Speakers

Alex Chao

PADI Master Instructor / Mid-way Instructor / TecRec Instructor

Co-founder of Scuba Mew and the author of AI Fish ID Application.

Carol Man

Underwater Photographer

Caroline

Project Manager

XIEBAO Diving Insurance project manager. Engaged in outdoor sports and travel insurance industry for more than 7 years, focusing on providing risk solutions for outdoor sports industry, customized perfect industry risk solutions for diving industry, skiing industry and water sports industry, including professional protection schemes for different groups of operators, practitioners and enthusiasts of the industry.

Dong Ming Bai

Underwater photographer / Director

Majored in photo photography at Beijing Film Academy, former Sports Illustrated photojournalist and car advertising photographer. External photographer of China National Geographic Film and Television Center Underwater photographer for CCTV's "Ocean Ranch" documentary series Special photographer and director for PADIChina public welfare and commercial cooperation.

Dr. Erwin F. Balane, DPA

Tourism Counsellor

Dr. Erwin F. Balane is the current Tourism Counsellor assigned in PDOT – Beijing Office, Peoples Republic of China since October 2019. He has been with the Department for 30 years and has been appointed to various positions and designations. For more than fifteen (15) years, Dr. Balane was also a part-time professor in various universities and colleges in Manila. As an academician, he has handled tourism subjects such as Tourism Planning and Development, Tourism Marketing, International Tourism, and others. In China, Dr. Balane continuous to promote the Philippine destinations to the Chinese market and strengthen our relationship with our trade partners in travel and aviation industries.

Eason

World Champion of freediving（indoor） / Team China

Wrold Champoin of Freediving(indoor) Team China CR&NR holder AIDA/Molchanovs Instructor Especially expertise Nofin

GUO YUJING / JINGLE

Underwater Photographer. AIDA Freedive Instructor NextDive CO-founder. Judge of the China UWP competition

Underwater & Travel Photographer AIDA Freediving Instructor CO-FOUNDER OF NEXTDIVE ENDLESS DIVING CLUB Art Judge of China Underwater Photography Competition The UK's UPY Global Underwater Photographer of the Year has been named a three-time photographer Photographer of CCTV, DJI, Yingshi, and China Geographic Nitiator of Shenzhen underwater rugby team Graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Jia Jun Chan

SEA&SEA中国区负责人

SEA&SEA, founded in 1972, is a well-known brand of Japanese underwater photography, specializing in the manufacture of camera housing, strobe and other underwater photography equipment. Adhering to the spirit of craftsman, ergonomic design, 50 years of brand history for products to lay a stable and reliable foundation, and by the majority of users and professional photographers.

Jinlong

Senior Marketing Business Developer of SUUNTO

Joseph Tham

Underwater Photographer

Intrigued by the exquisite and minute details of Mother Nature, Joseph Tham decided to take his passion for photography underwater. He loves to immerse himself in the experience and wonders of a new encounter before reaching for his camera. A multi award winning photographer at a few competitions in Singapore and Indonesia, Joseph endeavours to capture more of the scintillating colours, hypnotic textures and the mysterious spirit of the underwater realm.

Jun He

Padi Master Instructor

PADI MASTER INSTRUCTOR, multi-specialty instructor , public safety instructor, underwater portrait photographer, and underwater photographer are good at macro photography and are committed to popularizing diving and basic education.

Leon Zhao

Underwater Photographer

DIWA Underwater Photography Senior Instructor Fujifilm (China) official cooperative underwater photographer Blancpain (China) cooperative photographer As a photographer who focuses on underwater life and environment photography, from domestic waters to the remote seas of the southern hemisphere, he has traveled to more than 20 countries and dozens of different sea areas around the world. His shooting subjects range from macro critters photography to Large marine life and various sea wonders. In the past years of shooting, his photos have repeatedly won awards in international competitions. At the same time, he has also actively participated in marine environmental protection activities. Through articles and event speeches in different magazines and media, he has promoted and encouraged people to pay attention to the ocean and the threats , so as to become more

Lin Qing

Producer / Professional Manager / Freelance Photographer

Started photography in 1985, started to participate in film production in 2003, and started water shooting in 2006. Producer of "Dream Wavers", China's entry for the 2008 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Cinematographer for "Eternal Flame", the official movie of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games of the International Olympic Committee. Photojournalist for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Cinematographer for the official documentary of the 2010 Asian Games. He has received awards from WPY, Ocean Art, Our world underwater, UPY and other photography competitions.

