Every great discovery begins with curiosity.
A submerged cave nobody has studied. A scientific question nobody has answered. An expedition into one of the most remote environments on Earth.
But what happens when adventure becomes science?
At Diving Talks 2026, three extraordinary speakers will explore how curiosity, exploration and scientific research come together to expand our understanding of the world.
🔬 ROBIN CUESTA — Beyond Exploration: When Cave Diving Meets Science
What can submerged caves reveal about our planet?
Robin explores how cave diving becomes a scientific tool, transforming observations and data collected in hidden underwater environments into knowledge about natural processes, the past and fragile ecosystems.
🤿 EDD STOCKDALE — Have Transect, Will Science?
How do you turn a passion for diving into a career in underwater research?
From academia to scientific fieldwork in remote locations, Edd shares his own unconventional journey and explores the training, opportunities and challenges involved in becoming a research diver.
🌍 PAUL ROSE — Working at the Frontlines of Science and Adventure
What does it take to turn ambitious scientific ideas into successful expeditions?
Drawing on experiences in Antarctica, the Arctic, with the BBC and National Geographic, Paul reveals what happens when science ventures into some of the most challenging environments on Earth.
Three explorers. Three perspectives. One fascinating question: how do we turn discovery into knowledge?
Because reaching an unexplored place is extraordinary.
Understanding what we find there can change everything.
📅 Saturday, October 24 · 09:30
📍 Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon
The next discovery is out there. The conversation starts here.
🎟️ BE THERE.
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