UNDERWATER360 STAGE – MAKE AN IMPACT
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11:00-11:25 |
Dr Pushpa Palaniappan
Senior Lecturer, UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute |
Topic:
O Turtle, Where Art Thou: Research and Conservation of Sea Turtles in Mabul Island, Malaysia |
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11:30-11:55 |
Augustine Binson
Principal Assistant Director, Sabah Parks |
Topic:
Marine Tourism Opportunities In Tun Mustapha Park |
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12:00-12:25 |
Jean-Claude Monachon
SSI VP International Business Development CEH BluWave Marketing |
Topic:
Dive into Success for Business Owners: Unlocking the Potential of Your Diving Center |
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12:30-13:25 |
Moderator: Elsie Gabriel
Panellists: 1) Augustine Binson, Principal Assistant Director, Sabah Parks 2) Anuar Abdullah, Founder, Ocean Quest Global 3) Hidy Yu, Ocean Advocate |
Panel Discussion: Why Ocean Plastic Matters |
| 13:30-13:55 | Mark Hedger
Regional Manager, PADI Asia Pacific |
Topic:
The Value and Benefits of PADI Diver Training |
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14:00-14:25 |
Edmund Lo Wing Ket
Founder, Sabah Diving NAUI Representative |
Topic:
Becoming a Dive Professional in Sabah: Navigating the Path to Excellence |
| 14:30-14:55 | Vincent Lai
SSI Area Manager, Malaysia |
Topic:
The Learning Pathway of a Perfect Diver |
| 15:00-16:55 | ADEX SABAH OCEAN PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT 2023 OPENING CEREMONY | |
| 17:00-17:25 | Jason Isley
CEO, Scubazoo Producer Photographer Cameraman |
Topic:
Life after climate change – Small Blue World |
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17:30-18:25 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panellists: 1) Sabah Tourism Board 2) Malaysia Tourism Board 3) Jean-Claude Monachon, SSI VP International Business Development 4) Simon Christopher, Founder BluHope 5) John Thet, CEO, Asian Geographic Magazines |
Panel Discussion: Blue Economy |
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OPENING CEREMONYUNDERWATER360 STAGE – MAKE AN IMPACT
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| TIME | SPEAKER | TOPICS |
| 15:00-15:10 | ADEX Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit Opening Performance | |
| 15:10:15:15 | YB Datuk Christina Liew
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah |
Opening Speech Address |
| 15:15-15:20 | John Thet (CEO, ADEX) | Opening Speech Address |
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15:20-15:25 |
Theresa Tham (Local Partner, Project Director, Shoal Sdn Bhd Clifern Ong (Local Partner, Project Manager, Shoal Sdn Bhd) Clidern Ong (Local Partner, Project Manager, Shoal Sdn Bhd)
Clement Lee (Local Speaker) |
Opening Speech Address |
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15:25-15:30 |
Hidy Yu, Richard Swann, Dr Anuar Abdullah, Ahmed Gabr, Leng Yein, Julia Aveline Rabenjoro, Chan Wah, KK Yip, Chun, Marco Liu, Herry Tse
and Ian |
Introduction of 23 Hours Ocean Clean Up |
| 15:30-15:35 | Jean-Claude Monachon (SSI), | Opening Speech Address |
| 15:35-15:40 | William Tong (NAUI Asia Pacific) | Opening Speech Address |
| 15:40-15:45 | Mark Hedger (PADI Asia Pacific) | Opening Speech Address |
| 15:45-15:50 | Leng Yein (ADEX Ocean Ambassador, Malaysia) | Announcement of ADEX Ocean Ambassador |
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15:50-15:55 |
Augustine Binson, Julia Aveline Rabenjoro, Terence Lim, Vincent Lai, Ricky Koh, Edmund Lo Wing Ket, Bobita Golam Ahad, Alan Lam, Yuki Wong, Ng Ser Ling, Angelia Thien Hedger,
Pia Avarianie, Leng Yein |
Introduction of ADEX Sabah Guest Speakers |
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16:00-16:10 |
Jason Isley, Roger Munns, Yzin Kim, Kent Yeung, Ahmed Gabr, Tommy Wong | Introduction of Image / Video Speakers Introduction of FreeDiving Speakers
Introduction of TekDiving Speakers |
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16:10-16:20 |
Mark Rausch, Dr Anuar Abdullah, Elsie Gabriel, Robin Philippo, Dr Pushpa Palaniappan, Dr Sharifah Nora Asifiah, Mike Scotland
H.J Syed Abd Rahman Syed Hassan, Olga Belka, Simon Christopher |
Introduction of Conservation, Education Speakers & Ocean Artist |
| 16:20-16:30 | John Thet (CEO, ADEX)
Ricky Koh (SSI,General Manager, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei) |
Launch of AEX Sabah Mermaid Competition 2023 |
| 16:30-17:00 | Group Photo and Traditional Gong Officiates Opening of ADEX Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit | |
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UNDERWATER360 STAGE – MAKE AN IMPACT
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11:00-11:55 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panellists: 1) HE Michalis Rokas, EU Ambassador to Malaysia 2) Maya Karin, Malaysia’s most Awarded Actress 3) Simon Christopher, Founder BluHope |
Panel Discussion: Sabah / Malaysia Plastic Neutral
(Video: Special Plastic Message for Malaysia, Sir David Attenborough) |
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12:00-12:55 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panellist: 1) Jason Isley, , Underwater Photographer 2) Roger Munns, , Underwater Photographer 3) Kent Yeung, Underwater Fashion Photo / Videographer 4) Yzin Kim, Underwater Photographer 5) Julia Wheeler, , Underwater Photographer |
Panel Discussion: Underwater Photography / Videography in Malaysia |
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13:00-13:25 |
Hidy Yu
ADEX Ambassador for Marine Conservation (HKG) ADEX Ambassador for GhostNet Hunters (HKG) Ocean Conservation Advocate TV Actress |
Topic: Hidy’s Ocean Matters |
| 13:30-13:55 | Roger Munns
Professional Underwater Photographer |
Topic:
Borneo on the Big Screen |
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14:00-14:25 |
Dr Sharifah Nora Asfiah
Senior Lecturer, UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute Marine Biologist |
Topic:
The Funtastic Tunicates/Ascidians !! |
| 14:30-14:55 | Julia Aveline Rabenjoro
Founder, Bubbles of Hope |
Topic:
Journey of a Young PADI Diver |
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15:00-15:25 |
Leng Yein
(ADEX Ocean Ambassador (Malaysia) Asia’s #1 Female DJ GoPro Ambassador Actress,TV Host, Celebrity Influencer |
Topic:
The importance of social media to encourage Ocean Conservation Awareness |
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15:30-16:25 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panelists: 1) Maya Karin, Malaysia’s Most Awarded Actress 2) Madame Tulip Noorazyze, Seri Mengasih Centre 3) Yap Liling, Corp Affairs Management / Mercia Group & Forest Solutions Director 4) Simon Christopher, Founder, CEO Blu Hope |
Panel Discussion: Water Is Life!
