ADEX 2012
What: Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) is the largest dive exhibition held annually in Singapore
When: 13 to 15 April 2012 (Friday – Sunday)
Where: Hall A, Marina Bay Sands Expo Convention Centre
Why: MEGA savings on travel packages and FREE Dive Asia Now limited T-shirt with every purchase!
Website: http://www.uw3some.com/index.php?adex
The leading Dive Expo in Asia, ADEX will be celebrating its 18th birthday this year and is set to be bigger and better than ever before! The ADEX 2012 will be held in Singapore between 13 and 15 April 2012. Check out the hot deals for dive travels, dive equipment and courses at the event. Divers can also explore the latest diving hot spots around the world, the seasonal trends of the marine life, and underwater photography techniques from experts.
The TekDive Conference is one of ADEX’s biggest highlights. The event is the brainchild of ADEX and OZTeK, and focuses on the technical diving discipline. *Key speakers include Simon Mitchell, David Strike, Stuart Shaw, Jarrod Jablonski, Casey McKinlay, Dave Ross, Simon Pridmore, Ben Reymenants, Simon Liddard and John Lippman – some of the most well known leaders of the technical diving industry. Get your fix on everything you need to know about technical diving, and more!
The wide array of show zones is also something for you to look forward to. The Photo/Video Zone, Dive Travel & Resort Zone, Dive Equipment Zone, and Dive Education Zone allows visitors – trade and consumer alike – easy access to a wealth of information that only ADEX can offer.
Also, look to the Photo/Video Seminar Area for more great activities and exciting talks by dive ‘celebrities’. *Our line-up of speakers includes David Doubilet, Michael Aw, Stephen Frink, Leandro Blanco, Shawn Heinrichs, Mathieu Meur and Aaron Wong. They’ll be covering a wide range of topics about underwater photography and videography so don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with the pros.
Hyped up for ADEX 2012
- Celebrating the manta ray
- ADEX 2012 is dedicated to the manta ray! Meet and interact with conservation groups to learn more about these graceful creatures and the issues that threaten their existence, and find out how you can do your part to help. Also, exhibitors who dress their booth up according to the manta ray theme stand a chance to win fantastic prizes!
- Even more booths
- You know what they say: the more, the merrier. So if you’re a visitor, this means more variety! For trade, this means you should waste no more time waiting and join in the merrymaking! More than 70 percent of booths have been booked, so call “dibs” on your space today to avoid disappointment!
- The ADEX Trade Networking Room
- An event like ADEX brings about countless opportunities to mix and mingle with those in the industry. The Trade Networking Room serves as an outlet for you to network and build up your contacts.
- The longest running dive show in Asia, ADEX is organised by underwater3some (Scuba Diver AustralAsia + ADEX + Asian Diver), and its official publication is Asian Diver. It is the only event to be endorsed by major organisations in the industry, such as DEMA, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF). ADEX is also a member of Beyond Ocean Network (BON), whose event partners include DEEP Indonesia, MIDE and TDEX.
ADEX Event Stats
- ADEX 2010 drew more than 21,200 participants from 49 countries – more than triple of 2009′s number.
- More than 100 exhibitors representing various dive entities from across the industry.
- Scuba tryout in ADEX for newbies in a special tank with glass windows.
ADEX 2012 is an event not to be missed by divers!
Dive Asia @ ADEX 2012
Dive Asia Now! will be participating in ADEX 2012 offering dive packages to over 40 destinations in Asia at the most attractive price range. Dive Asia Now will also be showcasing the group trips planned out for 2012/2013 dive season so that divers can plan early and avoid the hiking of the airfares nearer to trip dates.
