The PADI Village at Duikvaker 2027: PADI dive centres from all over the world on one square

The PADI Village with eleven PADI dive centers and a PADI Member Forum for PADI members at Duikvaker 2027. Duikvaker 2027 runs Friday 5 February 18:00 to 21:00, Saturday 6 February 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 7 February 10:00 to 17:00. The Member Forum is on 6 and 7 February from 13:00 to 14:00 in Expo Houten. The PADI Village is at the entrance, and the Member Forum is in the Wilgenzaal on the first floor.

PADI will be at Duikvaker 2027 with eleven PADI dive centres together in the PADI Village, right at the entrance of the fair in Expo Houten. On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February, PADI will also hold the Member Forum for PADI members.

You can't miss the PADI Village as soon as you step onto the show floor. The PADI EMEA stand sits at the centre of the square, with the dive centres arranged around it. The Village is full: more PADI dive centres are taking part than ever before.

Who will be in the Village?
Among others, these dive centres:

D-Divers (Netherlands)
Dive InC (Netherlands)
Bubble & Dive (Belgium)
PePe Dive Adventures (Belgium)
Blivdykker.dk (Denmark)
Eurodivers Zante (Greece)
La Perla Nera Diving Ustica (Italy)
Pyramids Diving Center & Bella Liveaboard (Egypt)
MY Felicity (Maldives)
Phocea Mexico & Phocea Bali (Mexico and Indonesia)

Are you looking for a dive centre for your next diving holiday, or a place to continue your training for Advanced or Rescue? At the PADI stand you'll get all the information you need.

PADI Member Forum for PADI members
On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February, PADI will hold the Member Forum for PADI members. On both days, the forum runs from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Wilgenzaal on the first floor of Expo Houten. PADI will share what's new in risk management, training and marketing. New programmes and products will also be covered.

Ingrid van Gerven will chair the forum. She is PADI's regional manager for the Netherlands and Flanders. You are welcome as a PADI Professional or as an employee of a PADI dive centre.

PADI AWARE, PADI's foundation for ocean protection, will also give presentations on Saturday and Sunday. The times will follow in the programme on duikvaker.nl.

Good to know
Duikvaker 2027 takes place at Expo Houten on Friday evening 5 February from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, on Saturday 6 February from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday 7 February from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can read more about the PADI Village and the Member Forum at www.duikvaker.nl/padi-village. Tickets can be ordered at tickets.duikvaker.nl.

At a glance

What: The PADI Village with eleven PADI dive centers and a PADI Member Forum for PADI members at Duikvaker 2027.
When: Duikvaker 2027 runs Friday 5 February 18:00 to 21:00, Saturday 6 February 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 7 February 10:00 to 17:00. The Member Forum is on 6 and 7 February from 13:00 to 14:00.
Where: Expo Houten. The PADI Village is at the entrance, and the Member Forum is in the Wilgenzaal on the first floor.
Who: PADI EMEA, eleven PADI dive centers from several countries, PADI members, and forum host Ingrid van Gerven (PADI regional manager for the Netherlands and Flanders). PADI AWARE also gives presentations.
Why: Visitors can find a dive center for their next diving trip or a place to continue training for Advanced or Rescue. PADI members get updates on risk management, training, marketing, programs and products.
How: Visit the PADI stand in the PADI Village for information. Order tickets at tickets.duikvaker.nl. PADI Professionals and PADI dive center staff can join the Member Forum.

Key facts

Eleven PADI dive centers take part in the PADI Village.
The PADI Village is directly at the entrance of Expo Houten.
The PADI EMEA stand is in the center of the square.
More PADI dive centers take part than ever before.
PADI Member Forum runs 6 and 7 February, 13:00 to 14:00.
The Member Forum is in the Wilgenzaal, first floor.
Ingrid van Gerven, PADI regional manager, leads the forum.
PADI AWARE gives presentations on Saturday and Sunday.

Frequently asked questions

Which PADI dive centers are at Duikvaker 2027?

Eleven PADI dive centers are in the PADI Village. They include D-Divers and Dive InC (Netherlands), Bubble & Dive and PePe Dive Adventures (Belgium), Blivdykker.dk (Denmark), Eurodivers Zante (Greece), La Perla Nera Diving Ustica (Italy), Pyramids Diving Center & Bella Liveaboard (Egypt), MY Felicity (Maldives) and Phocea Mexico & Phocea Bali.

Where is the PADI Village at Duikvaker 2027?

The PADI Village is right at the entrance of the fair in Expo Houten. The PADI EMEA stand is in the center of the square, with the dive centers around it.

When is the PADI Member Forum at Duikvaker 2027?

The Member Forum takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February, from 13:00 to 14:00 both days. It is held in the Wilgenzaal on the first floor of Expo Houten.

Who can attend the PADI Member Forum?

PADI Professionals and employees of PADI dive centers are welcome. Ingrid van Gerven, PADI regional manager for the Netherlands and Flanders, leads the forum. PADI covers risk management, training, marketing, and new programs and products.

What are the opening hours of Duikvaker 2027?

Duikvaker 2027 is open on Friday 5 February from 18:00 to 21:00, Saturday 6 February from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 7 February from 10:00 to 17:00. Tickets are available at tickets.duikvaker.nl.

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