For the 2nd time around, the Australia International Dive Expo 2015 or AIDE 2015 is coming back again to Sydney and be it diving tours, latest dive equipment, gadgets, and diving holiday packages, divers and non-divers are invited to come along to this annual dive expo to learn about the fascinating world of diving.
AIDE 2015 is scheduled from 12-13 September at Moore Park’s Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney and the second installment of the Dive Expo promises to be bigger and better this year with more than 50 exhibitors showcasing and sharing their passion for the sport with the growing Australian dive community.
Australia International Dive Expo AIDE
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| AIDE 2015 in Sydney |
At the dive trade show, visitors can expect to receive expert tips and advice of the sport, learn about new and existing dive destinations, hear about ongoing trends in the diving world and also check out the latest diving gears and gadgets available.
New to the expo is the opportunity for non-divers to sample the sport along with other newbies at the on-site pool.
New to the expo is the opportunity for non-divers to sample the sport along with other newbies at the on-site pool.
For the try-outs, participants would get an introduction to freediving on how to learn to hold your breath and scuba diving on the basic dive equipment required before getting geared up to experience a shallow introductory dive themselves.
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| The Australia International Dive Expo 2015 |
Other highlights at AIDE 2015 include;
• A stunning photographic and video presentation of the marine world
• A line up of speakers and talents from the diving space
• A children’s corner with various educational games and activities
• A series of prizes valued at more than AUD$12,000 including dive holidays, dive equipment, subscriptions and more to be won each day.
Exhibitors and speakers for AIDE 2015 will include dive agencies, tourism boards, dive resorts, dive operators, gear and equipment providers, marine conservationists, underwater photographers, free-divers and many more.
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| Matthew Smith, speaker at AIDE 2015 |
AIDE 2015 Speakers
• George Manolis will be discussing how the industry can sell the adventure of diving better and be more profitable
• Adam Stern, a free diver who also be doing a live demonstration at the onsite pool
• Scott Portelli will be talking about photography in Antarctica
• Johan Boshoff, who will share his love for adventure diving
• Professor DR Michael Bennett, who will be talking about the retrieval and treatment of diving injuries
• Juliette Myers will talk on the insight of Wakatobi’s 20 years voyage
• Phil Enright, Albert Li, and Lucas Handley, all of whom will touch on social and ecological responsibility
• Linda Cash will inspire visitors with Christmas Island’s impressive natural wonder
• Debbie Ferguson will talk about diving with whale sharks and Ningaloo Reef
• Heather Sutton, who will share tips on underwater photography for beginners)
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| Freediving, one of the topics at AIDE 2015 |
Finally, Australian tour providers interested in including more dive packages in their portfolio of products will also have the opportunity to network with suppliers through a dedicated B2B (Business to Business) session on Friday 11 September 2015 from 5pm to 7pm.
Australian International Dive Expo
Date: 12 & 13 September 2015
Venue: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney
For more information on AIDE 2015
Email: info@australiadiveexpo.com
Visit: www.australiadiveexpo.com
Conclusion
For scuba divers, this is probably the best time to get to know more about this sport and if you are a beginner, this would be a great place to learn about the many wonders of diving here at the Australia International Dive Expo AIDE 2015. See you there!