Singapore, May 25, 2024 – For the first time in its 30-year history, Asia’s largest and longest- running dive exhibition, Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), is expanding into Japan with Asia Dive Expo Japan (ADEJ). The event will take place from October 25-27, 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight, celebrating the ocean, diving, and marine conservation.

ADEX, founded in 1995, has become a globally recognized event, dedicated to addressing vital marine issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, and marine biodiversity. Spearheaded by Underwater360 and co-hosted by The Asahi Shimbun, ADEJ 2024 aims to grow the diving community and spread ocean awareness in Japan.

Expert Talks, Panels, and Exhibitors

ADEJ 2024 will showcase an incredible lineup of international and Japanese speakers from various fields, including imaging, film, conservation, and education. Featured international speakers include Leslie Leaney (USA) ADEX Ambassador for Diving History, Hidy Yu (Hong Kong) Founder of Bling Bling Ocean Foundation and ADEX Ambassador for Ghost Net Hunter, Aaron Wong (Singapore) ADEX Ambassador for Photography, Note Panayanggool (Thailand) Artist and Environmentalist, Olga Belka (Russia) Ocean Artist, and John Thet (Ocean Citizen) Founder of Underwater360, Historical Diving Society Asia and Ocean Citizen. Japanese speakers include Keigo Kawamura, Yoshi Hirata, Kyu Furumi, Nagaaki Sato, Ikuko Sakai, Yuta Shigeno, Itaru Takaku, Kirin Sekito, Erika Miura, Tomoka Fukuda, Ayano Suzuki, Miyako Suzuki, Tomoko Suzuki, Hiroyuki Tomura, Hiroshi Sato, Manami Azuma, Ryota Nakajima, Kazushige Horiguchi, and Tomoyuki Yamamoto.

The panel discussions at ADEJ 2024 will explore a range of essential topics, including the evolution of diving styles, the role of women divers in the industry, strategies for preserving the ocean for future generations, and expert advice on underwater film and photography.

The event will also feature many exhibitors showcasing the latest dive gear, technology, and travel opportunities. Participants include SSI, Marelux, PADI, the Handicapped Scuba Association, alongside dive centers, liveaboards, and equipment manufacturers, among many others. Additionally, tourist boards from diving destinations such as Palau and Thailand will promote their stunning underwater landscapes.

In celebration of ADEJ 2024’s Japanese debut, Scuba Diver Passport Issue No. 130 will be printed in both English and Japanese, ensuring that attendees can engage with the publication in their preferred language.

An Opportunity for the Diving Community

“ADEX's strength is in educating and raising awareness for the ocean and the diving community,” said John Thet, CEO of ADEX, and the 5th Asian inductee into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (2024). John Thet follows Akira Tateishi, the first Asian to be inducted 20 years ago, who is also a Dive Magazine publisher and played a pivotal role in establishing a Dive Expo in Japan.

ADEJ 2024 invites divers, ocean advocates, and the general public to participate in this landmark event.

Register now: ADEX Japan 2024 Registration

For more information, visit: www.adex.asia or https://adex.asahi-expo.jp 

For media inquiries:
Mihiri S Korala
Marketing Department, Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd
Email: mihiri@uw360.asia