Dive shows are where our global community comes together to celebrate ocean adventure and unite as Ocean Torchbearers — working collectively for a healthier, more sustainable blue planet.
In 2026, as PADI proudly marks its 60th Anniversary, we invite our Membership to join us at upcoming dive shows around the world. Meet your regional PADI team, explore the latest business and marketing tools and discover how to leverage PADI’s global resources to grow your dive business — through this milestone year and beyond.
Experience the refreshed PADI stand and take a break in the new PADI Club Lounge, your surface interval amid the buzz of the show, and reconnect with the dive community that makes it all possible.
Why Attend a Dive Show in 2026
- Celebrate 60 years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean with PADI.
- Reconnect with diving friends and build your network in the PADI Club Lounge where you can play table football, chill on a sofa and read Scuba Diving® magazine, share your dive stories at the social media wall and discover how PADI Club can build community and support customer retention.
- Win great prizes on the PADI stand, including PADI-branded goodies and gear from our partners at Fourth Element and Cressi.
- Renew your PADI Membership in person.
- Connect with PADI’s dedicated regional team of business, training, marketing and customer relations experts to set your dive business up for success in 2026.
- Reach more customers by loading your products to PADI Adventures.
- Learn how to become a PADI Eco Center and how this can benefit your business.
- Discover powerful marketing resources available on the PADI Marketing Hub to elevate your marketing strategy in 2026.
- Understand how the PADI EMEA Advanced Training Academy can drive new business opportunities and professional development.
- Meet the PADI AmbassaDivers and get some tips on how to enhance your social media content.
2026 Dive Show Schedule
Kicking off in January 2026, you’ll find PADI EMEA and our dive stores exhibiting at the following dive shows.
- Salon de la Plongée 2026, Paris, France: 8-11 January
- Boot 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany: 17-25 January
- FITUR 2026, Madrid, Spain: 21-25 January
- Duikvaker 2026, Houten, Netherlands: 31 January – 1 February
- Maldives Marine Expo, Male, the Maldives: 5-8 February
- EUDI 2026, Bologna, Italy: 20-22 February
- Dykmässan 2026, Gothenburg, Sweden: 21-22 February
- Boot Tulln, Tulln, Austria: 26 February – 1 March
- Go Diving 2026, Stoneleigh, UK: 28 February – 1 March
- Mediterranean Diving Show 2026, Barcelona, Spain: 13-15 March
- Finnish Diving Fair, Tampere, Finland: 25 April
Salon de la Plongée, Paris, France
Get ready for 8–11 January, 2026, when the diving community gathers in Paris for the 27th edition of the Paris International Dive Show at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles. Rather than a single theme, the 2026 edition will be guided by a series of standout moments, bold new partnerships and shining the spotlight on extraordinary dive destinations and industry innovators.
The PADI stand will have a refreshed look and feel to celebrate 60 years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean and provide a space to bring our community together to celebrate this milestone year.
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Saturday, 10 January, 2026, 17:00 | Booking link will be available shortly |
| PADI Stand Party | Join the PADI Team and fellow members on the PADI stand for this special celebration event. | Saturday, 10 January, 2026, 18:00 | No booking required |
| PADI Club Lounge | For PADI’s 60th Anniversary, all PADI Divers and PADI Members are invited to enjoy the PADI Club Lounge in the heart of the PADI stand and connect with the dive community. | Throughout the dive show | No booking required |
| Breakfast With PADI | Dive & Ride Event | Saturday, 10 January, 2026, 10:00 | By invitation |
| Key Accounts Meeting | Meeting room @ Novotel: ID synthesis, Field synthesis and 2026 strategies, PADI Club workshop, Manufacturers | Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, 9:00 – 18:00 + Aperitif | By invitation |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| PADI Adventures Workshop | Join a workshop with PADI Adventures Experts to get hands-on help and put your products immediately online. | Friday, 9 January, 2026, AM & PM sessions | Invitations by email |
| Book a PADI Adventures Consultation | Get assistance setting up your dive store’s bookable products on PADI Adventures. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Book a Marketing Hub and Campaign Consultation | Book a consultation with Marketing Coordinator Marta Ravenscroft to walk through the PADI Marketing Hub and available resources. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
PADI Village
PADI stores from around the world are exhibiting in the PADI Village, right next to the PADI stand, at the Paris International Dive Show in 2026. Divers and pros can meet with PADI stores to discover and book courses, trips and adventures throughout the show.
