India’s First International Dive Expo Adex India

by Shrutee K/DNS

Mumbai, October 4th : India’s First ever International Dive Expo, Adex India – Mumbai Dive Show Ocean Festival The day one event wowed everyone. The expo, which has a committed focus on consumers, was held on October 4th at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, and gave the visitors a chance to discover diving by showcasing domestic and international diving institutions, the world’s top brands of diving gears and equipments. The expo also had representatives from the global top resorts for diving, liveaboards and much more. 

ADEX Asia Dive Expo believes in convening the various industry sectors, thought leaders, key decision makers and communities from the world of diving, marine and ocean conservation on a single platform. 

More than a dive show and an international hub since its beginning in Singapore to all ocean lovers, diving enthusiasts, diving and travel businesses for more than 25 years, ADEX have progressively expanded its reach from its maiden show in Greater China nine years ago to its current embarkation into the incredible India.  Actress and Diving enthusiast Parineeti, was chosen as the brand ambassador of the Adex India – Mumbai Dive Show Ocean Festival due to her passion for diving and her love for travelling around the world to various exciting diving destinations. A huge supporter of the sport, Parineeti, said “Diving is not only my passion but also a recreation which motivates me. I welcome the Adex family to Mumbai for bringing this diving festival. There are a lot of avid divers in this city who would like to know more about this sport. It is my absolute delight to lend my support to the team” about her association. 

The festival features a host of highlights including :

Industry experts Prahlad Kakkar, Mitali Dutt Kakkar - Co-founderReefwatch Marine Conservation, Anees Adenwala - Director&Partner at Orca Dive Club, Ahmed Gabr & Faisal Hassan (Guiness World Record Holders) Rob Patridge – Master Instructor, Major Vivek Jacob – Disabled Dive Instructor will be speaking at the expo 

Dynamic Panel Discussion by Elsie Grabriel, Conservationist which will include Robert from PADI, Actress Raveena Tandon, Alesandro Guialani – Italian CEO and World Diver 

A Plastic-Initiative will be conducted by environmental activists Afroz Shah and Shaahina Ali 

Guest can enjoy a UW Photography session by Mohamed Seeneen 

Key Note speech at opening ceremony by Prahlad Kakkar 

Endorsed and supported by the international tourism boards; Philippines Tourism Promotion Board, Wonderful Indonesia, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Lakshwadeep Tourism, they will be present at the expo offering exciting deals and discounts! 

“India’s travel, sports and diving community involves not just the consumers, but those brands that are committed to building the scene. Adex India – Mumbai Dive Show Ocean Festival on 4th to 6th October combines consumer voice with brand presence under one roof with the aim of growing this community further. From our complimentary Try Dive Sessions to the noteworthy speakers, and a sampling of some of the latest in diving gear, consumers and travel enthusiasts have much to look forward,” says Kapil Malhotra, Director Events Solution. 

The main attraction of the festival was the FREE Try-Dive Sessions. This allowed the attendees to get a feel of diving with the gear in an inflatable pool in the event. 

With the latest diving equipment and destinations from the biggest brands under one roof, the key speeches from the industries finest and a chance to meet our superstar and brand ambassador – Parineeti, Adex India Ocean Festival is the one-stop destination for enthusiasts. With reputed brands like PADI, Scuba Pro, and SSI amongst others finding prominence at the event, Adex India – Mumbai Dive Show Ocean Festival promises the best the industry has to offer. https://adex.asia/india/