You know your maximum depth. You know your air consumption. You know your certification level.
But how well do you really know yourself underwater?
What influences the way we feel beneath the surface? How do our minds and bodies respond when we push our limits? And what happens when the science challenges what we thought we knew?
At Diving Talks 2026, three extraordinary speakers will explore the human side of diving.
🧠 CHIARA FERRI — The Deep Within: Why We Feel So Much Underwater
Can our earliest experiences in life influence the way we feel underwater? Drawing on developmental psychology, diving medicine and an international survey of more than 1,000 divers, Chiara explores the fascinating relationship between our minds, emotions and diving safety.
💪 KIRK KRACK — Beyond Limits: A Life in Human Performance and Multi-Disciplined Diving
From world-record freediving to military training and underwater filmmaking for Avatar, Kirk brings nearly four decades of experience exploring how physiology, psychology, training and environment shape human performance beneath the surface.
🔬 SOFIA SOKOLOWSKI — The Science Behind Oxygen Toxicity Limits
How much do we really know about oxygen toxicity? Sofia explores recent scientific developments, what they mean for divers and how the diving community can contribute to a better understanding of this critical safety issue.
Three perspectives. One fascinating subject: YOU, the diver.
Because understanding your equipment is important.
Understanding yourself might be even more important.
📅 Saturday, October 24 · 11:30
📍 Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon
🎟️ BE THERE.
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