Kristy Konings is a licensed PADI Divemaster and lifelong explorer of the ocean’s hidden depths, and she or he’ll be on the ANZ / Inspiration Stage on the GO Diving Show in September speaking concerning the ‘blue economic system’ and synthetic reefs.
From the colourful coral reefs of Australia to the dramatic kelp forests alongside the West Coast of the USA, Kristy has dived a number of the world’s most-incredible marine ecosystems, fuelling a profession outlined by curiosity, conservation, and marine innovation.
Kristy’s dedication to marine conservation extends to landmark environmental efforts. She performed a significant function within the Raine Island Turtle Restoration Venture, a groundbreaking initiative to guard the world’s largest inexperienced turtle rookery. This internationally recognised venture was developed in collaboration with Sir David Attenborough, and stands as a shining instance of innovation, ground-breaking intervention works and new analysis coming collectively to guard vital marine life.
For the previous 4 years, Kristy has served as a Senior Marine Infrastructure Officer for the Metropolis of Gold Coast, enjoying a number one function within the administration and ongoing success of Marvel Reef – the world’s first buoyant dive attraction that mixes artwork, science, engineering, and sustainability to attract divers from throughout the globe.
Above all, Kristy is pushed by a mission to attach folks with the ocean, champion marine innovation, conservation, and create world-class underwater experiences that depart a long-lasting influence.
The GO Diving Present ANZ
This annual occasion, going down this 12 months on 6-7 September on the Sydney Showground on the Olympic Park, is geared toward showcasing the perfect of our underwater world to everybody from uncooked novices who’re both considering entering into diving, or have accomplished their entry-level programs, to superior divers, proper by way of to technical divers and veteran CCR divers.
There are an array of phases – the Important Stage, the Photo Stage, the Australia/New Zealand Stage, the Inspiration Stage and the Tech Stage – that may play host to dozens of audio system from around the globe, in addition to a bunch of interactive options to swimsuit younger and outdated, from VR diving experiences, an illustration pool, a trydive pool, and way more.
Surrounding the phases and options will probably be a broad vary of exhibitors, from vacationer boards and tour operators to resorts, liveaboards, coaching companies, retailers, producers, and conservation organisations.
Get your tickets now!
Tickets for the GO Diving Present ANZ are on sale now, and you may make the most of the 2-for-1 earlybird offer till 9 September – you and your buddy/buddy/associate/partner can go to for simply $12, and children 16 and beneath get in free of charge, making it the right household day trip.
Improbable door prizes up for grabs
Each ticket holder can even be entered into the grand draw, which boasts an ever-increasing array of fabulous prizes, together with a Seiko diving watch, liveaboard journeys, and far, way more.
There’s loads of parking on-site and the venue is simple to get to with loads of transport choices, so get the dates in your diary now and put together for an epic weekend celebrating all types of diving.
