The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is the country’s largest platform that has been catering to the diving community since 2019, mobilizing industry experts, stakeholders, and dive enthusiasts in one communal space to foster collaborations, innovative ideas, sustainable solutions, and economic opportunities. Organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), PHIDEX offers expansive networking prospects for decision-makers, communities, and individuals with a passion for all things diving.
February 23, 2024 (Friday)
| 11:00AM - 11:25AM |
Mares Horizon SCR "A unique tool for the passionate and committed diver" Gordos Gojunco |
| 11:25AM - 11:50AM |
Ocean Solutions for Communities, by Communities Antoinette Taus |
| 11:50AM - 12:15PM |
Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines, Amazing biodiversity, a PADI AWARE Project Magnus Nielsen |
| 02:30PM - 04:00PM |
OPENING CEREMONY |
| 04:00PM - 04:25PM |
Deep Diving around Malapascua - and why we choose to use rebreathers Matt Reed Evolution Dive Resort |
| 04:25PM - 04:50PM |
A Diver's Journey from Zero to Hero Ivan Guzman Garmin Philippines |
| 04:50PM - 05:15PM |
The Ocean and Finding the Path to Living My Best Life Oshim Somers |
| 05:15PM - 05:30PM |
Four Pillars of SDI Phil Jennings SDI/TDI |
| 05:30PM - 05:55PM |
Underwater Performance (Facial expressions, poses, and uses underwater props) Ko Song Mi |
| 05:55PM - 06:40PM |
Panel Discussion 1: Freediving Speakers: Ploy Scott, Rolly Ben, Valerie Bautistsa Moderator: Will Devaughn |
| 06:40PM - 07:00PM |
Raffle/ Happy Hour / End of Conference |
Updated as of 22th February 2024
February 24, 2024 (Saturday)
| 11:00AM - 11:10AM | Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2 |
| 11:10AM - 11:35AM |
Freediving and Sustainable Marine Tourism Robert Suntay |
| 11:35AM - 12:00PM |
Saving The Ocean Through Art AG Saño |
| 12:00PM - 12:45PM |
BREAK |
| 12:45PM - 01:10PM |
Freediving: Passion to Profession Valerie Bautista |
| 01:10PM - 01:35PM |
Diving the 7 Seas Vannesa Vergara |
| 01:35PM - 02:00PM |
The Most Common Diving Injuries Romir Aglugub DAN |
| 02:00PM - 02:25PM |
Diving and Attractions of Palau Andrew Lok |
| 02:25PM - 02:50PM |
Videography 101 Boogs Rosales |
| 02:50PM - 03:15PM |
Shark's Conservation Margaux Le Brun |
| 03:15PM - 03:40PM |
Into the Light : The Dance of Ambient and Artificial Light in Underwater Photography Peter Marshall and Anita Verde |
| 03:40PM - 04:05PM |
BELOW with National Geographic Photographers David Doubilet and Jen Hayes David Doubilet Jennifer Hayes |
| 04:05PM - 04:30PM |
Ecology in the Mesophotic Thomas Pavy |
| 04:30PM - 04:55PM |
The Rescue Course Makes Better Divers Richard Kirkman SDI/TDI |
| 04:55PM - 05:20PM |
Philippines Big Five Scott Tuason |
| 05:20PM - 05:45PM |
Philippine Launch of AOI UH-GPx Gopro Housing Tofer Morales Scuba Studio |
| 05:45PM - 06:10PM |
Access Oceans Bo Mancao |
| 06:10PM -06:55PM |
Panel Discussion 2: Blue Ocean Speakers: Oshim Somers, AG Saño, Angelique Songco, and Thomas Pavy Moderator: Erika Kristensen |
| 07:00PM |
Raffle/ Happy Hour / End of Conference PHIDEX Networking Night |
Meeting Rooms Programme
| HIDALGO & LUNA | |
|---|---|
| 01:00PM - 05:00PM | PHIDEX Dive TRAVEX B2B Meetings |
| JOYA | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Garmin Philippines Product Presentation |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Aquaventure Whitetip Dive Supply Product Presentation |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Pacifica Dive Cebu Product Presentation |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Gull Product Presentation |
| 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Splashwater Imaging Product Presentation |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Scuba Studio Product Presentation |
