PADI Regional Manager, Jason Sockett, is hitting the road throughout November and December 2022 to bring PADI members a comprehensive program of business and training events to get you ready for 2023. Be sure to check out upcoming events in your area and signup online or look out for an email invite.
Please contact Jason directly with any questions: [email protected]
Cyprus Program
All events in the Cyprus program will be conducted in English only
| Event | Details | Date & Time | Location | PADI Membership | Registration |
| Risk Management Workshop | Risk Management workshops in the classroom | 02/11/2022 09:00 |
Protaras, Grecian Hotel |
PADI Pros and Divemaster Trainees | Register Online |
| Risk Management IDC Evaluation Workshop | IDC evaluation workshop in the classroom and in the pool | 02/11/2022 13:00 |
Protaras, Grecian Hotel |
PADI IDC Staff Instructors, PADI Master Instructors and PADI Course Directors | Register Online |
| Member Forum 2022 | Join your PADI Regional Team for the Member Forum 2022 | 02/11/2022 18:00 |
Protaras, Grecian Hotel |
All PADI Members | Register Online |
| PADI Business of Sidemount for Dive Centers | Learn the business benefits of teaching the PADI Sidemount courses | 04/11/2022 10:00 |
Larnaka, Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa | PADI Dive Centers & Resorts Owners | Invite Only |
| PADI DAN Deep X | Learn about the PADI/DAN Deep X Diver Program | 06/11/2022 9:00 |
Paphos, Coral Bay Divers |
PADI Tec Pros | Invite Only |
| Risk Management Workshop | Risk Management workshops in the classroom | 07/11/2022 09:00 |
Paphos, Coral Bay Divers |
PADI Pros and Divemaster Trainees. | Register Online |
| Risk Management IDC Evaluation Workshop | IDC evaluation workshop in the classroom and in the pool | 07/11/2022 13:00 |
Paphos, Coral Bay Divers |
PADI IDC Staff Instructors, PADI Master Instructors and PADI Course Directors | Register Online |
| Member Forum 2022 | Join your PADI Regional Team for the Member Forum 2022 | 07/11/2022 18:00 | Paphos, Coral Bay Divers |
All renewed PADI Members | Register Online |
Tenerife Program
All events in the Tenerife program will be conducted in English and Spanish
| Event | Details | Date & Time | Location | PADI Membership | Registration |
| PADI DAN Deep X | Learn about the PADI/DAN Deep X Diver Program | 23/11/2022 09:00 |
Coming soon | PADI Tec Pros | Invite Only |
| PADI TecRec | The benefits to your dive business of technical diver training | 02/12/2022 10:00 |
Hotel Tropical Park | PADI Dive Centers & Resorts | Invite Only |
| Risk Management Workshop | Risk Management workshops in the classroom | 03/12/2022 09:00 |
Hotel El Duque | PADI Pros and Divemaster Trainees | Register Online |
| Risk Management IDC Evaluation Workshop | IDC evaluation workshops | 03/12/2022 13:00 |
Hotel El Duque | PADI IDC Staff Instructors, PADI Master Instructors and PADI Course Directors | Register Online |
| Member Forum 2022 | Join your PADI Regional Team for the Member Forum 2022 | 03/12/2022 18:00 |
Hotel El Duque | All renewed PADI Members | Register Online |
| Adaptive Techniques Instructor Training | Understand how to work with divers who have a physical or mental challenge. 2 day course | 04/12/2022 09:00 |
Hotel Tropical Park | PADI Pros | Register Online |
| PADI Business of Sidemount for Dive Centers | Learn the business and benefits of teaching the PADI Sidemount courses | 06/12/2022 10:00 |
Hotel Tropical Park | PADI Dive Centers & Resort Owners | Invite Only |
Lanzarote Program
All events in the Lazarote program will be conducted in English and Spanish
| Event | Details | Date & Time | Location | PADI Membership | Registration |
| PADI Business of Sidemount for Dive Centers | Learn the business and benefits of teaching the PADI Sidemount courses | 08/12/2022 10:00 |
VIK hotel San Antonio | PADI Dive Centers & Resort Owners | Invite Only |
| Adaptive Techniques Instructor Training | Understand how to work with divers who have a physical or mental challenge. 2 day course | 10/12/2022 09:00 |
VIK hotel San Antonio | PADI Pros | Register Online |
| Risk Management Workshop | Risk Management workshops in the classroom | 12/12/2022 09:00 |
VIK hotel San Antonio | PADI Pros and Divemaster Trainees | Register Online |
| Risk Management IDC Evaluation Workshop | IDC evaluation workshops | 12/12/2022 13:00 |
VIK hotel San Antonio | PADI IDC Staff Instructors, PADI Master Instructors and PADI Course Directors | Register Online |
| Member Forum 2022 | Join your PADI Regional Team for the Member Forum 2022 | 12/12/2022 18:00 |
VIK hotel San Antonio | All renewed PADI Members | Register Online |
Gran Canaria Program
All events in the Gran Canaria program will be conducted in English only
| Event | Details | Date & Time | Location | PADI Membership |
| PADI Business of Sidemount for Dive Centers | Learn the business and benefits of teaching the PADI Sidemount courses | 15/12/2022 10:00 |
Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | PADI Dive Centers Owners |
| Member Forum 2022 | Join your PADI Regional Team for the Member Forum 2022 | 20/12/2022 18:00 |
Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | All renewed PADI Members |
Jason Sockett
PADI Regional Manager Canary Islands and Cyprus
[email protected]
+ 34 627 296 288
Instagram: @jason_sockett
Jason was born in the UK and lived most of his life in the Middle East. He became a PADI Professional in 1997, going on to own Dive Centres in the UAE. Jason has a passion for Tec diving and started working for PADI in the Quality Management Department and as an Examiner 2017, before becoming a PADI Regional Manager in 2020. Jason is responsible for the business development of the Dive Centres and members in the Canary Islands and Cyprus.
Tony Imposimato
PADI Regional Training Consultant, Canary Islands, Malta and Cyprus
[email protected]
Tony was born in Venezuela, and was certified as a diver in 1987, becoming a CMAS Instructor in 1991 and crossing over to PADI in 1996. He worked for over 20 years as an Instructor and store manager for several dive shops in Venezuela & Curacao, before finally opening his own Dive Center in 2011 when he became a Course Director. In November 2017 he moved to Spain where he worked as an Independent Instructor/Course Director until April 2019 when he joined PADI as a regional training consultant. His passions are Tec diving and music.
Tony mainly focused on Canary Islands, Malta & Cyprus and supports members with anything related to sales, training or products.
