The highly anticipated ADEX Ocean Festival Singapore 2026 will be held at Suntec Singapore from April 10 to 12, 2026. Marking its 32nd year, ADEX remains the platform for divers, conservationists, and ocean enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, explore innovative solutions to ocean challenges, support conservation efforts, discover the latest in diving technology, photography, videography, and much more. This year’s festival promises three days of exciting events, inspiring talks, and must-see attractions for divers of all levels. ADEX
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ADEX Voice of the Ocean Photo + Video + Art Competition 2025
One of the most awaited highlights of ADEX 2025, the Voice of the Ocean Competition, will return with the live judging event with entries in five categories: Animal Behavior, Cephalopods, Waterscapes, Artwork, and Short Film. This year’s edition celebrates marine life behavior with a special focus on cephalopods.
The panel of judges includes Berkley White, Erin Quigley, Kay Burn Lim, Nicolas Remy, Robert Stansfield, and William Tan, with special guest judges David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes joining in as well . Each category will have multiple prizes, including the Best of Show award.
Surface Interval – Health and Fitness for Diving Enthusiasts
or the first time, the Surface Interval zone will be a key feature at ADEX, focusing on divers' health and fitness. Attendees can explore booths offering medical consultations on breathing issues, posture correction, and diving-related injuries. This area will also feature a hypnotherapy workshop for divers with phobias like fear of sharks etc.
The latest Surface Interval Magazine will be launched during at ADEX Ocean Festival 2025.
Dive Tank and ADEX Mermaid Festival
ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 will once again feature the ADEX Mermaid Festival, where skilled mermaids and underwater performers from across the globe will stand a chance to be voted ‘The ADEX Most Voted Mermaid of the Year’, based on audience votes.
The Dive Tank will also host underwater rugby matches and live painting performances by ocean artists, providing unique underwater experiences.
Scuba Try-Outs and Technology Demos at The Pool
The Pool area will provide attendees the opportunity to experience scuba diving for the first time through guided try-outs. This area will also be the stage for the latest advancements in dive technology, giving visitors a firsthand look at new diving gear demonstrations.
Industry Experts
ADEX 2025 will feature insights from leading experts across multiple fields, including Tek diving, conservation, underwater photography and videography, new dive technology, education, freediving, and marine life research and much more. There will be three dedicated stages focused on conservation, Tek, and underwater image/film/book, where speakers will share groundbreaking insights, discoveries, and experiences.
