A landmark event in diver education returns as the HF in Diving Conference 2026 is officially announced for 30th May to 6th June 2026 on Croatia’s legendary Vis Island. According to the organisers, the programme marks the first edition in five years and celebrates a decade of work by the team behind The Human Diver, who describe human factors as the core of modern diving practice inside the official HF in Diving Conference website.
The landing page highlights the guiding philosophy with a familiar statement from Professor Simon Mitchell, who describes human factors as “the most important topic in modern sports diving” within the conference introduction featured on the HF in Diving Conference website. The week blends immersive guest lectures with hands-on applied skills sessions covering both HF training and LFUO-related methodologies. Full details of the agenda and learning structure are outlined across the official HF in Diving Conference pages.
This is not a classroom-only gathering. The organisers make it clear that the event is designed around the realities of diving, pairing its educational programme with exploration of Vis Island’s exceptional underwater environment. Attendees are promised excellent visibility, iconic dive sites and, as the website notes, “awesome diving” alongside a packed programme of learning, community, and “loads of goodies” available through the HF in Diving Conference site.
For divers, instructors, team leaders and dive-centre professionals looking to understand the human side of decision-making, communication and safety, this conference offers rare depth in an idyllic setting. Those wanting to learn more, view pricing, or register their interest can explore the full programme on the HF in Diving Conference website.
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