Date: 10 October 2026
Time: Starts at 13:00 pm and ends at 4:30 pm. Best to arrive around 12:50 pm
Address: Scubaversity - 22 Chestnut Rd, Tres Jolie, Roodepoort, 2040. Use the Google Maps link below for directions.

✅ Dr Mark Botha
Immersion Pulmonary Oedema: A Hidden Risk Every Diver Should Know
Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (IPO) is a potentially fatal condition that many divers have never heard of, yet recognising it early can make all the difference.

In this informative session, Dr Mark Botha will explore what Immersion Pulmonary Oedema is, why it occurs, who may be at risk, and the warning signs that every diver should know. He will also discuss the appropriate response should IPO be suspected, helping divers make informed decisions that could save lives.

Whether you're a newly qualified diver or an experienced professional, this presentation will provide valuable knowledge to improve awareness, enhance dive safety, and help protect both yourself and your dive buddies.

✅ Jan Vorster 
Diving Dragons Breath
Few dive adventures are as unique—or as demanding—as exploring Namibia’s Dragon’s Breath, the world’s largest underground lake hidden deep beneath the desert sands.

In this captivating session, Jan shares the story of an unforgettable expedition to this extraordinary site. He’ll take you from the long journey into the desert to the edge of the cavern itself, revealing both the thrill of discovery and the challenges of cave diving in such a remote environment. Along the way, he’ll highlight the meticulous planning, preparation, and teamwork needed to make the dive possible.

Whether you’re an explorer at heart, a cave diving enthusiast, or simply curious about the hidden wonders of our planet, this talk offers a rare glimpse into what it takes to dive where few have gone before.

✅Megan Wagner from DAN 
From Knowledge to Action: How DAN Training Builds Safer Divers and Dive Communities 
Education is key to preventing diving emergencies and improving outcomes when they occur.

In this session, Megan Wagner will introduce DAN Southern Africa's training pathway and explain how practical education can improve emergency preparedness across the diving community.
The session will cover the different levels of DAN training, from free awareness workshops and online learning to recognised Provider, Instructor and Instructor Trainer programmes.

DAN training is not only about responding after an incident. It helps people recognise problems earlier, prepare properly and take confident, appropriate action when an emergency occurs.

DAN's Emergency Hotline staff members are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide information, assist with care coordination and evacuation assistance.