Malaysia International Dive Expo is back for the 14th year

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Malaysia International Dive Expo is back for the 14th year

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Find 150+ exhibitors, 10k+ visitors, 30+ lucky-draw prizes, the brand new high-tech B2B Networking Platform, Thai cave rescue divers as speakers, Let’s Save the Ocean dialogue, try-dives in the on-site pool and free media access.

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15 April 2019

Opening Ceremony

Entering its 14th year, the next installment of the highly anticipated Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) will once again take place at Kuala Lumpur’s Putra World Trade Centre from 3 – 5 May 20, with this year’s opening ceremony of the “Hottest and Coolest Dive Show” in Asia to be officiated by YB Dr Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

B2B Networking Platform

Brand spanking new to MIDE this year is the dynamic B2B Networking Platform, a new initiative designed by the organisers to help the trade and businesses connect in order to develop meaningful business relationships. With a high-tech scheduling facility for arranging meetings during the event, the platform aims to assist and encourage businesses to not only link with others, but also efficiently and effectively locate investment opportunities, forge lucrative partnerships, and exchange knowledge.

Cave Diving Forum

Another major and very exciting highlight this year is having not one or two, but three of the celebrated Thai cave rescue divers (Ben Reymenants, Claus Rasmussen and Bruce Konefe) at the show. Keen visitors will hear about their passion for cave diving; their participation in the rescue mission; their expertise and knowledge about cave diving; and their tips and advice to those interested in this niche area of the scuba sport.

Dive Medicine Forum

Of major importance to divers is dive medicine, which is an area concerning the physiological and medical aspects of scuba diving. This year, a special forum will be held to focus on the ongoing research by the industry’s largest association dedicated to scuba diving safety, DAN (Divers Alert Network), where the highly respected and widely published VP, Mission Of DAN World will be present to moderate the panel and share his knowledge.

Voices on Ocean Rescue Forum

Then on sustainability, a dedicated forum on ‘Ocean Rescue’ will no doubt have visitors engaged as they hear from marine biologist Dave McCann and a panel of other environmental experts on the ongoing efforts and research on marine conservation; and the everyday habits that can forever change the course of the planet.

Boat Exhibits

This year will also see the participation of boat builders and distributors at MIDE to give water lovers a more well-rounded expo on all things above and below the water’s surface. Visitors can check out the various types of boats, technology, designs available and learn about the latest eco-friendly boat products in the market.

Other Activities

Other highlights at MIDE2019 include try-dives at the on-site pool; 30+ presentations by a host of industry experts on a wide range of subjects including marine conservation, marine life, photography and videography, ocean rescue and technical diving among others; and dive gear maintenance workshops. Visitors will stand a chance to win more than RM30k worth of lucky draw prizes over the three-day event and a dedicated kids’ zone bursting with stimulating activities will keep the young’uns busy.

Dive Diva’s Fan Club

Also, female divers can join the dedicated Dive Divas Fan Club on Facebook and give themselves a chance to win one of the many prizes up for grabs for this community.

Dive Travel / Courses / Equipment

With the line of experiences and activities in store, no doubt visitors will be kept busy and entertained. As usual, visitors will have the opportunity to meet and chat with dive tour operators and tourism representatives; secure a range of exclusive and discounted dive holidays; meet their industry heroes; and learn about the latest in cutting-edge underwater technologies available in the market today.

Founders and organisers Ness Puvanes and Thayalan Kennedy confirm that the demand for a highly engaging and informative dive expo remain high, as does interest in the sport of scuba diving and other underwater-related activities.

REGISTER TODAY!

To register, visitors are encouraged to do so online at www.mide.com.my to not only go green, but to also avoid the long queues over the three days. Media attending the show can get their free pass upon registration.

MIDE is strongly supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. MyCEB serves as a central hub to assist meeting and event planners to bid and stage international business events in Malaysia and act as a conduit for national product development to all local as well as international organisers.

MIDE 2019 is also supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), MATRADE, Malaysia Scuba Diving Association (MSDA) and Diving Agency PADI, NAUI, TDI/SDI, SSI, Dive Raid, IANTD, DAN, ITDA, DDI, together with local and international media partners.

For more information, please visit www.mide.com.my, email info@mide.com.my or call 603-79809902. Follow us on Facebook under Malaysia International Dive Expo and Twitter Malaysia International Dive Expo for the latest updates.

About the company

AsiaEvents Exsic (AEE) was established in Malaysia in 2000 and Australia in 2013 with key personnel having 20 to 25 years’ experience as consultants in planning, technical support and management of leisure and hospitality projects as well as in the organizing of international and local Exhibitions, Seminars and Conferences. AsiaEvents Exsic is a long-established and respected, family-managed company with co-owners who are both scuba divers. AsiaEvents Exsic enjoys a reputation as a leader in dive event organisation and management, a direct outcome of developing cooperative business relationships worldwide underscored by the hard-work ethic and dedication of its co-owners, managers, administration and events team.

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