After two years, Boot Düsseldorf is back! Boot Düsseldorf is the largest indoor boat and water sport show in Europe and takes place over 9 fun packed days, 21 – 29 January 2023.
You will find the PADI Team and our stand partners at the PADI stand E68, in hall 12, where we look forward to sharing the latest products, programs and campaigns with you.
We have planned some great events and activities during the show, both for our members and for divers.
PADI Show schedule
There is a lot happening at Boot Düsseldorf so be sure to sign up and join PADI for these key events:
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Event |
Date, Time |
Location |
Audience |
Registration |
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Instructor Development Update – GERMAN |
Saturday 21. January 10am – 2.15pm |
Conference room 201 & 211 |
PADI IDC Staff Instructors, Master Instructors and Course Directors |
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Instructor Development Update – ENGLISH |
Saturday 21. January 10am – 2.15pm |
Conference room 201 & 211 |
PADI IDC Staff Instructors, Master Instructors and Course Directors |
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PADI Pro Job Fair #1 |
Saturday 21. January, 4pm- 5pm |
PADI Stand 12E68 |
PADI divers, Pros and Dive Centers |
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PADI Stand Party |
Saturday 21. January, 5-6pm |
PADI Stand 12E68 |
PADI Members |
Open Invite |
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Award Ceremony |
Sunday 22. January, 5.30-6.00pm |
Main stage |
PADI divers, Pros and Dive Centers |
Open Invite |
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PADI Pillars of Change Workshop |
Sunday 22. January, 3.30-4.30pm |
PADI Stand 12E68
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PADI Divers, Pros |
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PADI Pro Job Fair #2 |
Wednesday 25. January 8, 4-5pm |
PADI Stand 12E68 |
PADI divers, Pros and Dive Centers |
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PADI Pro Job Fair #3 |
Saturday 28. January, 4-5pm |
PADI Stand 12E68 |
PADI divers, Pros and Dive Centers |
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PADI Member Social |
Saturday 28. January, 5-6pm |
PADI Stand 12E68 |
PADI Members |
Open Invite |
Instructor Development Update
Saturday 21. January 2023 – in English and German
Time and room still to be confirmed
The Instructor Development Update, taking place at Boot this year includes tactics on how to grow your Instructor Development business as we review some strategies and tools for promoting your programs. We will also offer suggestions for teaching the revised IDC Curriculum, including techniques and considerations for the DSD and Rescue Diver Workshops and review how to best integrate digital products. Topics include:
- PADI’s Pillars for Change
- Professional Level Acquisition
- ID Business Marketing Strategies
- IDC Curriculum Workshop Hints
- Marketing AI and Continuing Education Courses
To register for this Update, please complete the Registration Form and return it to [email protected] before the deadline. The Update will be conducted in English and German. Registration starts at 10am and the Update at 10.30am.
PADI Job Fair
This year PADI will host a job fair on three afternoons during Boot Düsseldorf. The need for more dive professionals around the globe is increasing and PADI Dive Centers and Resorts are looking for scuba talent!
Are you a PADI Professional and looking for work opportunities at a PADI Dive Center? Or are you a PADI Dive Center who is looking for new Pros or to fill vacancies in your Dive Shop? This informal 1-hour gathering at the PADI stand is ideal to network with people in the industry and to find great new opportunities within the PADI Community around the world.
Register for the event as a PADI Pro
Saturday 21. January 2023 – 4pm to 5pm at the PADI Stand 12E68 – Register online
Wednesday 25. January 2023 – 4pm to 5pm at the PADI Stand 12E68 – Register online
Saturday 28. January 2023 – 4pm to 5pm at the PADI Stand 12E68 – Register online
Register for one or all PADI Pro Job Fairs as a PADI Dive Store – Sign me up!
PADI Stand Party
Saturday 21. January 2023 – 5pm to 6pm at PADI Stand 12E68
After two years, we are very glad to be able to cheers with you in person. We invite you to join us at the PADI Stand Party on the first Saturday of the show for some drinks and a catch up.