- Mio Palmo Plongée (s798572), France
- La Perla Nera Diving (s22385), Italy
- Story Divers (s28738), Egypt
- Sanary Plongée (s28585), France
- Ecole de Plongée Isanthea (s798985), France
- MY Felicity (s30363), the Maldives
- Circle Divers (s25908), Egypt
- Calipso Dive Galapagos (s27119), Ecuador
- Diving World Trou aux Biches (s28413), Mauritius
- Divewise (s2080), Malta
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Paul Tanner
- Regional Manager, Martial Warnier de Wailly
- Regional Manager, Charles Dupont
- Regional Training Consultant, Christophe Pace
- Instructor Development Consultant, Mickael Christien
- Customer Relations, Laure Dambier
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Coordinator, Marta Ravenscroft
- Marketing Director Rachel Croft
- PADI Travel Account Manager, Beth Sanders
- Regional Manager, Matt Wenger
- Senior Director, Jonas Samuelsson
- Regional Manager, Ahmed Sayed
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Regional Manager, Josep Lluis Massuet
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit www.salon-de-la-plongee.com.
Boot Düsseldorf, Germany
Boot Düsseldorf 2026 is the world’s largest indoor boat and watersports exhibition, running 17-25 January, 2026. With more than 1,500 exhibitors from 60+ countries, the show transforms Düsseldorf into the global hub for ocean adventure and innovation.
For divers, Hall 12 is the place to be. Visit the reimagined PADI Stand, with a PADI Club Lounge at Stand 12E68 and the new PADI Village right next door. Explore the latest gear, connect with experts, discover new dive travel opportunities and learn how PADI is driving ocean conservation. Join the PADI team and the international diving community at Boot 2026!
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI Stand Party | Join the PADI Team and fellow members at the PADI stand for this social event. | Saturday, 17 January, 2026, 16:30 | No booking required |
| Book a Marketing Consultation | Book a 1:1 marketing consultation with PADI Marketing Executive Mikhail Rajendram. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| Book a PADI Marketing Hub and Campaign Consultation | Book a consultation with Marketing Coordinator Marta Ravenscroft to walk through the PADI Marketing Hub and available resources. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| PADI Adventures Workshop | Join a workshop with PADI Adventures Experts to get hands-on help and put your products immediately online. | From Monday, 19 January – Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, 11:00 | Invitations by email |
| Book a PADI Adventures Consultation | Get assistance setting up your dive store’s bookable products on PADI Adventures. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Environment & Sustainability Consultation | Want to discuss how to become a PADI Eco Center, adaptive techniques, ocean conservation or dive sustainability? Chat with the Environment & Sustainability team. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| PADI Club Lounge | For PADI’s 60th Anniversary, all PADI Divers and PADI Members are invited to enjoy the PADI Club Lounge in the heart of the PADI stand and connect with the dive community. | Throughout the dive show | No booking required |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
PADI Village
PADI stores from around the world are exhibiting in the PADI Village, right next to the PADI stand, at boot Düsseldorf. Divers and pros can meet with PADI stores to discover and book courses, trips and adventures throughout the show.
