"I'd like to pass on a big 'Thank you' to the Event Organiser for putting on another world-class dive exhibition."
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OZTek Conference 15/16 March, 2025
Focused on the latest developments in diving and the technology used by underwater explorers in their bid to unlock the ocean's secrets, the OZTek Advanced Diving Conference has become interchangeable with diving excitement and adventure.
Reading like the Who's Who of modern diving exploration, previous OZTek Advanced Diving Conference presenters have included the world's most skilled divers; many of whom hold world records for open ocean depth or distance penetration into caves. Previous presenters include names like Dr Ann Kristovitch, Jim Bowden, Brett Gilliam, Nuno Gomes and John Bennett;
- Cave Diving Explorers, Jarrod Jablonski, Brian Kakuk, Olivier Isler, Dr Richard Harris, Bill Stone, Craig Challen, Casey McKinlay, Lamar Hires, Martyn Farr, Rick Stanton, Cristina Xenato, Jill Heinerth, Maria Bollerup, Rannva Joermundsson, Nathalie Lasselin, Ryan Kaczkowski, Josh Richards, Stephen Fordyce, Tom Crisp and Deborah Johnson;
- Deep Wreck Exploration Divers, Richie Kohler, John Chatterton, Gary Gentile, Richard Lundgren, Trevor Jackson, Leigh Bishop, Carl Spencer, Rod Macdonald, Barry McGill, Kieren Hosty, James Hunter, Mark Spencer, Dr Matt Carter,
- Famed Underwater film-makers like Andrew Wight, Jon Shaw, Becky Kagan Schott, Nays Baghai, Nathalie Lasselin, Laurent Ballesta, Richard Fitzpatrick and Anthony Gordon ;
- Rebreather Divers of the calibre of Becky Kagan Schott, Kevin Gurr, Richard Pyle, Joe Dituri, Mark Caney, Jill Heinerth and Martin Parker;
- Diving Authorities such as Dr Drew Richardson, Michael Menduno, Karl Shreeves, Grant W. Graves, Prof. Dr. Murat Egi, Dr Walter Starck, Paul Toomer, Des Williams, Richard Taylor and Dr Dawn Kernagis;
- Diving Medicine and Physiology experts that include Professor Simon Mitchell, Dr David Doolette, John Lippmann, Aren Leisham, Jean-Pierre (JP) Imbert Xavier Vrijdag and Dr Andrew Fock
OZTek Advanced Diving Conference was last celebrated in 2022.
Established in 1999 as The Australian Diving Technologies Conference & Rebreather Forum, OZTek has rapidly evolved, gaining in stature and international recognition to become one of the leading events of its type held anywhere in the world. Focused on the latest developments in diving and the technology used by underwater explorers in their bid to unlock the ocean's secrets. Today OZTek Advanced Diving Conference has become synonymous with diving excitement and adventure.
Building on the success of the previous events, the OZTek'25 Advanced Diving Conference will, as expected, feature an international cast of presenters - each an acknowledged expert in their respective field of diving expertise. Our brief? To inspire, enthral, educate and entertain.
Aimed at every diver - regardless of experience level - whose thirst for knowledge and better understanding of diving is matched only by their spirit of adventure, the OZTek'25 Advanced Diving Conference offers an inspirational voyage of discovery into all of diving's future possibilities.
The Presenters
OZTek Advanced Diving Conference is known for bringing you speakers never before heard in Australia. As we compile the 2025 line up, please take a look at the incredible line up of 2022 speakers in order to understand the calibre of presentations. Discover the latest expedition exploits, the recent wreck discoveries, the best imagery and the latest technology. Our 2025 personalities will be announced nearer the event.
The Venue
OZTek Advanced Diving Conference is known for the new and exciting. Discover the delights of Sydney ICC on 15/16 March, 2025. Make it a little holiday, visit family of friends and maybe even organise some diving.
The MCs
Our fabulous Advanced Diving Conference MCs, keeping the peace and flow of the weekend's presentations. To be announced nearer the event.
Read about the MCs (to come)
The Program
The OZTek Advanced Diving Conference presenter schedule.
Not sure what to expect? Take a peek at the 2022 Program to give you an idea of what to expect ...
OZTek Photo Gallery & Competition Results
Every OZTek has hosted an underwater photo competition and the rewards are some truly spectacular images. Watch this space along with the Facebook page or this website for details on the 2025 Underwater Photographic Competition details.
Click here to see previous winners.
