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John Thet, CEO of Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), kicked the event off with an introductory speech to the show and its new platform, all under the theme of “One Industry. One Ocean. One Community.”
John talked about he importance of learning, leading and inspiring the community and industry as a way to give back to the ocean. The expo canvases topics and personnel from freediving to mermaiding, tekdiving to water sports, exhibitors to speakers, and social enterprises to other key industry players, amongst other important issues.
With BlueGreen101, Scuba101, Underwater Sports101, Ocean Odyssey101, Gear/Equipment101, Repeat/Rewind, and Film Festival segments on the agenda, the ADEX Pixel “Virtual” Expo promises to be an exciting new venture for divers and non-divers alike. Professionals and contributors can also look forward to networking webinars and a collective directory, and the website also offers ocean and diving news – hot off the press! John also extended his personal thanks to the UW360 team, and the supporters of the show. Jamie Piyada Monmaneerat, ADEX’s longterm emcee and APE’s gracious host, introduced the ambassadors of the show.
ADEX Ambassador for Photography, Aaron Wong said, “Amidst all this uncertainty, this platform is great to stay positive and united. Mother nature needed a break from all our nonsense. We can use this time to think about our actions and unveil a new version of ourselves when this ends.”
He highlighted that APE is a timely concept that John and his team put together very quickly. “Its success is based on us – it’s only a party when everyone comes!”
ADEX Ambassador for Photography, Y Zin was very happy to see her dive friends – evenif it only meant seeing them online! “It is sad what this situation has brought, especially to the Haen-yeo community,” she lamented. “These divers are old and vulnerable. It is sad, but we can only hope for the best.”
ADEX China co-organiser Melissa, and ADEX India coorganisers Kapil Malhotra and Amit Malhotra also graced the virtual platform and welcomed everyone to the next event – hopefully happening sooner rather than later!
“The time for competition is not now – now is the time to work together for the industry,”
John Thet, CEO (ADEX)
“ONE OCEAN, ONE LOVE”