| 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Squires Sports Phililippines Product Presentation |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM |
Central Luzon Dive Product Presentation and Updates Ms. Winabelle Magsino Dive Focal Person, DOT Region 3 Mr. Juanito ""Yuan"" Soriano OIC, Camayan Divers |
| 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM |
DOT Regional Office IV-B MIMAROPA Presentation Ms Krystal Villanada PASu of Apo Reef |
| 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
Scuba Diving in Batanes Mr. Douglas Rutherford Owner/Manager, Dive Batanes |
| 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM |
The Road to Limitless Underwater Adventures in Region 10 Regional Director May Unchuan The Road to Limitless Underwater Adventures in Region 10 |
| 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
Garmin Philippines Production Presentation Ms. Mary Dorothy C. Jarantilla Marketing Manager |
Updated as of 22th February 2024
February 25, 2024 (Sunday)
| 11:00AM - 11:10AM | Recap of Day 2 and Overview of Day 3 |
| 11:10AM - 11:35AM |
Freediving as a Sport and the State of Competitive Freediving in the Philippines Rolly Ben AIDA PH |
| 11:35AM - 12:00PM |
2024 Update on SSI Products, Services and Procedures George Wegmann SSI |
| 12:00PM - 12:40PM |
BREAK |
| 12:40PM - 01:05PM |
Diver Education James Omac |
| 01:05PM - 01:30PM |
Discover Romblon's Breathtaking Underwater World Jim Chen |
| 01:30PM - 01:55PM |
Shark-Human Interactions Margaux Le Brun |
| 01:55PM - 02:20PM |
Davao Gulf Divers Marine Park Inigo Taojo Davao Gulf Divers |
| 02:20PM - 02:45PM |
Applying the Benefits of Freediving Into Your Everyday Life Ploy Scott |
| 02:45PM - 03:10PM |
Zero Viz – Conquering the Horror Alex Santos Philtech |
| 03:10PM - 03:35PM |
Where the Fun Begins Angelique Songco |
| 03:35PM - 04:00PM |
Gombessa Expeditions: The Golden Horseshoe and Other Sea Mysteries Laurent Ballesta |
| 04:00PM - 04:25PM |
Underwater Wildlife Photography: Capturing Nature's Beauty and Documenting The Threats of our Oceans Pietro Formis |
| 04:25PM - 04:50PM |
Breathing Air Quality, Does It Matter? Torben Bohn Pacifica Dive |
| 04:50PM - 05:15PM |
Unique Encounters in Bonfire & Blackwater Dives Ram Yoro |
| 05:15PM - 05:40PM |
My Journey as an “Awra” (Recreational) Freediver to a Freediving Athlete Belle Brillantes AIDA |
| 05:40PM - 06:05PM |
Unity is Strength, Teaming up as Underwater Photographers Couple Pietro Formis Ilaria Mariagiulia Rizzuto |
| 06:05PM - 06:20PM |
Mabuhay Miles - Frequent Flyer Program Nina De Torres Philippine Airlines |
| 06:20PM - 07:05PM |
Panel Discussion 3: Underwater Photography Speakers: Ram Yoro, Scott Tuason, Pietro Formis, Peter Marshall and Anita Verde, Laurent Ballesta Moderator: Bo Mancao |
| 07:05PM - 08:00PM |
Raffle/ Happy Hour / End of Conference |
Meeting Rooms Programme
| HIDALGO & LUNA | |
|---|---|
| 01:00PM - 05:00PM | PHIDEX Dive TRAVEX B2B Meetings |
| JOYA | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Movie Screening Title: Limitness In The Aquasphere (Movie is 60 mins) |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
DIVE BICOL: "Explore New Depths, Explore Endless Wonders" Regional Director Herbie A. Aguas |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | DOT Regional Office VIII Presentation |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM |
Dive Raid Philippines Members' Meeting James Omac Regional Manager |
| 01:40 PM - 02:10 PM |
DIVE7: Inclusive Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism Director Judilyn Quiachon Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Resource Generation |
| 02:40 PM - 03:20 PM |
SSI Product Presentation George Wegmann General Manager |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 03:20 PM - 04:00 PM |
SDI/TDI Members Update Philip Jennings Regional Manager - Philippines |
Updated as of 22th February 2024
