ADPA Community,
The Symposium Committee is thrilled to announce the 2025 ADPA Symposium, taking place on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the stunning Ports of Call, SeaWorld Orlando, Florida!
Mark your calendars for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and connection, followed immediately by our Networking Event from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at SeaWorld. Plus, with DEMA 2025 happening in Orlando from November 11–14, you can make the most of your trip by combining both events!
Key Details:
Registration Opens: Monday, September 1, 2025
Training Day: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Stay tuned for the full itinerary, location, pricing, and registration details on the ADPA Symposium webpage, our listserv, or the next issue of Bottom Times.
Calling First-Time Attendees!
New zoo or aquarium Dive Safety Officers are encouraged to apply for the Brett Dodson Scholarship to help fund attendance at the Symposium and Training Day. Two Scholarships are available this year. Visit the ADPA members’ site document repository for details. https://adpa.org/brett-dodson-scholarship/
Applications are due by Friday, August 1, 2025.
Share Your Expertise!
We’re seeking passionate speakers for the Symposium. If you have a topic to share, complete the Speaker Request PDF that was emailed out through the Google Group and send it to Ashley McCarthy (amccarthy@neaq.org) and Shannon Hunt (shunt@dan.org) by Friday, August 1, 2025. Not sure about your topic? Reach out to Ashley or Shannon to discuss! Speakers will receive a $25 discount on Symposium registration or can choose to donate it to the Brett Dodson Scholarship.
We can’t wait to reunite with our incredible ADPA community, celebrate your achievements, and dive into an unforgettable event!
Warmest regards,
The ADPA Symposium Committee
Important Dates
| Friday, August 1st | Call for Speakers Closes Brett Dodson Scholarship Applications Due |
| Monday, September 1st | Symposium Registration Opens |
| Friday, October 24th | Symposium Registration Closes |
| Sunday, November 9th | Training Day- Stay tuned for more info! |
| Monday, November 10th | Symposium & Networking Event at Seaworld Orlando Symposium- 10:00am-5:00pm· Networking Event- 5:00pm-8:00pm |
| Tuesday, November 11th – Friday, November 14th | DEMA Tradeshow – Orange County Convention Center |
