Speakers

Afa Zhang

Top 11 Freediving Athlete in The World/AIDA Freediving Instructor Trainer/MFI Mermaid Instructor Trainer/Merman Performer/Underwater Artist

"The sky is unlimited. I roll the dice perhaps because I have nothing to lose". Suffering from depression in 2017, he gave up his dream of stage performance and devoted his life and soul to the ocean through his passion for freediving instead. "I can be identified as a freediving athlete , a merman, or an underwater model, but I prefer to Afa." He wishes to pass on the strength given to him by the ocean to those who cannot experience it personally, with the hope that more people will cherish and protect our deep water resources.

Brad Chen

Brad Chen

Brad Chen has a background in semiconductor engineering and a strong interest in technology and diving. In 2010, he combined these two elements and ventured into the diving industry. He has been continuously committed to research and development of diving computers and has developed the first color wireless connected diving computer in the market, which has received widespread recognition and praise. Currently, Brad is the founder of CREST, dedicated to providing divers with a safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable diving experience through technology and innovation.

Chang, Meng-Lun (Aaron)

President of AIDA Taiwan

10 years of freediving experience, AIDA & Molchanovs instructor trainer, AIDA judge, PFI/PADI freediving instructor. Aaron has participated freediving competitions since 2017, which broke 2 National records. Now he is the promoting competitions in Taiwan and is the hosted of several large-scale AIDA competitions in Taipei, Taichung, Pingtung and other places, including Taiwanese Cup. The current president of AIDA Taiwan.

Chen Hung Chun

CEO of Taiwan Loo-Koo Yu Association

CoCo Chen

Freediving Instructor/Underwater Photographer

Danny T.S. Kwok

DIWA Equipment Maintenance and Management Course Director / Halcyon Respirator Certified Repairer / Diverite Respirator Certified Repairer Training Instructor

Dr. Ko-Min Kevin TSENG

CEO of NOI Technology Ltd.

With more than 20 years of scuba diving experience. Formed Sea-Trek 2000 Diving Centre, London, U.K. and acted as the Store Manager and Scuba Diving Instructor. Currently is the CEO of NOI Technology Ltd., with responsible scuba brands such as: DIVEROID and LYCAN.

Hou I Ming

Taiwan Women Freediving National Records Holder / AIDA Master Instructor / Molchanovs Wave3 Instructor

I love freediving competition, which urge me to train. I share how to prepare for the competition and not to be nervous. Enjoy the depth games and reduce mistake. How to achieve satisfaction and make review. Events I encountered in the freediving competitions, make my heart excited. With freediving, I am happier day by day. Hope you feel so. Once dive into the big blue, I deeply touth the serenity in my soul. And meet varied lifestyle in the sea: Meditation, Ice diving, Swimming with marine life, World Championships.

Hsiang-Wen Huang

Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council -Director-General

Dr. Hsiang-Wen Huang is the Director-General of Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council. She applies her experience on marine affairs and leads the team to do their best to achieve the purposes of "Clean Ocean" "Healthy Habitats," and "Sustainable Resources" for Taiwan.

Huang Chia-Chun

Film Director, Writer, Assistant professor

Jamie

Product Manager of Garmin

Jim Chen

ROMBLON BEACH RESORT - Founder

Jim Chen, loves extreme sports and underwater photography, has won more than 30 domestic and foreign underwater photography awards and has received the exclusive interview of British Daily Mail, TVBS, etc. His works have been published on magazines and newspapers worldwide. Jim Chen is the founder of ROMBLON BEACH RESORT in Philippines since 2017 and currently travel back and forth between Philippines and Taiwan. He dedicated himself to bringing a new and warm experience to the travelers and divers of the world.

Joe Chang

Professional Underwater Photographer / Lecturer of sea slug ecology

Lee Shih Ming

CEO of Under Sea Player Center, Inc.

Under Sea Player Center, Inc. is a professional underwater photography project combining marine ecology 8K, 4K, VR360 panorama, 3D, HD high-definition quality, underwater professional photography equipment GATES agent, marine ecological education promotion center, diving training training center, diving tourism... It is a place where you can experience the touch of life and a place where you can realize your dreams. We invite you to share the underwater world we love.

Lu Huang

Professional Mermaid Performer / Taiwanese Mermaid Show Trailblazer / Founder of YellowFish.merthings (@yellowfish.merthings)

"It doesnt matter if your dream is not crystal clear, as long as you are stepping one step at a time into that direction, even small steps are progress." For Mermaid Lu, mermaiding is not a role play but a true portrayal of herself from the inside out. Mermaid Lu started her underwater journey since 2013 with scubadiving, and came across to mermaiding in 2017. Mermaiding since then became her true destiny. Lu became a mermaid instructor in 2018 and attended 2019 ADEX for her very first mermaid performance. Lu ranked the third in World's first underwater reality show - AquaChallenge in the freediving model category. Mermaid Lu is also the trailblazer of Mermaid Performances in Taiwan since November 2021. She cooridinated first ever permenantly hired Mermaid Performance team in Farglory Ocean Park, leading along with 6 other Mermaid Performers. So far Mermaid Lu is still committed to the unknown development of mermaid performance venues, not limited to Taiwan, including Singapore, mainland China, South Korea and Canada. I look forward to an international mermaid troupe from Taiwan touring around the world.