- Prodivers Maldives (s9094), Maldives
- Scuba Point (s21894), Italy
- Diving the Crab by Blue Wave Ltd. (s1857), Kenya
- Deep Blue Divers Laamu (s26171), the Maldives
- MY Felicity (s30363), the Maldives
- La Perla Nera Diving (s22385), Italy
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Sascha Engeler
- Regional Manager, Simone Goertz
- Regional Consultant, Jore de Jong
- Regional Consultant, René Haubiz
- Instructor Examiner (Consultant), Chris Heitkemper
- Customer Relations, Stefanie Broch
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Executive, Mikhail Rajendram
- Marketing Director, Rachel Croft
- Marketing Coordinator, Marta Ravenscroft
- Director, Instructor Development and Training & Quality Management, Erika Hoffman
- Instructor Development Consultant, Chris Heaton
- Global Adaptive Techniques Coordinator, Fraser Bathgate
- Sustainability & Member Engagement Lead, Mayen Colyer
- PADI Travel Account Manager, Beth Sanders
- PADI Club Marketing Executive, Hannah Beard
- Regional Manager, Matt Wenger
- Regional Manager, Luis Feiteirona
- Regional Manager, Asutay Akbayir
- Regional Manager, Tomasz Sniadowski
- Regional Manager, Josep Lluis Massuet
- Regional Manager, Ahmed Sayed
- Regional Manager, Firas Jundi
- Regional Manager, Kostas Triantafyllou
- Senior Director, Jonas Samuelsson
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Industry Relations & Training Executive, Mark Caney
- VP Business Development, Manuel Kraemer
- Director PADI Media Group, David Benz
- Marketing Campaigns Manager, Ashley Briody
- Customer Relations Manager, Kelly Hawker
- Regional Manager, Ingrid Van Gerven
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit www.boot.com.
FITUR, Madrid, Spain
FITUR is one of the leading tourism industry events globally, attracting both tourism professionals and the general public. As well as travel and holiday operators, FITUR brings together a wide variety of dive travel specialists, dive centers, liveaboards and resorts, making it the perfect place to get inspiration for your next diving adventures. Join PADI and a selection of international dive stores at FITUR, 21-25 January, 2026.
PADI Regional Team Support
- Regional Manager, Josep Lluis Massuet
- Regional Consultant, Francisco Casas
- Marketing Executive, Micaela Fernandez
- Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Performance Marketing Manager, Claudia Sherry
- PAM Territory Director, Erica Wedepohl
- Director PADI Media Group, David Benz
- Marketing Campaigns Manager, Ashley Briody
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit Fitur 2026 | International Tourism Fair.
Duikvaker, Houten, Netherlands
The Dutch Dive Show Duikvaker, takes place 31 January – 1 February, 2026 in Houten, Netherlands. Attracting over 150 exhibitors, 80 guest speakers and 10,000+ visitors, it’s set to be a great weekend!
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Saturday, 31 January, 13:00, in the Lepenzaal Room | Booking link will be available shortly |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Sunday, 1 February, 13:00, in the Lepenzaal Room | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Book a Marketing Consultation | Book a 1:1 marketing consultation with PADI Marketing Executive Mikhail Rajendram. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| Book an Environment & Sustainability Consultation. | Want to discuss how to become a PADI Eco Center, adaptive techniques, ocean conservation or dive sustainability. Chat with the Environment & Sustainability team. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book online |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Village
PADI stores from around the world are exhibiting in the PADI Village, right next to the PADI stand, at Duikvaker 2026. Divers and pros can meet with PADI stores to discover and book courses, trips and adventures throughout the show.
- Discovery Divers Veenendaal (s25005), Netherlands
- Story Divers (s28738), Egypt
- Dive InC (s28626), Netherlands
- blivdykker.dk (s27970), Denmark
- 1st2dive (s25260), Netherlands
- Pyramids Diving Center/Bella Liveaboard (s23103), Egypt
- Bubble & Dive (s798940), Belgium
PADI Regional Team Support
- Managing Director, David Murray
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Regional Manager, Ingrid van Gerven
- Regional Consultant, Jore de Jong
- Instructor Development Consultant, Mickael Christien
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Executive, Mikhail Rajendram
- Sustainability & Member Engagement Lead, Mayen Colyer
- Regional Manager, Kristina Leadbeater
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit www.duikvaker.nl.
PADI Members can access 20% off show ticket prices using code PADI26.
Maldives Marine Expo
Maldives Marine Expo is an international event for marine-related businesses to exhibit their products and services. Join PADI in Malé from 5-8 February, 2026. This year PADI has partnered with Fishpeople, the eco-friendly rashguard and ocean-wear manufacturer, to exhibit at the Maldives Marine Expo.
