Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action, Jordan’s international platform for the blue economy, has announced PADI as a Presenting Partner for its inaugural edition taking place in Aqaba from 9–12 September 2026.
Through the partnership, Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action will host PADI’s regional forum and regional awards programme, alongside joint marketing initiatives and a series of PADI-led training activities during the event.
Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action brings together international stakeholders across the marine, science and technology, tourism, watersports, and dive sectors under the umbrella of Jordan’s blue economy agenda. Hosted in Aqaba, the four-day platform convenes companies, institutions, experts, and policymakers at a time of growing global focus on ocean industries, marine sustainability, coastal tourism, and maritime innovation.
As Presenting Partner, PADI will host its regional forum during Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action, bringing together dive professionals and operators from across the region and different parts of the world. The event will also feature PADI’s regional awards programme recognizing excellence within its membership network.
In addition, PADI will deliver specialized training activities during the event, including the PADI Adaptive Support Diver course, which develops techniques and awareness for supporting divers with physical or cognitive disabilities.
“We are pleased to join Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action as Presenting Partner and contribute to a platform that brings together marine science, technology, tourism, education, sustainability, and industry collaboration in one of the world’s most-iconic diving regions. Aqaba and the Red Sea continue to play an important role in the development of the regional dive community, and we look forward to engaging with dive professionals and partners from across the Middle East during the event,” said Jason Sockett, PADI Territory Director.
Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action takes place from 9–12 September 2026 at the Aqaba International Exhibition Centre hosted by the Aqaba Development Corporation and organized by 1st Arabia for Conferences and Exhibitions in partnership with Fira Barcelona International and Salon Nautico Internacional de Barcelona.
