The Edge of Exploration:
NAUI International Technical Diving Summit 2025
NAUI Worldwide is proud to extend a global invitation to the international diving community for the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit (NITDS), hosted by NAUI Affiliate North Florida Cave Training, taking place Friday, October 31 through Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Fort White, Florida.
Discover Florida Cave Diving
For divers worldwide, Florida is more than just shore and boat dives; it’s also home to some of the most legendary freshwater cave systems on the planet.
Highlights Include:
- Crystal-Clear Springs: With year-round visibility often exceeding 100 feet, Florida’s freshwater springs offer pristine dive conditions unlike anywhere else.
- World-Class Cave Systems: Explore iconic sites like Ginnie Springs, Devil’s Eye, Peacock Springs, and more—each with unique passages and geological wonders.
- The Birthplace of Cave Diving: The springs systems within the Florida Karst region, whose network of interconnected springs and caves, make it an ideal location for early cave diving pioneers.
NAUI Technical Instructor Examiners Leadership Team
- David Caldwell
- Heison Chak
- Timmy Young
- Dani Millikovsky
- Terrence Tysall
Summit Staff
- Lain Li
- Autumn Breeze Jefferson
- Carlos Junquera
Additional instructors and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Three Technical Evolutions
Evolution One - Friday, Oct. 31
A full day of Technical Talks (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), featuring presentations by industry experts:
We have scheduled 7 presentations throughout the day, guest speakers TBD. Will be determined in the next few weeks.
Admittance Fee: $25 or included in full Summit Registration
Evolution Two - Dates & Schedule TBD by Instructor Team
All academic courses will begin with online Zoom or Teams sessions prior to the event.
Technical training and instructor-level workshops (open circuit only), including:
- Intro to Technical DivingÂ
- Technical Instructor WorkshopsÂ
- Technical Examiner WorkshopsÂ
- Cave Diver 1Â
- Cave Diver 2Â
- Cave Instructor WorkshopsÂ
- Cave Instructor Examiner WorkshopÂ
- Recreational DPV DiverÂ
- Overhead DPV CourseÂ
- DPV Diver & Overhead DPV WorkshopsÂ
- Non-Member Crossover WorkshopsÂ
- Technical Instructor Summit AuditÂ
Evolution Three
Guided Cave Dive Experiences and Site OrientationÂ
Open to open-circuit and rebreather divers seeking to gain experience in Florida’s unique cave environments.
Pricing, schedule, and registration can all be found by clicking the button below.
Due to high interest and limited training slots, we strongly encourage early registration and travel planning.
Interested in Sponsorship?
Dive manufacturers and sponsors are welcome to contribute gear, resources, or attend Evolution One to meet the NAUI tech community. For questions or inquiries, contact David Caldwell at .gro.1746804276iuan@1746804276llewd1746804276lacd1746804276
