#APE MONTHLY VIRTUAL EVENT 2022 – FEBRUARY SERIES
Organised By
ADEX Pixel Expo
Official Media
Asian Diver
Official Media
Scuba Diver AustralAsia
Official Media
Underwater 360
FEATURED SPEAKERS
David Strike
Australia
Jill Heinerth
Canada
Steve Lewis
Canada
Anita Verde
Australia
Peter Marshall
Australia
Shaff Naeem
Maldives
Ben Reymenants
Belgium
Pepe Arcos
Spain
Tobias Friedrich
German
Bastien Soleil
French
Jimmy Choo
Singapore
#APE MONTHLY VIRTUAL EVENT 2022 SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY SERIES
Through The Lens FreeDiving Photography in Association with Scuba Diver Australasia
join our panel of speakers that come together to share their breathtakingly freediving shots in the deep blue They will be revealing tips and different perspectives when shooting freediving and the beauty & challenges of shooting free divers in one breath!
Training BCDs – Jacket Vs Backplate
Looking to refine your skill? Don’t miss out our curated monthly session if you want to get the know-how on how to enhance your skills underwater or be it the equipment that you are wondering which is best for you!
Join Jimmy Choo if you are wondering if it’s the Jacket or Backplate Bcd that will be your next best friend as he will be sharing his view as a dive instructor and as a leisure diver. Want to know what he choose during his teaching session (and why he does that) and what he chose during his leisure dive.
Animal Behaviour
Australian Giant Cuttlefish: The Mating Season
Speakers:
Anita Verde [Australia]
Anita Verde is one half of the duo at Summits to Seas Photography and is a published underwater and landscape photographer and freelance writer with a passion for the underwater world. Based in Melbourne, Australia and with a professional background in tourism strategy, brand management and marketing, when she is not on a mountaintop or underwater, she also works professionally in her private consultancy business K2 Group alongside her husband and business partner Peter Marshall, advising governments and the tourism industry on sustainable destination planning and development, investment attraction, government relations, brand strategy and marketing.
Peter Marshall [Australia]
Peter is the other half of the duo at Summits to Seas Photography and is a published underwater and landscape photographer with a passion for the underwater world. Based in Melbourne, Australia and with a long professional career as a senior executive in Local Government and the private sector, when he is not on a mountaintop or underwater, he also works professionally in his private consultancy business K2 Group, advising governments and the private sector on: government relations, investment attraction, property development, planning and sustainability.
Ocean 6|50
Speaker:
Shaff Naeem [Maldives] Primary Diver of Ocean650
Attempting to raise awareness with a record breaking dive. Shaff will drop 6 meters and continue for 50 hours. As an ex-military diver and dive trainer, Shaff’s passion is underwater photography and exploration which leads to a deep love and appreciation of the ocean.
Ben Reymenanats [Belgian] Dive Planner / Technical Diver of Ocean650
Listed as one of the world’s best technical divers and trainer, Ben will be on hand at the event guiding and monitoring the safety of the main diver and support divers.
In-Conversation with David Strike Session: Take Two with Jill Heinerth & Steve Lewis
Speakers:
– Jill Heinerth [Canada] Pioneer Technical Diver & Underwater Explorer and Filmaker
One of the world’s most accomplished and celebrated cave divers and underwater explorers, Jill Heinerth is a Pioneering technical diver and Award-winning filmmaker whose has been privileged to travel deep into the most exquisite and untouched corners of the earth on a life-long journey of discovery and adventure.
A role model whose achievements, writings and images have encouraged thousands to step out of their comfort zone, Jill Heinerth’s many accolades and Awards include induction into The Explorer’s Club of New York and the inaugural class of the Women Diver’s Hall of Fame; and being awarded the inaugural, Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, who later made her their First Explorer-in-Residence.
– Steve Lewis [Canada] Professional Technical Diver & Writer / Cave & Wreck Explorer
Born in the UK but Canadian by choice, Steve Lewis is a diver, writer, columnist, speaker and coach with an over-riding interest in diver safety. An early convert to technical diving as a valid tool for cave and wreck exploration, Steve is a recipient of the prestigious, ‘International Sheck Exley Award’ for Cave Diving Safety; a Staff Instructor and Member of the Training and Advisory Panel for TDI; Director of Diver Training for RAID, and a proud Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Moderator:
David Strike [Australia] ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer & Fellow of The Explorers Club
A former Instructor Trainer and Certifier with a background in Military, Commercial, Recreational and Technical Diving, David has authored several hundred dive-related articles. The ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer, he is a recipient of the ADEX Lifetime Achievement Award and a Fellow of The Explorers Club of New York.
ABOUT #APE MONTHLY VIRTUAL EVENT 2022
Connecting the global dive industry, blue economy sectors and its community all in the comforts of your own home!
ADEX Pixel 360° Virtual Expo 2022 is back with a monthly fringe festival by divers, for divers with exciting *virtually” interactive and engaging webinars lined up that aims to bring dive-minded divers together over a united cause – diving and the ocean!
Organised by the digital platform for ADEX Asia Dive Expo and ADEX Pixel Expo, #APE 360° Virtual Expo celebrates the diversity of the ocean and its diving landscape, with a series of events happening every month, to bring trending dialogue and deep-rooted tales on the pulse of diving, with inspirational quests and insightful stories!
