Every time you descend, you trust technology.
The air you breathe. The equipment you use. The systems that help you navigate, communicate and understand the underwater world.
But how often do you stop to think about the science, engineering and innovation behind it all?
At Diving Talks 2026, four experts will take us behind the technology that makes diving possible — and explore where it’s taking us next.
⚙️ AB VAN ERKEL — What It Takes to Be Safe & Sound
Breathing air is something divers take for granted. But should we? Ab explores compressor safety, air purification, quality measurement and maintenance — the essential technology that every diver depends on, often without seeing it.
🤿 JASON LEGGATT — The Diver Is the Interface
What if diving technology were designed around the diver, rather than expecting the diver to adapt to the equipment? Drawing on Avelo, Jason explores how sensing, connectivity and intelligent systems can reduce task load, improve learning and make diving safer.
🐬 PHILIPP & RUDOLF BANNASCH — The Story of EvoLogics
What can penguins and dolphins teach us about underwater technology? Quite a lot, apparently!
From polar research and the study of marine animals to innovative underwater communication and bionic robotics, discover how Rudolf Bannasch’s scientific curiosity inspired EvoLogics — and how the next generation is continuing that legacy.
Three extraordinary perspectives on one fascinating subject: the technology that makes our underwater world possible.
Because the future of diving isn’t just about better equipment.
It’s about what better technology allows us to do.
📅 Saturday, October 24 · 15:00
📍 Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon
🎟️ BE THERE.
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