NAUI Worldwide is proud to extend a global invitation to the international diving community for the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit (NITDS), hosted by NAUI Affiliate North Florida Cave Training, taking place Friday, October 31 through Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Fort White, Florida.

Discover Florida Cave Diving

For divers worldwide, Florida is more than just shore and boat dives; it’s also home to some of the most legendary freshwater cave systems on the planet.

Highlights Include:

• Crystal-Clear Springs: With year-round visibility often exceeding 100 feet, Florida’s freshwater springs offer pristine dive conditions unlike anywhere else.
• World-Class Cave Systems: Explore iconic sites like Ginnie Springs, Devil’s Eye, Peacock Springs, and more—each with unique passages and geological wonders.
• Training in the Birthplace of Cave Diving: Florida is considered the cradle of cave diving. Specifically, the springs systems within the Florida Karst region, whose network of interconnected springs and caves, made it an ideal location for early cave diving pioneers. 

The NITDS presents a rare opportunity for divers from around the world to explore Florida Cave Country and educate themselves on technical diving and training, under the guidance of elite NAUI instructors.

Kick Off a Transformative Week of Diving

The summit is strategically scheduled the week before DEMA Show 2025 in Orlando, Florida (November 11–14). Imagine starting your DEMA experience not on a showroom floor, but underwater in crystal-clear caves, exploring places very few people have been able to visit.

Hosted by North Florida Cave Training

The summit will include instruction and guidance from a renowned team of technical instructors including:

NAUI Technical Instructor Examiners Leadership Team

• David Caldwell
• Heison Chak
• Timmy Young
• Dani Millikovsky
• Terrence Tysall

Summit Staff

• Lain Li
• Autumn Breeze Jefferson
• Carlos Junquera
• Ken Head

Additional instructors and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Three Technical Diving Evolutions 

Evolution One – Friday, October 31

A full day of Technical Talks (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), featuring presentations by industry experts:

We have scheduled 7 presentations throughout the day, guest speakers TBD. Will be determined in the next few weeks

Admittance Fee: $25 or included in full Summit Registration

Evolution Two – Dates & Schedule TBD by Instructor Team

All academic courses will begin with online Zoom or Teams sessions prior to the event.

Technical training and instructor-level workshops (open circuit only), including:

• Intro to Technical Diving
• Technical Instructor Workshops
• Technical Examiner Workshops
• Cave Diver 1
• Cave Diver 2
• Cave Instructor Workshops
• Cave Instructor Examiner Workshop
• Recreational DPV Diver
• Overhead DPV Course
• DPV Diver & Overhead DPV Workshops
• Non-Member Crossover Workshops
• Technical Instructor Summit Audit 

Evolution Three

Guided Cave Dive Experiences and Site Orientation – $200

Open to open-circuit and rebreather divers seeking to gain experience in Florida’s unique cave environments.

Pricing, schedule, and registration can all be found by clicking HERE.

Due to high interest and limited training slots, we strongly encourage early registration and travel planning.

Interested in Sponsorship?

Dive manufacturers and sponsors are welcome to contribute gear, resources, or attend Evolution One to meet the NAUI tech community. For questions or inquiries, contact David Caldwell at dcaldwell@naui.org. 

Join us for this unforgettable experience in the heart of cave country!