PADI Regional Team Support
- Regional Manager, Matt Wenger
- Regional Consultant, Ali Miuraj
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit Marine Expo.
EUDI, Bologna, Italy
The European International Dive Show is back in Bologna from 20-22 February, 2026, and this year it’s extra special – PADI is celebrating 60 years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean. Join us at the PADI stand to mark six decades of ocean exploration, diver education and conservation. Discover what’s next for the future of diving and help PADI celebrate this milestone together!
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum and Awards Ceremony. | Saturday, 21 February, 14:00 – 17:00, Sala Sinfonia | Sign up |
| PADI Stand Party | Join the PADI Team and fellow members at the PADI stand for this social event. | Saturday, 21 February, 18:30 at the PADI Stand | No booking required |
| Book a Marketing Consultation | Book a 1:1 marketing consultation with PADI Marketing Executive Micaela Fernandez. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Book a PADI Adventures Consultation | Get assistance setting up your dive store’s bookable products on PADI Adventures. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| PADI Club Lounge | For PADI’s 60th Anniversary all PADI Divers and PADI Members are invited to enjoy the PADI Club lounge in the heart of the PADI stand and connect with the dive community. | Throughout the dive show | No booking required |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Paul Tanner
- Regional Manager, Fabio Figurella
- Regional Consultant, Marco Mancinelli
- Customer Relations, Elena Versino
- Regional Training & QM Consultant, Tony Imposimato
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Executive, Micaela Fernandez
- PADI Club Marketing Executive, Hannah Beard
- PADI Travel Customer Service Specialist, Nelly Kadry
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit European Dive Show.
Dykmässan, Gothenburg, Sweden
At DykMässan in Gothenburg on 21-22 February, 2026, PADI will be on hand to connect with divers, members and industry partners from across Scandinavia. Visit the PADI stand to chat with the team about PADI Club, PADI Adventures and PADI certifications, and learn how you can make the most of your next dive experience — whether at home or on your travels. During the show, PADI will also host a Member Forum, an exclusive session for PADI Members to hear the latest updates about training standards, regional initiatives and global programs shaping the future of diving.
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Sunday ,22 February, 10:00, Best Western Plus Åby Hotel, Greyhound Conference Room | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Regional Manager, Melissa Taanevig
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit dykmassan.se.
Boot Tulln, Tulln, Austria
Join PADI at the Austrian Boat Show, Boot Tulln, the largest and most varied watersports and boat fair in Austria, on 26 February – 1 March. Boot Tulln kicks of the watersports season with a variety of sailing, tourism, luxury holiday and diving-related exhibitors. The fair has expanded this year to include more water-based leisure activities, such as fishing.
PADI Regional Team Support
- Regional Manager, Simone Goertz
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit Austrian BoatShow – BOOT TULLN.
Go Diving Show, Coventry, UK
The Go Diving Show returns to NAEC Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, from Saturday, 28 February to Sunday, 1 March, 2026 (open 09:30–17:00 Saturday and 09:30–16:00 Sunday). This year, PADI will mark its 60th anniversary with a refreshed stand, prize giveaways and an interactive social media activation for visitors to join in the celebrations. Course Directors can schedule business development meetings with the PADI Instructor Development Team, and dive store owners can meet with their Regional Manager for tailored insights and marketing consultations to strengthen their business in 2026. Visitors can also learn more about PADI Club and how it helps divers stay connected, inspired and active.
Whether you’re there to meet colleagues, explore new opportunities or simply share your passion for diving, make sure to stop by the PADI stand — there’s plenty waiting for you.
