2024-01-30 17:35:33
The 25th edition of the scuba diving show, which was held from January 11 to 14, 2024 at Paris Porte de Versailles, proved to be a success as it welcomed 65,340 visitors, an increase of 8% and 470 exhibitors.
« This anniversary edition exceeds all our expectations with attendance higher than our objectives. A success that I want to share with
all of our exhibitors who, from year to year, know how to bring dynamism, kindness, availability and quality of the offer to divers and not
divers who came to visit the show », declares Hélène de Tayrac, president and founder of the diving show.
Highly anticipated event, the announcement ofThe first results of the Eau’Défi challenge collection, launched by the Salon de la Plongée, in partnership with the Fondation de la Mer, was also an opportunity to highlight the urgency of adopting the right reflex action to limit pollution, particularly plastic. “ In total, nearly 55 tonnes of waste were collected by people, groups or associations registered for our challenge. An unfortunately high result and which encourages us more than ever to maintain Eau’Défi throughout the year, to maintain good collection practices and clean up the overloaded aquatic environment. » comments the president.
The key numbers
- 65,340 visitors, i.e. +8%
- 470 exhibitors registered, i.e. +15%
- 189 stands
- 15,200 m² of exhibition space, i.e. +15%
- 12% of visitors from abroad, all continents combined
- 39% of visitors under 40 years old,
- 33% of visitors with diving level 1 or without,
- More than 1500 baptisms carried out in the tropical swimming pool,
- 276 kilos of used neoprene suits collected by Captain’Néo for recycling, i.e.
+26% compared to 2023.Photo and film competitions
- More than 300 amateur competitors.
- 1200 photos in competitions,
- Nearly 100 films in competition,
- To access the results:
Concours films
Photo competition
An appointment has already been made in 2025 for the 26th edition of the International Scuba Diving Showfrom Thursday January 9 to Sunday January 12, Hall 4 of Porte de Versailles.
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