Speakers

    Andy Torbet
    Andy has presented 22 TV series’ on various channels and has written over 300 articles, mostly about technical and cave diving.
    Dan Orr
    Dan is the President of Dan Orr Consulting and retired President of Divers Alert Network (DAN).
    Gaia Vince
    Gaia Vince is a science writer, broadcaster and Anthropocene researcher exploring the interplay between human systems and the planetary environment.
    Tiffany Norberg
    Tiffany began diving in 2004 where she fell in love with life underwater, especially in the colder regions around Scandinavia
    Michelle fell in love with diving 30 years ago and has spent much of the last 20 years running Discover Diving in the Isle of Man.
    Sophie Rennie
    Newly elected Sophie is our new NDO, and will share her vision for diving and training at Conference 2024.
    Mary is leading BSAC’s strategy, along with the HQ team and support from BSAC Council
    Sophie Heptonstall
    Sophie is BSAC's Head of Diving and Training. Her scuba journey has encompassed a series of impactful roles and initiatives
    Frith Ellingham
    Frith has worked in digital marketing, digital product development and market research since the early 2010s
    A diver and BSAC member since 1970, Gavin is a BSAC Advanced Instructor and qualified as an HSE pt III commercial diver
    Phil Harrison MBE
    Phil joined BSAC in 1975, is a National Instructor, First Class Diver and IANTD Trimix diver.
    Linda Ritson
    Doctor Linda Ritson is an educationalist with qualifications in teaching, mentoring and mental health support. She is helping to shape and develop a robust BSAC safeguarding framework.
    Andy Torbet
    Andy has presented 22 TV series’ on various channels and has written over 300 articles, mostly about technical and cave diving.
    Michelle fell in love with diving 30 years ago and has spent much of the last 20 years running Discover Diving in the Isle of Man.
    Sophie Rennie
    Newly elected Sophie is our new NDO, and will share her vision for diving and training at Conference 2024.
    Mary is leading BSAC’s strategy, along with the HQ team and support from BSAC Council
    Sophie Heptonstall
    Sophie is BSAC's Head of Diving and Training. Her scuba journey has encompassed a series of impactful roles and initiatives
    Frith Ellingham
    Frith has worked in digital marketing, digital product development and market research since the early 2010s
    A diver and BSAC member since 1970, Gavin is a BSAC Advanced Instructor and qualified as an HSE pt III commercial diver
    Phil Harrison MBE
    Phil joined BSAC in 1975, is a National Instructor, First Class Diver and IANTD Trimix diver.
    Linda Ritson
    Doctor Linda Ritson is an educationalist with qualifications in teaching, mentoring and mental health support. She is helping to shape and develop a robust BSAC safeguarding framework.
    Mary is leading BSAC’s strategy, along with the HQ team and support from BSAC Council
    Andy Torbet
    Andy has presented 22 TV series’ on various channels and has written over 300 articles, mostly about technical and cave diving.
    Dan Orr
    Dan is the President of Dan Orr Consulting and retired President of Divers Alert Network (DAN).
    Gaia Vince
    Gaia Vince is a science writer, broadcaster and Anthropocene researcher exploring the interplay between human systems and the planetary environment.
    Tiffany Norberg
    Tiffany began diving in 2004 where she fell in love with life underwater, especially in the colder regions around Scandinavia