DIVE LOG AUSTRALASIA FEB 2025 ISSUE 410

ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 Teams Up with Ocean Lovers Festival for The Ultimate Ocean Celebration ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 , the exciting culmina tion of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX)and OZTek Ad vanced Diving Conference, is partnering with the Ocean Lovers Festival to create the ultimate cel ebration of ocean exploration and conservation. Scheduled for March 15-16, 2025 , at the Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre , This combined event aims to unite divers, marine advocates, ocean enthusiasts, conservationists, and the general public on a platform focused on celebra ting and protecting the ocean. The Ocean Lovers Festival , Australia’s largest an nual event dedicated to ocean science, art, and community, will expand city-wide in March 2025, with events across Sydney, including Darling Harbour. Known for blend ing ideas, art, music, and environmental action, the festival highlights the latest innovations, science, and creative efforts to protect our oceans. Since 2019, the Ocean Lovers Festival has reached over 100,000 visitors, a media audience of 34 million,

and 8 million on social media, engaging 5,000 stu dents and supporting 12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2025, with the support of ADEX OZTek Australia 2025 , the festival is set to grow further with projected audiences of 100,000 visitors, 150,000 website visits, 8 million social media views and 25 million editorial views. Attendees can look forward to art installations, live music, keynote talks, interactive booths, and hands on workshops showcasing the latest in dive technol ogy, marinesustainability, and ocean protection. This collaboration combines the diving industry’s ex pertise with the wide-reaching and community-fo cused approach of the Ocean Lovers Festival, creating a platform to celebrate the ocean and en courage active involvement in its preservation. Event Details: Date: March 15-16, 2025 Venue: Sydney International Convention and Ex hibition Centre For more information, visit www.adex.asia and www.oceanloversfestival.com.

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DIVE LOG Australasia #410 February 25