Are you looking to attract divers from the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands? It’s a fact that European divers travel all over the world to get their PADI certifications. Some of the top dive destinations for students from Europe are: Thailand, Egypt, Maldives, Indonesia, Australia, Philippines, Spain, Greece, Malta, Italy, Mexico, UAE, Colombia and the Caribbean.
Dive shows in Europe bring together divers, professionals, training organizations, insurance providers, manufacturers, tourism boards, ocean foundations, content creators and more, to celebrate ocean adventure and join forces as Torchbearers for positive ocean change. They offer a unique opportunity to get your dive business in front of thousands of the most highly engaged recreational and professional divers from across Europe who are actively looking for their next diving adventure, course, trip or job opportunity.
Exhibit With PADI EMEA in 2025
Global PADI stores are invited to exhibit with PADI EMEA during the 2025 European dive show season to drive courses, trips and adventures for your dive business.
Which European Dive Shows are PADI Exhibiting at in 2025?
Salon de la Plongée 2025, Paris, France: 9-12 January
This is the 26th Paris International Dive Show which attracts over 65,000 visitors over four fun packed days in the center of Paris.
Salon de la plongee (salon-de-la-plongee.com)
Boot 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany: 18-26 January
Boot Düsseldorf is the largest indoor boat and water sports show in Europe. It takes place over 9 days and attracts over 215,000 visitors to its 16 halls, one of which is dedicated to scuba diving.
boot Düsseldorf: Boat Show & Watersports Exhibition – boot 2025 — boot Düsseldorf
Duikvaker 2025, Houten, Netherlands: 1-2 February
The Dutch Dive Show is back, for the 33rd edition, taking place in Houten. With over 150 exhibitors, 80 guest speakers and 10,000 visitors, PADI will have a new stand and larger PADI Village at this vibrant dive show.
Dive specialist | Expo Houten (duikvaker.nl)
EUDI 2025, Bologna, Italy: 21-23 February
After a year out, the European International Dive Show is back in Bologna for 2025, and PADI will have the largest PADI Village yet at this impressive show that attracts over 20,000 visitors.
Go Diving 2025, Stoneleigh, UK: 1-2 March
Go Diving is the largest dive show in the UK and growing every year, with over 10,000 visitors across two days. The new PADI stand and PADI Village was such a success in 2024, that we’re offering even more opportunities for PADI stores to join us in 2025.
Go Diving Show | Go Diving Show
Mediterranean Diving Show 2025, Barcelona, Spain: 28-30 March
The PADI Village is the main attraction at this dive show in the center of Barcelona which attracts over 9,000 visitors over 3 busy days.
Mediterranean Diving Show – Salón de la inmersión (mdivingshow.com)
Why Should You Exhibit With PADI?
The dive industry thrives because of its global community, united by a shared love of the ocean. We think there’s nothing more powerful than presenting PADI stores side by side to showcase the best that the industry has to offer. You’ll benefit from:
Tapping into the power of the PADI brand by exhibiting within the ‘PADI Village’.
High foot traffic of visitors to the PADI stand.
Premium positioning within the show.
The PADI Marketing team organize everything for you so you can simply rock up and sell courses, trips and adventures.
Inclusion in preshow marketing to European divers across email, the PADI blog, social media and PR.
What’s Included in the Exhibitor Fee?
PADI have a limited number of places available for PADI stores to exhibit with us. We negotiate the best possible rates and secure space at these dive shows to support our members. Fees* include:
Bespoke graphic design and printing
Branded front counter and stools
A show support pack with PADI branded merchandise
Exhibitor passes
Stand refreshments, electricity and WIFI
Priority access to bookable meetings, workshops and consultations with the global PADI team.
Inclusion in Member and consumer show marketing
*Fees and inclusions differ for each show. Please see full information in the contract.
Places to exhibit with PADI are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note, exhibitor opportunities are available to stores that are 100% PADI and places are only secured once the contract has been signed and the deposit paid.
Opportunities are open until 31 August, 2024. PADI EMEA Events Project Manager, Louise Ball, is on hand to support all confirmed dive stores throughout the dive show process.
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