LIU XIAOBIN

Archiater

He has been engaged in clinical medical work for 37 years and retired from the Drug Rehabilitation Hospital of Shenzhen Public Security Bureau in 2019.In 2008, I began to participate in recreational diving and fell in love with it.I have been to many famous diving sites in the world.He is currently a Chinese volunteer doctor, scuba and free diving instructor.In recent years, based on my own diving experience, what I saw, what I thought, I summarized some experiences and lessons, and shared with divers how to participate in diving more safely.

Nick Song

DIWA Underwater Photography Master trainer/Underwater Photographer/Freediving Instructor/Scuba diving Instructor/Snowboard Instructor

Nick Song, a professional underwater photographer, is now based in Shanghai, China. He is a DIWA Underwater Photography Master Trainer, a freediving and scuba diving instructor, and a snowboard instructor as well. Nick has been diving all over the world, having rich experience in diving and underwater photography. He was awarded by National Geographer as Marine Ambassador in 2018. Besides, he is also a landscape photographer and travel photographer. Recently, he’s working on underwater photography training. National Geographic Ocean Photography Ambassador China National Underwater Photography Judge China National Mermaid Judge PADI/DIWA Master Underwater Photography Trainer PADI/AIDA Freediving Instructor Trainer 2022 Olympic Nature Award Second Place 2021 Olympic Nature Award Second Place 2020UWPC Diver Third Prize 2019UWPC Best Cover Award 2018 National Geographic Underwater Photography Animal Award

Outside

DeepBlue Diving Club Manager

Simon

Founder of HelloDive

Founder of HelloDive, outdoor enthusiast, and seasoned advertising expert. Simon established HelloDive.com in 2016, leveraging his profound understanding of creative marketing and consumer insights. As a leading Chinese dive media and booking platform, HelloDive offers firsthand dive travel information, tourism news, and a carefully curated selection of diving products for the Chinese diving community worldwide. HelloDive is also dedicated to inspiring divers to participate in marine conservation efforts and promoting responsible tourism practices that ensure the long-term sustainability of ocean ecosystems.

Tony ho

Underwater Photographer

Founded Guangzhou Scuba Nest Club, Maldives Tiger Shark Residence and Huizhou Tiger Shark Diving Center. Recognized as a PADI Instructor and DIWA Underwater Photography Training Officer. Achieved runner-up in the fourth and fifth pro-shoot sharing competitions at uwpixel, and also won the runner-up in the Crustacean Group of the “Dragon Cup Shootout ”competition, receiving a special award from underwater photography. Works have been published multiple times in magazines and on media websites. Excels in underwater macro photography, wide-angle, and portrait photography, as well as underwater video shooting and post-production, Shares tips on precautions for underwater video shooting.

Vivi Wong

National Social Sports Instructor Examiner/DIWA Scuba Diving Instructor Trainer

Announcement No. 16 jointly issued by the five central departments, in China, diving practitioners need to possess a diving social sports instructor certificate. We should consider how diving instructors move towards an international stage, and have broader career development opportunities in the future.

WANIMAL

Photographer

Win Wen

Underwater Photographer

Photographer Profile: Photographer Wen Ming, Internet name Chan Mao66, is from Beijing. Since childhood, she has been fond of observing the microscopic world. In recent years, she has created inspirations that flash in her head through underwater photography. Through her own work, she has encouraged everyone to protect the Earth and the ocean, and use her modest strength to inspire more people to participate.

Xy

National One Star Mermaid Instructor, PADI Mermaid Instructor Training Officer, PADI Mermaid Performance Specialty Instructor Training Officer, PADI EFR Instructor

Zul Ng

Brand Ambassador for Weefine / Founder of The Art of Bio Luminance Pedagogical / Co-Founder of PhotoProfessional.org

I have worked as an artist in design and advertising agencies since 92, honing skills in print and media. My tools have advanced from pencils to studio photography, marking the start of my creative journey. In 1994, I delved into underwater photography, and I began experimenting with constant lighting from 2002, utilising early LED technology and through trial and error, I eventually yield result that were feature in my book, published in 2004. Subsequent test and collaborations led me to WeeFine, a pioneer in light technology development. Together we embraced on a journey to continue to come up with innovative solutions that have since reshaped the industry. Today, I stand as a facilitator for sharing the hidden secrets and advancements achieved through our partnership with WeeFine.