Video: Rethinking Plastic (BMI), with Sir David Attenborough, narrated by Maya Karin |
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16:30-16:55 |
Pablo Mohd Fauzi
Guest Speaker |
Topic: Dive Industry Career opportunities for local people |
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17:00-17:55 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panellist: 1) Sofia, Semporna Islands Park 2) Bobita Golam Ahad, Senior Aquaculture Officer, Semporna Islands Park 3) Terence Lim, Executive Director, SFB Malaysia 4) Simon Christopher, Founder, CEO BluHope |
Panel Discussion: Community Action, Fish-Bomb-Free Semporna Seas |
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18:00-18:25 |
Anuar Abdullah
ADEX Ambassador for Coral Reefs (Malaysia) Founder, Ocean Quest Global Creator of The Sea Shepard Dive-Coral Propagation Program |
Topic: Holistic Approach to Reef Restoration |
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18:30-18:55 |
H.J Syed Abd Rahman Syed Hassan
Founder & Director, Kids Scuba Malaysia Ambassador, Diveheart Malaysia Chairman, Accessible Tourism WG14 Malaysia PADI US Advisory Committee, Youth Diving Education & Adaptive Techniques Speciality |
Topic: DiveHeart and Accessible Tourism in Malaysia |
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19:00-19:25 |
1) Dr Gretchen C. Coffman, Senior Lecturer NUS Geography Dept
2) Ting Wai Kit, NUS Geography Dept and Forever Sabah 3) Michael Yap, Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center (TAME) & Founder of the Seagrass Guardian 4) Robin Philippo, Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC) |
Topic:
Roots to Reefs 360: Using VR for Outreach Education |
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| TIME | SPEAKER | TOPICS |
| 11:00-11:25 | Mike Scotland
Editor & Publisher, Dive Log Australasia |
Topic:
A Celebration of Marine Biology in the Wild |
| 11:30-11:55 | Mark Rausch
Founder, Poseidon Handicap Scuba Adventures |
Topic:
Disability and Leadership in the Recreational Sport of Scuba Diving |
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12:00-12:25 |
Dr Sharifah Nora Asfiah
Senior Lecturer, UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute Marine Biologist |
Topic:
Experience from Tropical to Near Polar systems |
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12:30-12:55 |
Bobita Golam Ahad
Senior Aquaculture Officer, Semporna Islands Project |
Topic:
Giant Clam and Abalone Farming for Conservation and Community Benefits |
| 13:00-13:55 | ADEX SABAH MERMAID CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS | |
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13:30-14:25 |
Alan Lam
Founder of MFI Mermaid MFI Master Mermaid Instructor Trainer |
Topic:
Mermaiding as a Profession |
| 14:30-14:55 | Pia Avrianie
Founder, Putri Duyung Indonesia |
Topic:
Mermaiding as a Performer |
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15:00-15:25 |
Ng Ser Ling
Founder, Merveille League, Mermaid Society PADI Mermaid Trainer PADI Mermaid Team Member |
Topic: Mermaid as a mental relieve activity |
| 15:30-15:55 | Angelia Thien Hedger
Founder, Malaysia Mermaid Club |
Topic:
Actively introducing mermaid sports to younger generation |
| 16:00-16:25 | Kent Yeung
Professional Underwater Photographer / Videographer |
Topic:
How to Start Underwater Videography? |
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16:30-17:25 |
Moderator: Cat Trivino
Panellists: 1) H.E. Peter Blomeyer, German Ambassador to Malaysia 2) YB Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan, Sabah’s Deputy-CM/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food industry (MAFFI) 3) Terence Lim, Executive Director, Stop Fish Bombing Malaysia 4) Simon Christopher, Founder, CEO BluHope |
Panel Discussion: Fish-Bomb-Free Sabah / Coral Triangle |
| 17:30-17:55 | Robin Philippo
Operational Director, TRACC |
Topic:
Marine Conservation efforts of Pom Pom Island Sabah |
| 18:00-18:25 | Tommy Wong
Owner, Baby Shark Dive Center |
Topic:
FreeDiving in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| 18:30-18:55 | Olga Belka
Underwater Painter Artist |
Topic:
Eco-friendly Underwater Painting by Olga Belka |
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