal underwater. Hassle-free, just for fun. Hence you’re here, and the sea is right here too if you feel like getting underwater, you can. There will be a boat, diving equipment and a spot for you.
DIVING talks 2021 will be held in 2021, October 8 to 10. The schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, October 8 2021
10:00 – 18:00 Arrival, accreditation and set-up of displays
12:30 – 13:30 Welcome lunch
12:00 – 17:00 Diving Activity
15:00 – 15:30 Official opening of the Exhibition
SATURDAY, October 9 2021
All-day: Exhibition and visit to displays
Morning: Keynote Talks 1 to 6
Afternoon: Keynote Talks 7 to 12
Evening: Gala dinner
SUNDAY, October 10 2021
Morning: Exhibition, visit stands and Keynote Talks 13 to 18
13:00: Closing Lunch & awards ceremony
Afternoon: Free site visits
Attendees will benefit from special conditions for accommodation on selected hotels close by the
Congress venue. Attendees wanting to arrive before October 8, or wishing to stay in Portugal after October 10, please reach out to Portugal Dive (www.portugaldive.com | portugaldive@portugaldive.com)
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