"OZTek is looked upon as something very special and the place to be and rub shoulders and share adventures with other divers around the world. This is now the best conference for diving on earth and the only one of its kind."
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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 synonymous 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. Current and 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 and Jill Heinerth;
- Deep Wreck Exploration Divers, Richie Kohler, John Chatterton, Gary Gentile, Richard Lundgren, Trevor Jackson, Leigh Bishop, Carl Spencer, Rod Macdonald, Barry McGill, and Mark Spencer;
- Famed Underwater film-makers like Andrew Wight and Jon Shaw;
- Rebreather Divers of the caliber of Becky Kagan Schott, Kevin Gurr, Richard Pyle, Joe Dituri, Mark Caney, and Martin Parker;
- Diving Authorities such as Dr Drew Richardson, Michael Menduno, Karl Shreeves, Grant W. Graves, Prof. Dr. Murat Egi and Dr Walter Starck;
- Diving Medicine and Physiology experts that include Professor Simon Mitchell, Dr David Doolette, John Lippmann 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 ten events, the OZTek'22 Advanced Diving Conference will, again, 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'22 Advanced Diving Conference offered another inspirational voyage of discovery into all of diving's future possibilities.
The Presenters
OZTek Advanced Diving Conference is known for the new and exciting. Discover the latest expedition exploits, the recent wreck discoveries, the best imagery and the latest technology. The 2022 personalities will be announced nearer the event.
The Venue
OZTek Advanced Diving Conference is known for the new and exciting. Discover the delights of Melbourne ... Oct 1-2, 2022 is a long weekend for QLD, ACT, NSW and SA (not VIC, TAS, NT or WA) - perfect if you want an extra day or so to explore. Make it a little holiday 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.
The Program
The OZTek Advanced Diving Conference presenter schedule.
Details of the 2022 Program are now available ...
OZTek Photo Gallery & Competition Results
Every OZTek has hosted an underwater photo competition and the rewards are some truly spectacular images. Watch the Facebook page or this website for details on the 2022 Underwater Photographic Competition details.
Click here to see previous winners.
