Diving Talks

What Is the Value of Diving Talks for Sponsors and Brands?
He underscores the essential role of sponsors and believes that strong brand visibility — especially through digital channels like YouTube — delivers long-term value.

Which Speaker or Talk Impacted You the Most?
He avoids singling out individuals, comparing the event to a “well-balanced buffet,” but acknowledges Kaila Krack as a refreshing representation of the new generation.

How Was Your Experience Participating in the Event as a Discussion Panel Moderator?
Peter candidly shares the challenge of being “thrown into the deep end,” needing to improvise, but ultimately views it as a positive and rewarding experience.

Peter Symes, X-Ray Magazine

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He believed in the concept from the start and stressed the importance of supporting new initiatives through their fragile early stages until they gain traction.

Peter Symes, X-Ray Magazine

What Stood Out to You in the Latest Edition?
Rather than pointing to a single highlight, he notes the event’s growing maturity, stability, and the sense that it has now found its “home” and consistent format.

Peter Symes, X-Ray Magazine

How Do You See the Evolution of Diving Talks Over the Years?
Peter highlights the steady and natural evolution of Diving Talks, emphasising that the original concept was strong from the beginning and has been refined rather than reinvented.

Peter Symes, X-Ray Magazine

That’s what Diving Talks feels like 🌊

A weekend where people from different parts of the world come together through a shared passion for the ocean, exchanging ideas, experiences and stories that continue long after the event ends.

Some conversations stay with you

Throwback Thursday | Alex Dawson — Creativity, Consistency & Wreck Diving Adventures

In this 15th episode of the Diving Talks 2025 Throwback Thursday series, we reconnect with Alex Dawson, one of the most creative and influential voices in underwater photography.

Alex reflects on his experience at Diving Talks 2025, highlighting the diversity of topics presented at the event — from cave exploration and recreational diving to travel, cutting-edge projects, and even the intersection of diving with cinema through the Avatar productions. For him, the show stands out not only for the quality of the talks but also for the connections made with people across the global diving industry.

In this conversation, Alex also shares insights into his approach to social media and visual storytelling, explaining why consistency, originality, and innovation are key to standing out in the underwater photography world. He takes us behind the scenes of his latest diving adventures in Norway, exploring World War II wrecks in remarkably clear waters, and offers practical advice to aspiring underwater photographers about creativity, equipment, and post-production.

A conversation about passion, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of underwater imagery.

▶️ Watch the full interview and discover how inspiration beneath the surface turns into images that influence the entire underwater community.

Alex Dawson