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OMG! Only 30 Sleeps to go! OZTek Advanced Dive Conference 2022

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2 years ago

August 26, 2022

InDEPTH

Oct 1-2, 2022 at the MCEC Melbourne

PRESS RELEASE

It’ll be here FAST … the first Australian Dive Event in 3 years!!! Unbelievable. And the line up is impressive; both for speakers in the OZTek Advanced Conference, as well as the workshops, exhibitors, and specialists at the OZDIve Show. The 2022 OZTek Conference Schedule is now live! See: OZTek schedule. Bookmark the page; it may change a little as we close in on the conference.
It’s a truly unique event, destined specifically for divers of ANY level (even those who are ‘thinking about it!)

The 2022 Presenters – and their incredible topics can be found Here.

More topic details listed on their individual bio pages.

OZTek introduces two new speaker additions: Bobby Chacon, FBI Dive Team Founder will be doing two talks. First: About the creation of this (not-well-known) specialised unit, why it is necessary, the training required for the FBI Diving agents, the technology they use. It’s a fascinating look into this little known world and the first time Chacon has ever spoken to a dive forum.

His second talk is about the actual real life Crime scenes they have had to navigate, including notable dive operations such as the TWA Flight 800 (1996), Space Shuttle Columbia (2003), Laci Peterson (2003), and the Minneapolis Bridge collapse (2007).

Another new face is Richard Fitzpatrick ACS – an Emmy awarded cinematographer and Research Fellow at James Cook University specialising in sharks. Richard, a rebreather convert, will be providing equipment and stories behind the lens whilst filming for Attenborough, Nat Geo, and Discovery specials – including his numerous visits to the ER! Richard’s second topic is about his shark tagging and mapping research, including a scientific response to shark bites!

The 2022 OZTek Conference Schedule is being released on Sept 1. Remember to check the website for details https://oztek.com.au

Grab your tickets fast: OZDiveShow.com.au/Tickets

OZDive Show – showcasing new equipment, new technologies, new destinations, travel, training, photography, apparel, and some extra special events you might not expect.

For all exhibitors check: OZDiveShow.com.au

Photography workshops (free with General OZDive Show entry ticket)

Vanessa Torres-Macho – teaching Freediving Photography tips & tricks
Matty Smith – UK Photographer of the Year, Matty will be providing insights into his specialty of over/under photography
Matt Krumins – photo workshop with a particular emphasis on black & white photography
Pete Mesley – NZ wreck and big animal photographer – Pete’s workshop will be on getting your lighting right underwater

Watch the websites for workshop events to register –

So much diving – under one roof!

This is an Australian Dive Show: Recreational, Advanced, Free, and Beginning..

Want to hear more? Listen to Sue Crowe on the ScubaGoat Podcast

Further information, subscribe to our newsletter or tune in to the OZDive Podcast for up-to-date announcements on tickets, competitions, speakers, and workshops.

The OZDive Show & OZTek Advanced Diving Conference ’22 will be held at the Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre (Jeff’s Shed) on October 1-2, 2022.
The very start of the Australian diving season.

Get ready for action…

Websites: OZTek.com.au & OZDiveShow.com.au or Facebook / Instagram & Twitter