Michael Zhi-Da Ko

Freediving Taiwan Record Holder / Freediving Instructor

22 years old Multiple Taiwan Record Breaker The First Medalist in Taiwan The Second 100m freediver in Taiwan

Naomi Gittoes

ARTIST/DESIGNER/ Underwater Art Director

Naomi Gittoes is an Artist, a Designer, yoga and meditation teacher, a Free-diving instructor, full Cave Diver, Dive master, Underwater Art Director and innovative underwater Performance-Artist,Naomi is a VISIONARY – on a mission to inspire !“ As a free diver I can get closest to the essence of the most unexplored part of our natural world, and closest to the inner world of my imagination”Naomi has exhibited paintings and performances for audiences worldwide, she has been an Artist in Residence and Live Event Artist, and given Workshops combining Yoga, Free Diving, Meditation and Art. She enjoys collaborating creatively with others who work for sustainable conservation of the world’s oceans. Within Naomi Gittoes’ original artworks and unique designs are themes of nature, humanity, environmental concerns, universal unity, and spiritual transcendence.recently, Naomi launched her ‘Naomi Gittoes’ label producing Art inspired Eco Dive Fashion, Hand painted custom Free Dive Fins and more. Her ‘Art Fins’ (made with DiveR Australia) are limited editions and one off commissions, collected by Free Divers around the world. “I’ve always liked the way art can be wearable !”The ‘Naomi Gittoes’ label actively supports sustainable fashion and respect and love for our Oceans.“ I have always felt a need to be in the ocean, and now I use it as a place to create my art.

Pan Chia Hsing

DIWA SCUBA DIVER INSTRUCTOR / DIWA SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR

Based in Taipei, Harry Pan fell in love with the Ocean during the Discover Scuba Diving in Green Island. He is a 9 to 5 office worker in TV station during weekday and Scuba Diving Instructor is his another identity. By now Mr. Pan has been diving for 7 years, he is now a DIWA Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor/Specialty Instructor. His specialties include Nitrox, Equipment Service, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Dry Suit Diving, Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diving, Sidemount Diving and Decompression Diving. Mr. Pan also owns equipment service certificates from each major equipment brand.

Peggy Chiang

Professional Underwater Photographer

Ray Chin

Board of Directors of Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation / Freelance Photographer

Sandy

Mermaid Instructor Trainer / Mermaid Performer / Underwater Model / Founder of Shadow Mermaid

Becoming a person with three diving mode (scuba, freedivine and mermaid) since 2015. Being a Mermaid Grandma, established the mermaid school, Shadow Mermiad, on 2021. Then, I focus on the mermaid education and inspire the mermaid spirit of people.

Spark

Co-founder of BlueTrend

Tai-Sheng Chen

AIDA INSTRUCTOR

Hello everyone, I'm Tai Sheng. I'm a swimmer who used to stay in the water training longer than I slept. I fell in love with freediving when I first tried in 2016, and I am completely engrossed in it. Freediving has changed me, made me more focused, more relaxed, more aware of everything, and to be honest with all my feelings, desires and fears.

Ting Yi Zheng

Underwater Model/ Freediving & Mermaid Coach

Graduated in National Taichung University of Education. Expatraited by the Ministry of Education as an intern teacher in Houston, Taxes. Trained as a swimmer since elementary school, and started underwater modeling since 2014. 2019 won Miss Taiwan champion. 2020 participated in underwater reality show 「Aqua Challenge」 2022 represents Taiwan to Miss International, in the same time, getting freediving and mermaid instructor licenses. Once upon the time, following the rule was very important, But we ignore the irreplaceable value of creativity and unique. When you hold your breath and listen to your heartbeat underwater, you will find your way.

Tseng Cheng-Tsung

Secretary General of Taiwan Cetacean Society

Because of an opportunity to participate in a cetacean camp, I began to want to know about the ocean. Since 2003, I have entered the field of marine biology research and teaching for almost 20 years. Currently serving the Taiwan Cetacean Association, promoting the rescue of cetaceans and sea turtles, and continuing to develop marine education, hoping to let more Taiwanese know about the ocean, get closer to the ocean, and protect the ocean.

Violet Ting

Professional Underwater Photographer

Xinya Lai

Mermaid Instructor/Underwater Model

Zero Lee

SDI Instructor Trainer Evaluation

ZERO has been diving since she was 10 years old, and has more than 17 years of diving and teaching experience. Her teaching style is enthusiastic and funny, never compromising the course's safety or quality. Currently working in the TDI/SDI system, she is Asia's youngest Instructor Trainer Evaluation officer. ZERO has more than 18 years of experience in leading diving tours. Her diving tours have taken her to the world's most famous diving sites: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Palau, Fiji, Mexico, Galapagos, and other countries. She has considerable experience in the waters around these dive sites. Many of her diving methods and itinerary planning will allow her students and guests to enjoy their trips.

Zola Chen

Underwater Photographer

Zola is an award-winning underwater photographer in wide-angle and whales . She believes that striking images help increase awareness of our fragile marine ecosystems and encourage others to protect our oceans.