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TIME THE HOUSE THE STUDIO THE DOOR THE SUITES

09:30

09:20 EUROTEK TEAM - Opening Address

08:00 EUROTEK 2018 - Registration and Exhibition Opens

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The truth behind the Thailand cave rescue. Followed by an interactive Q&A session with the core dive team on stage. Sponsored by O’THREE.

RICK STANTON& DR RICHARD HARRISThailand Cave Rescue

20:00 EUROTEK 2018 Christmas Party - Book Rotunda & Baskerville Corner, The Library of Birmingham (TICKET ONLY)

19:15 EUROTEK 2018 Christmas Drinks Reception - The Library of Birmingham (TICKET ONLY)

17:30 CONFERENCE CLOSES

15:30 BREAK

13:30 LUNCH - Collect your pre-booked lunch from the Marmalade Bar @ The REP

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10:30 BREAK

SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER 2018

What lessons have - and, more importantly, haven’t - been learnt in the CCR industry.

MARTIN PARKERStaying in the loop

The complete exploration story of New Zealand’s signature cave pushed on the last expeditionto a depth of 230m.

CRAIG CHALLENNew Zealand’sPearse Resurgence

Solving the mystery of pre-existing micro gas pockets in decompression.

JP IMBERTChanging concepts in decompression

Deep archaeological discoveries and the oldest known shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

DR TIMMY GAMBINThe Phoenicianwreck project

Extreme cave diving and the technology barriers to overcome the frontier of cave exploration.

KRZYSZTOF STARNAWSKIDeep Cave Exploration

Exploring, documenting and researching the Tallinn evacuation shipwrecks of the Baltic sea.

IMMI WALLENThe Soviet Dunkirk

The famous ‘Shadow Diver’on legendary sea monstersand the identification of UB-85sunk off Scotland.

RICHIE KOHLERMonsters of the Abyss

A review of naval and other research on rebreather canister design and limitations.

KEVIN GURRRebreather Canisters

How hypoxia can occur in diving, and how failure to recognize its onset is common.

PROF SIMON MITCHELLHypoxia: Insights intoa silent killer

The excavation of the WW2 Liberator aircraft Tulsamerican sunk off the coast of Croatia.

PHIL SHORTAn American Legend:The Tulsamerican project

The iconic wreck - then, now and forward into the future, the owner tells all.

SIMON MILLSExploring Britannic

Master off-camera lighting in challenging conditions, working with models and how to get published.

JASON BROWNGetting the shot - Advanced Lighting Techniques

Wheelchair user Tom Hughes recounts the challenges he faced to become a tech diver.

NICK JEWSON& TOM HUGHESBreaking Down Boundaries

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A digital tour of the German High Seas Fleet sunk 100 years agoin the Orkney Islands.Sponsored by BSAC

EMILY TURTONScapa 100

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Discover the latest DAN research into narcosis and the factors that predispose its onset.

PROF TINO BALESTRANarcosis & Preconditioning in Diving: Latest Research

Understanding this poorly understood and potentiallyfatal condition.Sponsored by KISS

DR DOUG EBERSOLEImmersion Pulmonary Oedma

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an inspiring line up of talks and workshops presented by

leading experts, cutting-edge explorers and diving legends

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TIME THE HOUSE THE STUDIO THE DOOR THE SUITES

08:00 EUROTEK 2018 - Registration and Exhibition Opens

SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2018

09:30

Exploring, documenting and researching the forgotten shipwrecks of the Dover Straits.

STEFAN PANISWrecks of the Dover Straits

Strategies on how to avoid developing coronary artery disease for divers.Sponsored by KISS

DR DOUG EBERSOLECardiac issues in diving

The challenges and harrowing experiences of removing drowned victims from deep inside maritime disasters.

ALEX SANTOSThe most painful recovery

Balancing efficiency and safety in professional diving film productions, how to ‘bringhome’ the best results.

STRATIS KASProfessional diving film productions

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14:45

16:15

17:30 CONFERENCE CLOSES

17:15 EUROTEK TEAM - Closing Address

15:45 BREAK - Last chance to collect or buy your EUROTEK 2018 merchandise

13:30 LUNCH - Collect your pre-booked lunch from the Marmalade Bar @ The REP

12:00 BREAK

10:30 BREAK

Permits, logistics, SOPs, planning and safety issues of a wreck diving expedition from start to finish.

LEIGH BISHOPExpedition Diving

Join the legendary Italian cave diver as he talks about his favorite and most recent cave diving explorations.

LUIGI CASATICave Exploration in Croatia

An exclusive look at spectacular new Maltese sites that will soon welcome technical divers.

DR TIMMY GAMBINMalta’s underwatercultural Heritage

Baltic Sea Heritage Rescue Project. Wreck & environmental project in Lithuania.

SABINE KERKAUWhen Past meets Future

The story of the recent Peña Colorada cave diving expedition in Mexico.

CHRIS JEWELLDiving inside a mountain

A journey of discovery into Portugal’s spectacular caves where more discoveries await.

ARMANDO RIBEIROPortugal’s underwater caves

Searching for the legendary Polish Eagle, the British subHMS Narwhal is discovered.

TOMASZ STACHURADiscovery of HMS Narwhal

What happens when you callthe National Diving Accident helpline and how to avoid it.

DR CRAIG HOLDSTOCKDiving Emergencies

An entertaining and informative look back at the cave explorers who have shaped the sport.

MARTYN FARRWho are the REAL explorers?

The exploration of the deep 115m wrecks Palestro & SMS Radetzky off Croatia.

EDOARDO PAVIAThe Battle of Lissa

How CE testing can contribute towards better CCR design and performance.

MARTIN STANTONCCR CE Testing: Accurate PO2 control and WOB reductions

Discussion of the current state of CO2 monitoring in rebreathers and how it can affect you.

PROF SIMON MITCHELLTemp sticks underthe spotlight

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Managing the balance between risk, reward and the external pressures divers face.

GARETH LOCKThe Divers Dilemma

Mine exploration across Europe. Discover the beauty of Malogne, Jozef opal and Kobania.

VIC VERLINDENThe Blue Lagoon Experience

Documenting Orkney’s WW1 sunken war graves 100 years on.Sponsored by BSAC

EMILY TURTONHMS Hampshire & Vanguard

The popular British TV presenter and all round tech diver talks about deep diving and filming for television. Sponsored by Apeks

ANDY TORBETTechnical Diving on TV

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