The way forward for dive journey

Jean-Claude Monachon has been a number one gentle within the dive trade for many years, and he’ll be on the Inspiration Stage at September’s GO Diving Show speaking about the way forward for dive journey.

JC started his underwater journey in 1974 at age 14. His ardour for diving led him to turn out to be knowledgeable after 12 years. In 1986, JC left his company job in Switzerland to pursue his dream of working as a diving skilled within the Maldives. This resolution reworked his life and the lives of many others.

After rising to CEO inside a distinguished diving group, JC drove change by transitioning the trade to digital programmes. His management revolutionized diving training at SSI – Scuba Schools International. Fluent in 5 languages, JC’s worldwide enterprise growth experience enabled him to determine market wants and launch revolutionary programmes such because the profitable Mermaid Programme.

With a perception in taking motion quite than remaining idle, JC emphasizes imperfect progress. He focuses on social media advertising and marketing and has carried out over 2,400 webinars in 5 languages over the previous 4 years. JC goals to enhance advertising and marketing methods organically, staying linked to native communities and markets.

JC, now a self-proclaimed Chief Executive Human, combines the ability of AI along with his social media advertising and marketing training. He is devoted to rejuvenating the diving trade by selling sustainability and marine ecology. Diving encompasses relationships, well being, and wealth, guaranteeing a promising future. With JC on the forefront, the trade is poised for a affluent period of ecological consciousness and sustainable development.

The Future of Dive Travel: Discovering the Right Dive, Anywhere within the World

With 1000’s of dive locations obtainable worldwide, discovering the suitable dive expertise will be overwhelming. This presentation examines how divers are more and more utilizing expertise to look, evaluate, and e-book dive experiences primarily based on dive websites, marine life, circumstances, locations, certifications, pursuits, and extra.

Powered by one of many world’s largest collections of dive knowledge – over 18.5 million logged dives and 11,000-plus dive websites – trendy platforms are serving to divers make better-informed selections whereas connecting them with experiences that match their passions. Join JC for an exploration of how knowledge and expertise are shaping the way forward for dive journey.

GO Diving Show ANZ 2026

The GO Diving Show ANZ, now in its third yr, returns to the Sydney Showground on 5-6 September and guarantees a wealthy smorgasbord of world-class audio system, inspirational exhibitors and entertaining actions – whether or not you’re a novice diver, an skilled leisure diver or a hardcore techie, there’s something for everybody. And with youngsters below 16 going free, it’s the excellent weekend of water-related enjoyable for the entire household.

Central to proceedings is the Main Stage, full with large video wall. Headlining the Main Stage is industrial diver – and the inspiration for Hollywood film Last Breath – Chris Lemons, whose wonderful story of survival after being stranded on the underside of the North Sea in 100m has nonetheless left the specialists baffled. You may need seen the film and the documentary of the identical identify, however listening to from the person himself is solely unmissable.

Chris is joined on the Main Stage by acclaimed technical diver, underwater photographer and wreck hunter Pete Mesley, marine biologist, award-winning writer and documentary film-maker Sheree Marris, underwater photographer and conservationist Ross Long, and the intrepid crew from Shipwreck Hunters Australia, who will likely be taking us behind the scenes of the favored TV sequence.

As nicely because the star-studded Main Stage, there are additionally three devoted secondary phases – Photo Stage, Tech Stage, and Inspiration Stage – boasting a cracking roster of presenters, together with underwater photographers Vanessa Mignon, Michael Aw and Brett Lobwein, technical divers Mark Tozer, Yana Stashkevich and John Kendall, and lots of extra. Be educated, entertained and impressed by this legendary line-up.

The GO Diving Show is not only a sequence of phases internet hosting fabulous talks, there are additionally a host of interactive options to go well with younger and previous, and with a few of them, you don’t even should be a diver to take pleasure in them!