Mark your calendars and join us every month on these special dates:
22/02/2022
03/03/2022
04/04/2022
05/05/2022
08/06/2022 (World Ocean Day)
07/07/2022
08/08/2022
09/09/2022
10/10/2022
11/11/2022
12/12/2022
6 exciting sessions every month will see speakers from various disciplines share their diving feats:
#1 Photography
Photography requires a keen eye for detail and a good set of photography equipment. Good photography requires patience. Experienced photographers and individuals alike come together, either in a panel format or a single presentation, to share their breathtaking shots in the deep blue. Marvel at their photographic feats every month and even pick up a photography secret or two!
#2 Regular Session
Every month, we’re joined by industry experts and game changers who actively immerse themselves into the exciting world of diving. Our speakers will put forward their unique perspectives and their personal anecdotes on the unpredictable dive industry as well as their favourite dive destinations. Get decked up for your next dive and come join us in these sessions happening every month — you never know what you might discover next!
#3 DiveTraining
The session will cover the vast world of diving, from essential skills and techniques to crash courses on dive safety to the challenging art of deep breathing. Joined by qualified dive masters, don’t miss out on learning from the pros! Regardless of your dive proficiency, this monthly session is great for refining your skills and picking up new diving tips and tricks along the way.
#4 Animal behaviour
Every month, ADEX Pixel invites a speaker to explore the fascinating kingdom of Animalia! Covering mating behaviours, migration patterns, and the many such peculiarities of animals, this session is a great informative introduction to the natural world. Whether you’re a student, a diver, or just an avid animal enthusiast, join us every month for an exciting session with the experts!
#5 BlueGreen360
The oceans have fallen prey to the talons of climate change and we’re doing our part in making a change. Happening every month, come hear about what ocean activists and industry players have to say about the current climate. The challenges faced by communities and the inventive efforts in place to alleviate the crisis are some of the concerning topics discussed during these sessions.
#6 In Conversation with David Strike
The charming David Strike graces us in this enthralling monthly series — In Conversation with David Strike. David invites to the session some of the diving world’s most distinguished individuals from all over the world. There’s never a dull moment with David and his guests as they embark on a compelling conversation surrounding their dive portfolio, that’s undoubtedly bursting at the seams.
ORGANISER
ABOUT UNDERWATER360°
Underwater360° (UW360) is the umbrella platform that represents every major pillar of diving across Asia and the world. Since 2010, the platform hopes to hurdle together over 25,000,000* divers community globally through curating content and services that offers ‘everything one needs to know about exploring the world of water. Gathering the dive community, together with the whole diving industry, underwater360 provides informative, up-to-date, exciting information, all of which is easy to digest on the go such as their three magazines titles, a massive dive expo and a lifestyle, infotainment, directory and networking hub called ‘Diveaholic by underwater360’ for all the underwater enthusiasts out there. For more information, please visit www.uw360.asia.
* Source PADI Global Certification & Membership Statistics 2017
ABOUT ADEX
More than just an annual dive show, ADEX Series is inspired by the past and aims to lead the present and impact the future. The Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) is the largest and longest-running dive consumer and trade show in Asia, celebrating its 25th year in 2019. ADEX is endorsed by major industry organizations such as the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) and China Underwater Association and has been recognized as “Best Exhibition Organiser 2018” by the Singapore Tourism Board. ADEX was also recently appointed by the United Nations and Asia-Pacific Diving communities as Sustainable Ocean Ambassador. Underwater360 group has managed the event since 2009, resulting in significant growth and establishing ADEX as a must-attend event for anyone interested or involved in the world of diving. ADEX 2019 will take place in Singapore in April; in Shanghai and Beijing in July; and in Mumbai, India, for the first time in October. For more information, please visit www.adex.asia
ABOUT ADEX PIXEL EXPO
“ADEX Pixel “Virtual” Expo is the product of COVID-19 pandemic and also the next stage for ADEX after 25 years. This platform will be the virtual/online arm to the existing ADEX series of shows as we hope to unite the industry as ‘One Industry. One Ocean. One Community’ and, also hopefully to be ‘The World’s First Digital Dive Show’!”
– John Thet, CEO of ADEX series of shows, Project Director of ADEX Pixel “Virtual” Expo, Publisher and Editorial Director of Asian Diver, Scuba Diver Australasia/OceanPlanet, Founder of Historical Diving Society Asia, and President of Magazine Publisher Association of Singapore [MPAS]
Connecting the global dive and marine conservation industry, blue economy sectors, and its community, ADEX PIXEL “Virtual” EXPO (#APE) brings together with the world’s best dive influencers, thought leaders, industry key players – speakers and exhibitors, NGOs/NPOs, social enterprises from the global landscape on ONE platform through new monthly contents that entertain, educate, and engage. #APE delivers informative contents, interviews, LIVE! webinars and podcast series, an expansive marketplace, community forum, a stunning image gallery showcasing 2,021 underwater images from all over the world, and more exciting elements – all in the comforts of your own home! For more information, please visit www.adex.asia
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#APE ADEX PIXEL EXPO 2022 OFFICIAL PARTNERS
