Speakers

Alex Chao-Mr.Q

Co-funder of ScubaMew, DIVEVOLK SeaLink Distributor

In 2017, Zhao Qing co-founded ScubaMew with a diving partner. Today, it has evolved into a premier diving brand boasting three PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centers (IDCs), with ScubaMew Yunnan being one of its key locations.

Ireneo Reyes

Tourism Consul, Philippine Department of Tourism – Shanghai Office

Total work experience at the Philippine Department of Tourism for twenty – eight (28) years with double degree of Law and Business Administration. In 1995-2008, occupied several positions in Manila Head Office relating to marketing and promotion activities of various DOT - Overseas Offices in Asia and Europe with the Bureau of International Tourism Promotions; 2008-2016, assigned in Taiwan, China as Director, Manila Economic and Cultural Office - Tourism Affairs; 2017 until now, assigned in Shanghai, China as Tourism Consul of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai, in charge of tourism marketing promotion and relevant affairs.

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.

Simon Chen

Founder

Simon Chen, founder of the Chinese diving service platform HelloDive.com, veteran advertising professional, and diving travel promoter. With 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, he has long been dedicated to promoting the development of Chinese-language diving travel and spreading the philosophy of marine conservation.

Violet Ting

Underwater Photographer & Weefine Brand Ambassador

Violet Ting specializing in light beams, color, light, and shadow, is adept at creating underwater photography works with diverse perspectives and lighting effects. Her dynamic shooting techniques always imbue her underwater photography with a unique artistic appeal;

Wen Ming

Underwater photographer

Captivated by the wonders of the ocean and deeply fascinated by coral reef ecosystems, he use underwater photography to capture the vibrant, dreamlike magic of the underwater world.

Zhong Pei Shan

Diving Instructor

Turning passion into a career. A 30+ dual-system freediving and mermaid instructor, as well as a national mermaid judge. Having spent seven years in the diving industry, I have issued certifications to over 300+ diving students to date.

Isable Wang

WUD Drysuit Diver

Having dived across 31 countries with over 300+ drysuit dives, reaching as far as the Galápagos, traveling and diving around the world.

LJ Qiao

Underwater Wildlife Photographer

PADI Course Director Underwater Wildlife Photographer National Junior Researcher Contracted Photographer for Xinhua News Agency, Getty Images US, and Visual China Group (VCG) Collaborated Brands include Honor, Rejoice, CHIOTURE, and Sublue, among others

Moki

Instructor

Hello everyone, I'm Moki! Your beginner's guide NPC for the freediving starting village.

Mr. Bern Josep Persia

Senior Tourism Operations Officer Municipality of Puerto Galera

Ning Bing

Orcatorch Brand Ambassador

With over 3,000 wreck dives of experience, holding multiple professional certifications in the diving industry: Scuba Instructor Trainer, Technical Sidemount Instructor Trainer, and 100m Advanced Trimix Instructor. Technical Wreck Instructor Trainer.

Ping Fan

Founder of Be Water Imaging / TDI Technical Cave Instructor / TDI Full Cave (Sidemount, Stage, DPV, CCR) / GUE Cave 2, CCR / Discovery Channel Photographer / 8KRAW Premier Photographer

He specializes in blending nature and art through mixed lighting, as well as complex lighting setups in underwater caves. Through his lens, he aspires to bring the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world to the public.

Shi Wen Kai

Freediving Instructor

AIDA Master Freediving Instructor and professional software engineer. Passionate about training and dedicated to leading enthusiasts in their practice. Everyone should be able to enjoy the fun of training.

Summer Jun

Artist Underwater photographer

AIDA Master Freediving Instructor Founder of WOWTRIP 8KRAW Contracted Photographer & Director SSI & Molchanovs Freediving Instructor Ocean Filmmaker

Varisha Javed

Senior Marketing Executive DYNAMICNORD

Varisha Javed is the Marketing Director of the diving equipment brand DYNAMICNORD. Representing the brand, Varisha will introduce their full range of products, brand philosophy, and future vision for the diving industry.

Wang Yi Lin

RePlasTerial Product Manager / Emerging Expert in Sustainable Innovation and Environmental Conservation

With six years of deep cultivation in the environmental sector, they focus on transforming plastic waste into innovative products that blend high functionality with aesthetic value. Having designed multiple eco-friendly best-sellers, they successfully drove over one million RMB in sales for the company. Their expertise spans the entire workflow from initial concept development to final product realization. They have established successful partnerships with multiple leading global brands—including JD.com, Xiaohongshu (RED), Decathlon, Mondelēz, and Amway—to co-design and launch sustainable products. In recent years, they have actively participated in numerous offline sustainability events, spreading eco-conscious concepts to both the public and industry professionals while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Zhao Xin Tong

Co-founder of BlueFins Marine Conservation

Dedicated to local marine conservation based in Shenzhen's Dapeng Peninsula. They initiated China's first "Marine Citizen Science - Stony Coral Spawning Observation" project, which was selected as one of Shenzhen’s Top 8 Biodiversity Conservation Cases in 2026.