3rd International Conference:
Developments in
Technical & Recreational Diving and protection of the Underwater Environment
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Photo: Alex Dawson | Diver: Joe Bosquez
Hellas Underwater Explorers celebrates 30 years of contribution to our beloved autonomous diving, particularly in Technical diving and exploration, by organizing the 3rd Diving Conference titled "Developments in Technical / Recreational Diving & Ocean Pollution, Protection of the Underwater Environment".
The conference is held in collaboration with DEREE - The American College of Greece.
The Conference will feature distinguished speakers, scientists, instructors and the holder of the deepest open circuit dive: 332 meters Mr. Ahmed Gabr, Guinness World Record holder for the deepest open circuit dive. TDI Advanced Trimix Instructor Trainer and JJCCR instructor. Founder of Gabr Tek company for coral restoration.
The Conference will include a historical retrospective of the work of Hellas Underwater Explorers since 1995 and of the founder & team leader George Petrou since 1982.
Conference Organizers
List of Services
Conference Speakers
List of Services
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Kourkoumelis DimitriosHead – Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Culture Topic: "Giving access to underwater archaeological sites. Challenges and prospects."
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Ioanna Efstathiou
Archaeologist of the Ephorate of Paleoanthropology - Speleology of the Ministry of Culture Head of the Department of Antiquities of the Prehistoric and Historical Periods. Subject: The legislative framework of cave diving.
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Anastasia MiliouResearch Director of the Marine Protection Institute "Archipelagos" Topic: Protection of Coral Habitats in the Deep Waters of the Mesophotic Zone of the Aegean and the Mediterranean
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Vasilis Giannopoulos:Doctor of Geology, University of Athens – Cave Instructor / Explorer – Pioneer Subject: 1988 – 2015 27 years of Cave Diving in GreeceList Item 1
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Pavlos VavasisDirector of Hyperbaric Diving Athens - Doctor Topic: Diving Accidents and treatment with Hyperbaric Oxygen in a decompression chamberList Item 3
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Konstantinos Bakopanos:Divesoft Liberty ECCCR Instructor Topic: History, Evolution, Advantages and Disadvantages of Rebreather DivingList Item 2
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Ahmed GabrGuinness World Record Holder of the Deepest Scuba Dive . TDI Advanced Trimix Instructor Trainer and JJCCR instructor. Founder of Gabr Tek company for Coral restoration Θέματα: “Red Thin Line” “Coral Restoration”List Item 4
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Costas ThoktaridisInstructor, Professional Diver, ROV Manager Topic: The submersible 'Thetis' & the ROV Super Achille. An exciting journey into underwater technology.
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Stratis KasProfessional diving instructor, photographer, filmmaker and author topic: Re-evaluating Traditional Methods and Approaches to Cave Diving
Representatives of organizations that will deliver greetings
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Mazarakis - Aenian KonstantinosVice Admiral (retd) HM - Honorary Commander of the Fleet - General Director of the Catherine Laskaridis Foundation
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Dimitrios GalinasThe conference will be welcomed on behalf of the Hellenic Federation of Underwater Activities and Sport Fishing (EOUDA) by the President Mr. DIMITRIOS GALINAS.
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Costas TriantafyllouThe conference will be welcomed on behalf of PADI by the Regional Manager Greece & Cyprus
Register early to secure your spot.
To participate, please fill out the contact form below.
Hellas Underwater Explorers
30 Years
The Conference will award individuals in the diving industry who, through their work, have contributed to the development of diving, contributed to social service and promoted Greek diving abroad.
Participation is Free!
Catering will be available during the Conference.
Parking is available within the American College of Greece, subject to availability.