Award Ceremony
As every year, we will have our PADI Award Ceremony again on the main stage. Join us at the stage for the PADI global Executive Team to hand over this year´s awards to our excellent Diver Centers, members and staff.
The time of the Ceremony is still to be confirmed.
PADI Pillars of Change Workshop
Sunday 22. January 2023 – 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the PADI Stand 12E68
Do you have ideas about how PADI can take action to achieve balance between humanity and ocean? Then this session is for you!
The PADI Pillars of Change Workshop is for PADI Professionals and divers alike to learn more about PADI’s conservation and community initiatives, and play a role in forming our future focus areas. Led by PADI Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist, Emma Hetherington, we’ll brainstorm new ideas in small groups for how we can all play a part in a brighter future. The best concepts will be incorporated into PADI’s Corporate Social Responsibility global strategy.
Register your place to get involved in PADI’s Mission and get the chance to win a prize. Please note, places are limited.
PADI Member Social
Saturday 28. January 2023 – 5pm to 6pm at the PADI Stand 12E68
The PADI Member Social is always a great opportunity to meet old friends and industry colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere, just before Boot Düsseldorf ends. Come and join us for a drink and snacks on our stand.
Virtual Reality Experience
We are very excited to launch our new PADI Virtual Reality Experience. Visitors to our stand can virtually dive into the underwater world and experience a mystical Austrian lake from below the surface. This experience is part of our Live Unfiltered New Diver Acquisition Campaign and aims to excite current non-divers about the opportunity to explore the underwater world.
PADI Stand Partners
PADI are very happy to have 9 Dive Centers joining us as stand partners this year. Divers and pros can meet with PADI stand partners and sign up for courses and dive adventures.
- Ocean Doc Divers – Germany https://www.oceandoc-divers.com/
- Kappi Divers – Germany https://kappi-divers.de/home
- Top IDC – Germany http://www.top-idc.de
- Unisub Estratit – Spain https://www.unisub.es/en
- Fuvamuhlah Dive School – Maldives http://www.fuvahmulahdive.com
- Prodivers – Maldives – http://www.prodivers.com
- TGI –Egypt http://www.tgidiving.com
- Divers & Co –Egypt http://www.diversandco.com
- Divewise – Malta https://divewise.com.mt/
PADI Team
We will have a huge PADI Team from all different departments available for you to speak to during the 9 days of Boot. Please note that not everyone is staying for the full duration.
| Management | Drew Richardson |
| Management | Chad Kuehn |
| Management | Kristin Valette-Wirth |
| Management | David Murray |
| Management | Mark Caney |
| Territory Director | Sascha Engeler |
| Territory Director | Jonas Samuelsson |
| Territory Director | Richard Somerset |
| Territory Director | Patrick Voorma |
| Regional Manager | Julia Reuter |
| Regional Manager | Ahmed Sayed |
| Regional Manager | Matt Wenger |
| Regional Manager | Kostas Triantafyllou |
| Regional Manager | Josep Lluis Massuet |
| Regional Manager | Luis Feiteirona |
| Regional Manager | Fabio Figurella |
| RTC | Jore de Jong |
| RTC | René Haubiz |
| CR | Stefanie Broch |
| Marketing | Maren Scholten |
| Marketing | Louise Ball |
| Marketing | Rachel Croft |
| Marketing | Jessica Shaffner |
| Global Marketing | Lisa Nicklin |
| Business Dev Consultant | Ernest Turnschek |
| PADI CSR | Emma Hetherington |
| ID & DACH team | Chris Heitkemper |
| ID | Erika Hoffman |
| ID | Ruth James |
| ID | Robby Löltgen |
| PADI Travel | Manuel Kraemer |
Important information
Boot Düsseldorf is from 21. – 29. January 2023.
The doors are open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m for visitors.
The PADI Stand is in hall 12, stand E68. The North-East entrance is the closest.
For more information and to buy tickets please check here. https://www.boot.com/
We look forward to seeing you in Düsseldorf!