There are two improbable VR diving experiences – discover inside Mount Gambier’s iconic Tank Cave, in a stunningly lifelike three- to five-minute ‘fly-through’ of a reconstructed part of the cave, and enterprise into 70m-plus off Sweden to go to the historic Mars shipwreck, which is astonishingly well-preserved after a number of hundred years underwater.

The Royal Australian Navy are becoming a member of the present this yr, providing an immersive look into the elite world of maritime defence. They will likely be bringing alongside a group of cutting-edge gear for a very interactive show. From superior tactical diving rigs and high-tech rebreathers to the most recent in underwater surveillance and clearance diving gear, this can be a uncommon alternative to get hand’s-on with the tech that powers the nation’s naval operations. Whether you’re a gear fanatic or interested in a profession beneath the waves, come meet the specialists and discover the package that defines naval excellence.

After an incredible reception final yr, the Historical Diving Society are returning, showcasing the fascinating historical past of diving via a devoted show celebrating how underwater exploration has developed. Visitors can anticipate to see examples of traditional diving gear, together with conventional hard-hat gear, alongside knowledgeable insights into the methods, expertise and tales that formed the early days of the game. Run by passionate volunteers, the show gives an in-depth take a look at diving heritage and is a must-see for anybody concerned with how trendy scuba diving got here to be.

Discover the unimaginable world of marine conservation with ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia). Dedicated to the safety and welfare of whales, dolphins, seals, and dugongs, don’t miss their marine rescue demonstrations, the place you’ll get a front-row seat to the specialised methods and gear used to avoid wasting stranded or injured marine giants. Whether you’re a passionate ocean advocate or a curious diver, come learn the way this devoted crew of volunteers operates and discover out how one can assist defend our treasured marine mammals. Witness the rescue mission first-hand!

If you need to truly ‘get wet’ for actual, there are two swimming pools proper within the corridor – one is devoted to newbies taking their first tentative fin-steps into the world of diving with an entry-level trydive, whereas the opposite is dedicated to certified divers to who to strive one thing new – particularly closed-circuit rebreathers. You can e-book your slots with SDI here.

And in fact, on the coronary heart of the present, surrounding the phases and options will likely be a broad vary of exhibitors, from vacationer boards and tour operators to resorts, liveaboards, coaching businesses, retailers, producers, and conservation organisations. This sensational array of all-things-diving supplies the proper excuse to scout your subsequent vacation vacation spot, plan your subsequent certification course, take pleasure in a bit of retail remedy on some shiny new package, and discover out the most recent efforts to guard our watery planet.

Special Screening of ‘Ocean’

Join Save Our Marine Life (SOML) for a particular screening of gorgeous documentary Ocean throughout a breakout session on Saturday 5 September at 2pm.

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Ocean is a panoramic cinematic journey beneath the waves, celebrating the sweetness and surprise of our blue planet whereas sharing an inspiring message of hope – if we give the ocean the area to get well, it may possibly bounce again sooner than we ever imagined.

Following the screening, be part of a energetic dialogue exploring the movie’s key themes, the position of marine sanctuaries in restoring ocean well being, and the way Australia’s diving group will help form the way forward for marine safety. Whether you’re a leisure diver, dive operator, teacher, underwater photographer or ocean fanatic, that is your probability to attach with fellow ocean lovers, share concepts, and be a part of a rising motion to guard the reefs, marine life and wild locations that make Australia one of many world’s best diving locations.

Get your GO Diving Show tickets now!

Tickets for the GO Diving Show ANZ are on sale now – advance day tickets are $12 as a substitute of the on-the-door worth of $15, however the first 1,000 tickets are 2-for-1 with code TWO4ONE, making it unimaginable worth for cash, so get your skates on and e-book now. Kids 16 and below get in without cost, making it the proper household time out. There is loads of parking on-site and the venue is straightforward to get to with loads of transport choices, so get the dates in your diary now and put together for an epic weekend celebrating all types of diving.