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book time with Erika Hoffman – Director, Instructor Development, Training & Quality Management
Book time with Chris Heaton – Instructor Development Consultant Book time with Ruth James – Instructor Development Consultant |
| Book a Meeting With Your Regional Manager | Chat with your Regional Manager and discuss ways to boost sales in 2026. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book time with Emma Samuelsson – Regional Manager, UK South
Book time with Rachel Watts – Regional Manager, UK North |
| Book a Marketing Consultation | Want to grow your marketing in 2026? Chat with the PADI Marketing Team about how to boost visibility for your website and more. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book time with Kieran Penfold, Marketing Executive |
| Book a PADI Environment & Sustainability Consultation | Want to discuss how to become a PADI Eco Center, adaptive techniques, ocean conservation or dive sustainability. Chat with the Environment & Sustainability team. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Book time with Mayen Colyer – Environment & Sustainability |
| PADI Adventures Workshop | Join a workshop with a PADI Adventures Expert to get hands-on help and put your products immediately online. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Book a PADI Adventures Consultation | Get assistance setting up your dive store’s bookable products on PADI Adventures. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Paul Tanner
- Regional Manager, Rachel Watts
- Regional Manager, Emma Samuelsson
- Regional Consultant, Matt Noel
- Customer Relations, Stefanie Broch
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Executive, Kieran Penfold
- Marketing Coordinator, Marta Ravenscroft
- Instructor Development Consultant, Ruth James
- Instructor Development Consultant, Chris Heaton
- Director, Instructor Development and Training & Quality Management, Erika Hoffman
- Sustainability & Member Engagement Lead, Mayen Colyer
- PADI Travel Account Manager, Beth Sanders
- PADI Club Marketing Executive, Hannah Beard
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit www.godivingshow.com.
Mediterranean Diving Show, Barcelona, Spain
The PADI Village is the main attraction at this dive show in the center of Barcelona which attracts over 10,000 visitors across three busy days. PADI will be joined by over 20 dive stores in the PADI Village throughout the Mediterranean Diving Show weekend. Join PADI at this show on 13-15 March.
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Saturday, 14 March, 19:00 | Booking link will be available shortly |
| PADI Stand Party | Join the PADI Team and fellow members at the PADI stand for this social event. | Saturday, 14 March, 20:00 | No booking required |
| Book a Course Director Business Development Meeting | PADI EMEA Instructor Development invites Course Directors and aspiring Course Directors to join a 1:1 business development meeting to discuss your 2026 instructor development plans. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| Book a PADI Environment & Sustainability Consultation | Book a consultation with PADI Environment & Sustainability Specialist Florian Allgaeuer to discuss how to become a PADI Eco Center in 2026. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
| PADI Adventures Workshop | Join a workshop with PADI Adventures Experts to get hands-on help and put your products immediately online. | Friday, 13 March & Saturday, 14 March | Invitations by email |
| Book a PADI Adventures Consultation | Get assistance setting up your dive store’s bookable products on PADI Adventures. | Bookable appointments available throughout the show | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Regional Team Support
- Senior Director, Jonas Samuelsson
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Regional Manager, Josep Luis Massuet Casals
- Regional Consultant, Francisco Casas
- Regional Consultant, René Haubiz
- Regional Training & QM Consultant, Tony Imposimato
- Marketing Events Project Manager, Louise Ball
- Marketing Executive, Micaela Fernandez
- Marketing Director, Rachel Croft
- Communications & Marketing Consultant, Florian Allgaeuer
- PADI Travel Account Manager, Beth Sanders
- Managing Director, David Murray
- Regional Manager, Rachel Watts
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit www.mdivingshow.com.
Finnish Diving Fair, Tampere, Finland
Join PADI at the Finnish Diving Fair on 25 April 2026.
Show Schedule
| Event | Information | Date and Time | Booking |
| PADI 2026 Member Forum | Join your PADI Regional Team for the 2026 Member Forum presentation. | Saturday, 25 April, 9:00, Sokos Hotel Ilves Tampere | Booking link will be available shortly |
PADI Regional Team Support
- Territory Director, Jason Sockett
- Regional Manager, Melissa Taanevig
Show Information
For show times, tickets and information, please visit Sukellustapahtumat.
If you’d like to be part of a PADI Village at a dive show in 2027, please email Louise Ball <[email protected]>, PADI EMEA Events Project Manager, to register your interest.
